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Pages are added regularly and you can see them below. Thse are tips, trips and inspiration for your kayaking and canoeing.

Get up and go kayaking - finding your motivation, 10 top tips

Get up and go kayaking - find your motivation and have a great time. Here's Dave's 10 top tips

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Paddling under Spaghetti Junction - on the canal! Noisy and scenic!

Paddling under Spaghetti Junction - on the Tame Valley canal! Noisy and scenic!

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Matlock slalom course - a white water stretch on the River Derwent

Matlock slalom course - a white water stretch on the River Derwent. Scenic grade 1-2 rapids with some slalom poles for practice

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Tittesworth Water - a great reservoir to try kayaking, canoeing & SUP

Tittesworth Water - a great reservoir to try kayaking, canoeing & SUP. With views over the Roaches, there are wild birds galore to keep your trip interesting

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How to put on a spraydeck - sometimes not easy

How to put on a spraydeck - sometimes not easy. Here's how to do it with some simple tips

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Paddling jacket vs rain jacket - which is best?

Paddling jacket vs rain jacket - which is best? Let's find out the key features and which will work best for your paddlesports

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How to run the best paddle sports sessions - here's what Dave does

How to run the best paddle sports sessions - here's what Dave does. Find out the specific things he does to get the best out of his sessions

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How to get out of your kayak - without tipping in!

How to get out of your kayak - without tipping in! And four top tips too!

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UK Waterways licence for rivers & canals - what it is & how to get one

UK British Waterways licence - what it is and how to get one. Avoid the fine and help to fund the waterways

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How to get in your kayak - and stay dry!

How to get in your kayak - and stay dry! Not easy, here's how though!

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