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Purple Paddler News

This news page will let you know when we add new pages so you can access any new information as we make it available. We might also tell you anthing interesting we've been up to on the paddling front once in a while.

Feb 16, 2021

Touring Kayaks to Take you to Amazing Places

Where have you dreamed of going? Touring idylic lakes, seas and rivers or viewing your local landscape from a new perspective - touring kayaks can take you wherever you want to go

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Feb 15, 2021

Compare Sea Kayaks - Table of Models

Our table helps you review and compare sea kayaks from over 30 sea kayak makers providing length, width, volume, cockpit size, hatches, skegs v rudders, price range etc.

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Mar 04, 2018

Canoe Marathon Racing - Many formats but all great sporting events

Kayak and Canoe Marathon Racing - challenges for athletes of all ages, use tactics, strength and fitness to outwit fellow paddlers, be first over the line.

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Mar 03, 2018

Racing Kayaks, fast and challenging, sprint or marathon

Get the right Racing Kayak for your size and your racing ambitions, download our listing to see the full range

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Mar 03, 2018

Racing Paddles - What to look for when choosing your racing blades

Use our downloadable spreadsheet of data on lots of brands, models, sizes etc of racing paddles

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May 02, 2015

The Sea Kayak - the perfect craft for exploring the coast

Use your sea kayak to visit hidden coves, land on untouched beaches and explore our wonderful coastlines

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May 02, 2015

Know your Sea Kayak Manufacturers and Choose the Perfect Boat

Compare Sea Kayak Manufacturers. Our table helps you work out who is who and we have a comprehensive list of sea kayak models with associated statistics for comparison

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Mar 13, 2015

Kayaks for Fishing

Lots of information on sit on and sit in Kayaks for Fishing

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Mar 13, 2015

Fishing Kayak

Choose your fishing kayak

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Feb 23, 2015

Lobos Island Kayak Trip - Sunny Fuerteventura at its best

Read about our Lobos Island Kayak trip in January with Kayak Fuerteventura - wish you were here?

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Feb 23, 2015

Coastal Kayaking Fuerteventura from Giniginamar

Hear about our coastal kayaking in Fuerteventura starting from Giniginamar

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Feb 23, 2015

Sea Kayaking Fuerteventura - a great winter kayaking fix

How to go Sea Kayaking in Fuerteventura, learn from our experience of a great company providing trips and rental all year round

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May 01, 2014

Canoe Sprint - 200m, 500m, 1000m & 5000m racing

Start with an introduction to the world of Canoe Sprint Racing and see where it leads you

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May 01, 2014

Preparing for Canoe and Kayak Racing

How to prepare for your first Canoe or Kayak Sprint Racing Regatta - take some advice in advance

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May 01, 2014

Your first Canoe or Kayak Sprint Regatta - What to expect

Read our guide to your first sprint regatta for less stress on the day

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