Getting out with your kids on the water

Canoeing

Canoeing with Kids
Why you might want to get on the water with your kids. Read more >
Learning the Basics
Is canoeing really for your family? Learn the basics and try before you buy a lot of canoeing gear. Read more >
Choosing a Canoe
Not sure what type of canoe is for you? Read our guide to the different types of canoe. Read more >
What to Wear
Not sure what your family should wear to go canoeing? Then read this. Read more >
Insurance and Licenses
Can't just canoe anywhere. Here's the low down on Licenses and Insurance. Read more >
Where to Canoe
Where to take your family canoeing. Read more >
More Tips
More tips for paddling with kids. Read more >

Paddling to Rio via Windermere

We've just completed one of the canoeing challenges on Lake Windermere. A few more miles closer to Rio! Read more →
Paddling the Mersey – An Urban Canoe Adventure

Read about this family-friendly urban canoe adventure on the River Mersey. No experience needed. So take your family on an organised canoe trip like this. Read more →
Lake Bala Challenge (or waves aren’t only found at sea)

We under took Go Canoeing's Lake Bala / Llyn Tegid Challenge, paddling to the end and back again...only we did it in inflatable canoes, two of which had to be towed! Read more →
Paddling with Kids – How to introduce kids to canoeing without the worries

Getting on the water as a family brings many family adventures. But how do you introduce kids to canoeing? Here are some great tips on paddling with kids. Read more →
Canoeing the Shropshire Union Canal from Ellesmere

We enjoyed a fun afternoon padding the Shropshire Union Canal from Ellesmere in the sunshine. We also answer some questions about family canoeing on canals. Read more →

Surfing

Recommended gear for kids surfing

Just how much does it cost to buy decent surfing gear for your family? We dive through recommend family surfing gear and how much each item might cost you. Read more →
A Family Guide to Surfing – All your questions answered

Many people enjoy surfing, but is it safe for kids, and can you really do it in the UK? Surf instructor Libby answers in this great guide to family surfing. Read more →
Surfing Kids

So you're not sure about getting out on those waves? Get some inspiration from these surfing kids. Read more →

Paddleboarding

Stand Up Paddleboarding….or SUP as it is known for short!

Stand up paddleboarding (or SUP) is another great way to get the entire family on the water. It's fun and keeps you fit too. Read this family guide to SUPs. Read more →

Sailing

Baby on board: sailing with a baby

You love sailing but then your life gets more complicated: you have your first baby. But, is it still possible to enjoy the open water with a little one? Gus tells us how. Read more →

Canoeing & Watersports Gear

Buoyancy Aids or Life Jackets: what’s the difference?

This guide helps you choose a buoyancy aid or life jacket, which one is appropriate, and what's best for children and family water sports. Read more →
Pump it up – air beds or boats, our recommended air pumps

Get inflating! Read more →

Learning to Swim

Goggles that fit and stay clear in the water? We put Joci goggles to the test

We test out the brand new Joci Goggles that claim to stay clear in the water. But do they? Read more →
The AquaPlane – A new tool to help your child swim

Trying to teach your child to swim? We test out the AquaPlane swimming aid, which may just be the thing your kid needs. Read more →
Teaching Swimming and Water Confidence

Water confidence is essential to help teach your child to swim. Here are a few tips you can do in the pool to help build confidence in the water. Read more →
What are the best Kids Swimming Goggles? We test the Aqua Sphere Seal Kids

Kids get through swimming goggles yet it is hard to find good kids swimming goggles that fit. Here we've reviewed feedback from other parents for the best kids swimming goggles, and try the best ones out. Read more →

Canoes

How to repair an inflatable canoe (Intex Challenger K1)

Inflatable canoes are easier to store and easier to transport, but the can and do get punctured. Here's how we repaired ours, which was very easy to do. Read more →
Are expensive inflatable canoes worth it?

There are some really expensive inflatable canoes, but are they worth it? What's better than the cheaper ones? Read more →

Canoeing and Watersports

Canoeing

Family Canoeing

Canoeing with Kids

Learning the Basics

Choosing a Canoe

What to Wear

Insurance and Licenses

Where to Canoe

More Tips

Paddling to Rio via Windermere

Paddling the Mersey – An Urban Canoe Adventure

Lake Bala Challenge (or waves aren’t only found at sea)

Paddling with Kids – How to introduce kids to canoeing without the worries

Canoeing the Shropshire Union Canal from Ellesmere

Surfing

Recommended gear for kids surfing

A Family Guide to Surfing – All your questions answered

Surfing Kids

Paddleboarding

Stand Up Paddleboarding….or SUP as it is known for short!

Sailing

Baby on board: sailing with a baby

Canoeing & Watersports Gear

Buoyancy Aids or Life Jackets: what’s the difference?

Pump it up – air beds or boats, our recommended air pumps

Learning to Swim

Goggles that fit and stay clear in the water? We put Joci goggles to the test

The AquaPlane – A new tool to help your child swim

Teaching Swimming and Water Confidence

What are the best Kids Swimming Goggles? We test the Aqua Sphere Seal Kids

Canoes

How to repair an inflatable canoe (Intex Challenger K1)

Are expensive inflatable canoes worth it?

Map of places to get your family on the water

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