It's National Go Canoeing Week. Canoeing is a great family activity. There's starter sessions and guided tours up and down the country. Read here for more.

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.

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

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.

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.

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

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.

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 ...

There are many places where you can get on the water and try out canoeing, such as a family holiday where you can hire a canoe and paddle around on safe ...

The Intex SeaHawk 4 is a larger than normal inflatable boat, enabling the family to enjoy a day on the lake or the river. It comes with oars too.