Kayaking / Paddleboarding

Yak Sumit Kayak Cag

Yak Sumit Kayak Cag

Cags help to create a protective layer between you and the outside world helping keep you dry, trap heat and reduce wind chill, the happier on the water you are the longer you will paddle! Kayaking tops are known by a variety of names Cags, Dry Tops and spray jackets etc. There loads of well established brands offering a huge range of styles and designs specifically for the type of paddling you do, white water, day paddles, muilt-day trips etc. Kayaking cags tend to be shorter in the body than a normal jacket…continue reading →
Perception Expression 15 with EXP Backband

Perception Expression 15 with EXP Backband

My first Sea Kayaks........ Perception got this one spot on! I'm no expert or seasoned kayaker but to me the Expression 15 is a sporty, fast & fun touring style kayak. The kayak feels responsive yet still manages to retain a solid friendly feel. The Expression 15 feels very stable and not tippy, even my girlfriend who had never been in a kayak found it stable and instilled confidence. I purchased the Expression 15 which is the larger of the two Expressions, the 14 being the other. The Expression 15 gives bigger paddlers…continue reading →
Bluefin Cruise 10’8” SUP Board + Dog

Bluefin Cruise 10’8” SUP Board + Dog

I was excited to see the Bluefin Cruise 10’8” delivered (board on the left in the photo below). I had chosen this brand of SUP board after by own research and knowing they were a British company. The Cruise range is Bluefin’s entry-level all around inflatable SUP board. The kit includes everything that you’d need for a great SUP boarding day on the water. The board is constructed from a dual-layer drop-stitched hull, a comfortable thick deckpad with a quality kick-tail. included in the kit is a 2in1 paddle, 3 tubed (2 with…continue reading →
Rip Curl Dawn Patrol 5/3mm Women’s Back Zip Wetsuit 2020 – Dark Blue

Rip Curl Dawn Patrol 5/3mm Women’s Back Zip Wetsuit 2020 – Dark Blue

Rip Curl Dawn Patrol 5/3mm Women's Back Zip Wetsuit 2020 - Dark Blue When my girlfriend was looking for a new wetsuit, we knew she felt the cold, so she tends to wear a winter level suit all year round in UK waters. We took a drive down to the Wetsuit Centre in Bournemouth, knowing that these guys have hundreds of suits in stock, we were sure to find something or so we through. Wetsuits, wetsuits every where but not a single one that fitted very well. After an hour this was our…continue reading →
MK3 Odeo Flare™ LED FLARE

MK3 Odeo Flare™ LED FLARE

I have always been enthusiast about safety in all aspects of my life, especially in my outdoor hobbies and sports. I don't want safety to get in the way or stop me from doing things. I want innovative safety equipment that can be used as a when required, but not get in the way when not in use. When on the water Sea Kayaking or Paddleboarding, that equipment must take up as less place as possible, must be waterproof and preferably float.  Above all, I want equipment that just works and it must…continue reading →
Yak Apollo Cag Touring Kayaking Jacket

Yak Apollo Cag Touring Kayaking Jacket

The Yak Apollo Cag is a high performance touring and sea kayaking jacket fresh for 2020. The jacket incorporates the very best fabrics and features available from Yak today. Although primarily designed for high performance, experienced paddlers, there is no reason why the cag cannot be worn by recreational paddlers looking for the added comfort offered by a top brand and at reasonable prices. The Yak Apollo has an adjustable soft PU inner neck seal to ensure water stays out, in addition there is an outer collar that can be unzipped for added…continue reading →
The Man Outdoors Ex-RNLI D-Class Life Boat

The Man Outdoors Ex-RNLI D-Class Life Boat

The D-CLass was first introduced by the RNLI fleet in 1963. The inflatable style lifeboat continues to evolve to meet changes in demand around the UK shoreline and technology available. Being highly manoeuvrable they operate closer to shore. These boats come into their own for searches and rescues in the surf, shallow water and confined locations. With it's shallow draft they are often used close to cliffs, among rocks and even inside caves around the UK coastline. This boat is D-478, based on active service in Aldergrove, Newcastle from 1995-2005. After it's duties…continue reading →
TheManOutdoors Clothing Collection Becomes Reality

TheManOutdoors Clothing Collection Becomes Reality

Over the last few weeks I've got a few PM's asking me about my blue T-Shirt worn in a few of my posts with my logo on. After a lot of late nights, TheManOutdoors Collection is becoming a reality! I've been testing some samples and I'm over the moon with the results! The first set of designs are up and ready to purchase via my shop here. All clothing is 100% Organic, using 100% GMO-free cotton plants! Made in a wind powered factory, low carbon, GM free and hand finished in the UK!…continue reading →
Fatyak Samos (SUP) Stand Up Paddle Board Review

Fatyak Samos (SUP) Stand Up Paddle Board Review

The Fatyak Samos (SUP) stand up paddle board is aimed to bridge the gap between inflatable and epoxy SUP Boards already on the market. Concentrating on robustness, stability and easy of use the Samos is perfect for the budding and novice paddler and ideal for rental users. Each board is manufactured to Fatyak’s high quality rotational moulding standards. Using this process with no seams and no joints the Samos is manufactured using very high grade, high density UV stabilised polyethylene and made in Somerset, England. This method of manufacture means that you have…continue reading →
Fatyak™ Adventure S Mahee Kayak – On The Water Review – Part 2

Fatyak™ Adventure S Mahee Kayak – On The Water Review – Part 2

Fatyak™ Adventure S Mahee Kayak in The Solent. We loaded up the Fatyaks on Sunday and headed to the coast. Destination was Lepe beach in Hampshire, over looking The Solent and Isle of White. The weather was sunny, the water was supprisingly warm but the great british weather had to throw in some wind to the mix. Transportation of kayaks is always an issue. The size and shape of them always makes it a challenge. Below you can see in the photo our transport, to the left a LandRover Defender 110 with a…continue reading →