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The knack of knowing exactly what to get that special person in your life....if they're a Sea Kayaker!

Sea Kayaking allows us to immerse ourselves fully in the natural world, far from the hustle & bustle of everyday life. Here we remind ourselves of the unmatched mental health & physical benefits.

Sea Kayaking demands a high level of skill, knowledge, and safety awareness. Good quality training transforms the sea paddler and their experiences on the water, extending their adventures safely.

As the allure of Sea Kayaking beckons, it's paramount to prioritise safety above all else. Whether a seasoned paddler or just dipping your blade into the sport, you need to read this!

Cold Water Shock: Join us as we dive deep into the icy waters of this phenomenon, exploring its effects, how to manage it & the crucial training Sea Kayakers need to stay safe.

As responsible sea explorers, it's our duty to minimise our impact on the environment. The power to make a difference lies in our hands!

It's crucial to understand the ebb & flow of the ocean's mighty currents. Join us as we dive into the world of tidal awareness & learn how to navigate the waves like seasoned sea paddlers.

Diving deep into the world of Eco-friendly sea kayaking & uncovering ways to paddle responsibly while enjoying the wonders of the sea.

As the days grow shorter & the air turns more crisp, there's a special allure to venturing out onto the waters in winter.

British waters can be unpredictable & it is crucial for sea kayakers to possess the necessary skills & knowledge to ensure their safety.

NOMAD Sea Kayaking has an enviable 100% safety track record; a fact I am personally very proud of. 

The more we talk up negativity, the more of a reality it becomes!

Winter Shakedown of sea kayaks & equipment ready for the 2023 paddling season. Get to it!

What to Buy the Man (Or Woman) Who Has Everything?

Some of the best sea kayaking is available through the winter months, particularly early winter, October through to December.

We’ve all seen them, haven’t we? Board shorts & shirtless, barefoot, inflating their stand-up-paddle board or so called inflatable kayak. And there they go; no equipment, no back-up & no idea!

Can’t get back into your kayak after a capsize? You had better learn to all else it’s overs for you chum!

What buoyancy aid should I get? What colour? How many pockets? It really doesn’t matter, so long as you wear the thing!!

Paddling at night, in complete darkness is a wonderful experience, somewhat surreal & completely different to paddling during the day.

Levels of obesity, unfitness, lack of strength, lack of motivation is increasing year on year. Kayaking safely requires hours of practicing paddle strokes & recoveries & a basic but good level of fitness & flexibility.

Dead hard! Sea kayaking can prove very difficult if you have the wrong attitude and even deadly! And a lot of people do have a deadly attitude towards the sea.

If it was that simple, everyone would do it & schools like NOMAD Sea Kayaking wouldn't charge for tailored one-2-one coaching sessions. Is the skill of rolling a sea kayak even necessary?

Repair Kits for Sea Kayakers - What are they used for & why do we need them?

Updating you all on the progress made by NOMAD Community Projects in the first quarter of 2022.