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Bala Lake in Wales - stunning views and bumpy water!

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Bala Lake in Wales - stunning views and bumpy water! A trip up the lake and back. Easy to park.

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How to do a sweep stroke in your kayak - turn quickly and easily

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How to do a sweep stroke in your kayak - turn quickly and easily. Follow these simple steps for perfection

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Aztec Adventure, Upton Warren - kayak trip out on a sit on top

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Aztec Adventure, Upton Warren - a trip out on a sit on top kayak. Lots of birds! Moo and I had an hour of paddling around. Really enjoyable.

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What's the difference between kayaking and canoeing? Let's find out!

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What's the difference between kayaking and canoeing? Let's find out! Here's the differences so you can choose which you like the best

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Kayaking over Pontcysyllte Aqueduct in Wales - very high & great views

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Kayaking (or canoeing) over Pontcysyllte Aqueduct in Wales - great views and a brilliant paddle over the highest aqueduct in the world!

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How to ferry glide in your kayak - you'll need this on moving water

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How to ferry glide in your kayak - you'll need this skill on moving water. It moves your kayak across the flow using angles and forward paddle strokes

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How to dress for cold weather paddling - what to wear to keep you warm

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How to dress for cold weather paddling - what to wear to keep you warm when kayaking, canoeing or stand up paddle boarding

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Kayaking into Birmingham - A scenic trip finishing in the city centre

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Kayaking into Birmingham - A scenic trip finishing in the city centre. Past the prison, the Roundhouse and into Brindley Place

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Paddling my kayak in Worcester floods and onto the Malvern Road!

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Paddling my kayak in Worcester floods and onto the Malvern Road! A super trip across fields and under bridges!

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Paddling to Gloucester Docks - scenic with lots of boats!

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Paddling to Gloucester Docks - scenic with lots of boats! A great trip for kayak, canoe and stand up paddle board (SUP)

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