As a solo paddler I endorse Charleston 4's advice. I, too, simply want to paddle and have fun, I made the decision to have a plastic Atlantic because it would take a lot of punishment - it has. However, I do not have the worry of repairs or of being ever so precious about launching, landing or explo...

Have used the same set of AJ foam cradles for the last 6 years with no problems at all, they are cheap, simple and effective. To prolong their life and stop the keel being abraded by sand embedded in the open cell foam I stuck some Karrimat to the upper surface. This also allows the boat to slide on...

Mora Companion F Rescue Knife - has a blunt tip, serrated edge and made of stainless steel. An excellent rope cutter and with the blunt tip spreads peanut butter and jam very effectively. Carriied on left shoulder of BA in its flourescent sheath. For those who have qualms about fixed blade knives an...

A rather unfotunate name!

Duct tape is your friend! Use the tape to cover the skeg box working from the front to the rear leaving enough surplus to make a loop. Make a loop in one end of a 2 metre length of cord and thread the surplus duct tape through this and then press the 2 adhesive faces together. Attach the other end o...

I am thinking about one of the above for short coastal trips and some fishing, the Islay with the built in skeg is my theoretical preferred option. Currently neither are available to demo but I will have a paddle in both before making a decision. Are there any owners out there who would like to comm...

An update for those interested in this new boat. I have been in contact with Chris at the Canoe Shops Group (http://www.canoe-shops.co.uk) and he anticipates having a Revolution 16 demo. available in early 2017.

Has anybody got they hands on one of these yet? I am particularly interested in their stability and performance in rougher sea states (5-6). I currently paddle a sea kayak but a deteriorating, arthritic shoulder means that my conventional paddling days are coming to an end. Have read the reviews, bu...

Thanks to Ronnie at KCS for the advice and Expedition Trolley which arrived today. My DIY trolley "died" and having read the reviews about KCS I decided to upgrade. Wish I had done so earlier!

Robens Tarp 3m x 3m from Taunton Leisure £35.99. I cannot fault it and make a wedge shaped shelter with an old walking pole. Big enough for 2.

I bought the simplest I could find, a Garmin Etrex 10. It still can do so much more than I can figure out but at least I know exactly where I am - OS Ref or Lat/Long - at the push of a button, which is all I wanted. Shop around, there are some good prices out there.

Mask the skeg slot with duck tape, and attach a length of line from stern end of the tape to your cockpit area. Once launched pull tape off using attached line and check skeg operation. Not my idea but seen somewhere and handy particularly if solo and launching from shingle.

FOR SALE Perception Expression 15ft, blue/white, 20 months old, touring seat, adjustable skeg. Usual wear and tear but no surprises! Currently at Chesterfield but I travel to Bristol and Penrith every 4/5 weeks and would be able to deliver along the way. Tel. 07999543607 or contact via forum. £360.00

Recently bought a 15' Perception Expression having used anEasky 15' on a 4 day introductory sea kayaking course. It certainly feels like a step up from the Easky but thats just my opinion. I use it on sea and freshwater lochs and for some coastal paddling. Been very pleased so far, good capacity or ...

Hi, Have the following for sale, prices include p/p within UK. Aiguille Expedition Tarp, Green, 3m x3m - a serious canoeing accessory. Used one night, GF insists we have a tent. I have sealed the central seam just in case! £56.00. Gul 100lt Dry Sack with back-pack carry straps. Bought and used for a...

New and unused, high viz. yellow. £7.50 inc potage to UK address.

Brand new and unused.£13.00 inc.postage to uk address.

If carrying a kayak right way up and bow forward what aerodynamic effects are experienced? Will a large amount of "lift" be generated resulting in higher wind loading on the rack and its mountings? Would it not be better to mount the boat stern first to present a more aerodynamic profile producing l...