Paddle Pursuits
Jamie is a kayaking and paddle sports enthusiast that loves nothing more than hitting the open water. When not writing for Paddle Pursuits, you’ll find him exploring New Zealand’s pristine waterways and rugged coastline.
Paddle Logger smartphone app
As you all know, we’re fanatic paddlers and love to be on the waters. Sometimes just for a bit of fun paddling and sometimes...
6 Tips for Kayaking While On Holiday
How adventurous are you? Do you like the sound of a 5-day expedition exploring far-flung waterways in your kayak? How about circumnavigating exotic islands...
Are Inflatable Kayaks Safe?
Will an inflatable kayak pop under the sun's heat? Do they tear easily? We tackle your concerns over the reliability, strength, and safety of inflatables.
6 Tips for Families Going White Water Rafting
Looking for a new activity for the family? Rafting trips are a great adventure that will create unforgettable memories. Here're 6 tips to perfect rafting.
The 10 Golden Rules of Kayak Safety
There’s a lot of fun to be had boating, but there’s also the potential for things to go fatally wrong. Every paddler is responsible for their own safety.
Best Tandem Kayak for Family Outings
Picking out a tandem kayak for your next family outing can be a challenge if you’re not already familiar with kayak types, features, or paddling vocabulary.
Best Sunglasses for Fishing: Spot that Catch
What are the needs of anglers when it comes to polarized fishing sunglasses? We explore essential features and round up the top 5 fishing shades...
Best Inflatable Raft: Instant Group Fun!
Inflatable rafts are safe, reliable, and an effective solution to many paddling needs. Our guide will find the right inflatable raft for your next adventure.
Avoiding Kayak Capsizing – Tips On How Not to Tip
Most capsizes aren’t planned and they often happen when you least expect it. Here're 6 tips to avoid capsizing and guidance on what to do if it happens.
The Kayak Bucket List – 13 Things to Do and 25...
Everyone needs a list of goals and life aspirations, but one list always tops ‘em all – the bucket list. Find inspiration in these kayak bucket list ideas.
Product Review – Quiksilver 1.5mm SYNCRO Wetsuit Jacket
Checkout My review of the SYNCRO 1.5mm Wetsuit Jacket from Quicksilver. A stylish, functional, and very reasonably priced wetsuit top. Read full review...
10 Camping Tips – Master Sleeping Under the Stars
Learning camping takes time, practice, and a few mistakes. Here are 10 camping tips to help keep you safe, environmentally conscious, and having fun.
Christmas and Birthday Gift Ideas for Paddlers
We all have that person on our holiday shopping list who stumps our best efforts to be creative. Here are 10 awesome gift ideas for kayakers and paddlers.
The Health Benefits of Paddling
The health benefits of canoeing, kayaking and paddleboarding are almost too numerous to count. Check out the top fitness and wellbeing benefits of paddling.
14 River Kayaking Tips to Build Control and Confidence
Whether you’re just getting started paddling moving water or you’ve been navigating whitewater for years, our river kayaking tips will get you thinking.