“Believe me, my young friend, there is nothing – absolutely nothing – half so much worth doing as simply messing about in boats.” — The Wind in the Willows
Canoeing and Watersports
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Bodyboarding is a great way to get your kids active in the sea and you don't need big waves to do it either. Here are 7 tips to get started.
Camille Pilar 0
Ever thought of exploring under the water? Perhaps getting the family adventuring below the waves? Scuba diver Austin tells us what you need to know to get ...
Austin Tuwiner 0
Stand-up Paddleboarding is excellent family fun. Jason Paul, a paddleboarding expert, provides safety tips to keep your kids safe when using a SUP.
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Plastic is causing a lot of problems on our waterways and elsewhere. We join #PlasticPatrol on SUP and canoe and help clean-up Ellesmere Port.
Gav Grayston 1
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 ...
Gus Brouwer 1
We've just completed one of the canoeing challenges on Lake Windermere. A few more miles closer to Rio!
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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.
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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 ...
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.