Recreational Touring

The Pesda Press Paddle Shakespeare's Avon guidebook takes you along the Avon and its many locks and weird, whilst also highlighting the river's remarkable natural and historical surroundings. Whether by kayak, canoe, paddleboard, or just looking to splash about getting wet, there's something for you in this book.

Pesda Press Paddle the Severn is a guide for canoes, kayaks and SUPs of Britain's longest river and what if offers to paddlers. Choose between the river's diverse, attractive and engaging surroundings such as white water in the Cambrian mountains, plain meanders in North Shropshire and floodplains in Worcestershire. This is the first paddling guidebook to the River Severn which covers the entire river in all its moods. It aims to guide paddlers along the Severn and through its rapids, riffles and locks, whilst also highlighting the river’s natural and historical surrounds.

Pesda Press Paddle the Thames celebrates the remarkable paddling experiences along the River Thames. Whether you're touring, training, racing, or simply enjoying a leisurely paddle, the Thames offers a captivating journey from its source in the Cotswold Hills, through the Home Counties and London, to its vast estuary. With diverse and engaging surroundings throughout, this book highlights the Thames as a fantastic destination for canoeing, kayakingor paddleboarding adventures.

The Wye is one of Britain's finest paddle sport touring rivers, and offers something for every kind of paddler. This guide provides the information and advice you need to plan your own Wye journey, whether it's single or multi-day, whitewater or sedate cruising. This is a fully revised and updated 2nd Edition, first published as River Wye Canoe and Kayak Guide 2016.

The Pyranha Fusion II Stout is a highly versatile crossover kayak available in three sizes of Small, Medium and Large. It's perfect for exploring various waterways, from tranquil lakes and calm canals to easy whitewater rivers, the Fusion II offers an exhilarating yet comfortable paddling experience. Featuring a comfortable padded seat, adjustable thigh braces, and a full plate footrest, the cockpit ensures comfort and safety for paddlers of all levels. The rear of the kayak is equipped with a foam bulkhead and rear hatch, providing ample storage for gear and essentials.

The Pyranha Ion Stout, offered in two sizes, is a versatile crossover kayak perfect for a range of waters, from calm canals to Grade 2 rivers and lakes. Its contemporary design incorporates a retractable skeg for superior speed and manoeuvrability. The kayak boasts a spacious, easy-to-access cockpit, moulded thigh braces for enhanced control, a padded seat for comfort, and adjustable pedal footrests and backrest for added support. With a rear hatch and bulkhead, ample space is provided for essentials, ensuring a delightful and comfortable paddling journey.

The Pyranha retractable skeg is a great upgrade for selected kayaks. It will help to keep you in a straight line and therefor improve your directional stability. This skeg will only fit selected kayaks that have a moulded in skeg box, all of them are in the Pyranha range. It currently fits models such as the Pyranha Master TG, TG Lite, Fusion and also the Fusion Sit on Top.

Rivers Publishing River Wye Canoe Map 1 - Glasbury to Hoarwithy is one of two strip maps for anyone wanting to explore the river Wye by canoe. Designed by canoeists for canoeists, it is very much a 'hands on' map - waterproof and easy to use whilst paddling down the river - it even floats!

Rivers Publishing River Wye Canoe Map 2 - Hoarwithy to Chepstow is one of two strip maps for anyone wanting to explore the river Wye by canoe. Designed by canoeists for canoeists, it is very much a 'hands on' map - waterproof and easy to use whilst paddling down the river - it even floats!

The Ruk Sport Luggage Handle is a replacement carry handle that will fit a wide range of kayaks.

The Streamlyte Kinetic Tour Foundation is a highly versatile kayak paddle that's designed and manufactured here in the UK. This paddle is ideal for using to explore the coast line on a sit on top kayak; it's also just as suitable for exploring your local canal in a touring kayak whilst enjoying the peace and tranquility.

Steamlyte Kinetic Tour Foundation Leverlock paddle

The TNP Universal Drip Rings are compatible with paddles featuring an outer diameter between 28mm and 32mm. Crafted from durable plastic polymer, these drip rings securely attach around the paddle shaft and are fastened with a clipping mechanism—ensuring proper orientation is key during installation.

The Venture Flex Fit 4 is a recreational touring kayak that's ideal for taking to the water for the first time. It's a great option for exploring your local waterway, whether it’s cruising along your local canal or round the lake, the Flex 11 will do it all. Featuring a large easy access cockpit, a padded seat and an adjustable footrest. The rear of the kayak then has an oval kayak storage hatch and a retractable skeg for enhanced directional stability.

The Venture Storage Pod 3L offers a 3L carrying capacity. It is suitable for securing into the moulding on the front decks of kayaks such as the Pyranha Fusion and the Venture Flex 11. This storage pod is made from a tough, durable plastic and the access is secured by a kayak sport hatch. The opening to the pod is 9cm across so it’s easy to fit items like cameras in and out. The pod also features a bungee securing elastic so it can be secured to the front of the kayak.

The Tootega Paddle Leash is a great piece of kayak safety kit. This leash will keep your paddle secured to your kayak so the paddle won't float away after a capsize. The Tootega paddle leash features a premium design that incorporates a coiled lanyard. The one end of the leash has a rotating swivel which also connects to a secure Velcro strap that secures around the paddle.