We will endeavour to get you your orders as quickly as possible so you can have them before Christmas, but please bare in mind we are at the mercy of couriers once it’s left the shop so get our order in as soon as possible. We are offering extended returns for items bought in December. If your.... More
Christmas 2021 – Festive Posting Dates & Holiday Opening Times
GoKayakingAdmin08/12/2021 11:42:56
Take advantage of our 0% retail finance and do your Christmas shopping with Go Kayaking! Our finance is through V12 Retail Finance who offer a 12 month loan period at a fixed 0% APR which means you can buy now and pay over 12 months with no interest! *Finance is subject to status, a minimum spend.... More
0% Retail Finance – Buy now, Pay Later*!!
GoKayakingAdmin04/11/2021 14:33:55
Inflatable Stand Up Paddle boards make most stretches of water or coastline your new playground‚ which is one of the great reasons to get into paddle boarding. However, no matter whether it's your first time out or if you're a seasoned professional, to ensure you stay safe when on the water it is it is important to carry out a.... More
SUP Safety Tips – Staying safe whilst SUPing
GoKayakingAdmin03/11/2021 16:54:41
Browsing through our website you’ll probably notice some limitations with stock availability. This is because we’re coming to the end of the 2021 season and we’re waiting for 2022 stock to arrive. Normally, new stock arrives pretty promptly, but the well documented material shortages and shipping crisis are putting delays on new stock arriving – these.... More
2022 Stock – Be the first to know when it arrives. Register your interest now!
GoKayakingAdmin20/10/2021 12:48:17
A group of students from St Helens have shown that it's possible to do a varied and interesting canoe tour without having to travel far. They had been hoping to travel to Scandinavia for their Duke of Edinburgh's Gold Award Expedition, but sadly the pandemic put a stop to that. Not to be dissuaded, they instead swapped fjords.... More
Canoe Touring from your doorstep
GoKayakingAdmin26/07/2021 16:39:53
Buoyancy aids (sometimes called Personal Floatation Devices or PFDs) are an important piece of live saving.... More
Buoyancy Aids – What's right for me?
GoKayakingAdmin15/07/2021 11:51:15
The internet is amazing but it can sometimes be difficult to understand exactly what you are looking at and how it will act on the water which can be the difference between enjoying yourself and just being very wet. There are a few basic concepts, when understood it should help make the first choice of boat much easier and.... More
Understanding your first boat decision
GoKayakingAdmin06/07/2021 13:25:42
One of our most FAQs is "What paddle length is right for me?" Getting the correct paddle length is more of an art than a science, and some would argue that there is no perfect length for any individual. If you were to look at paddle length from a scientific approach you'll actually end up with.... More
How to choose the right kayak paddle length
GoKayakingAdmin04/06/2021 12:17:00
When you treat your kayak, paddle and other gear well you can have confidence it’ll last you for years of enjoyable paddling. Spring is the perfect time to give it all a good cleaning and to check it over for any damage. For those like us who live and paddle mostly in the north, our kayaks and kayak.... More
Get your Kayak & Gear Ready for a new Season
GoKayakingAdmin28/04/2021 17:53:51
Having kids is an exciting and joyous time! But in the nicest possible way… they can get in the way! Bear with me! When I say ‘in the way’ I mean all the freedom to just pack up and leave the house for a weekend of paddling with friends has kind of vanished. But having kids doesn’t have.... More
Paddling with Kids – What do I do now?
GoKayakingAdmin09/03/2021 16:53:49
Go Kayaking is a small independent retailer based in Runcorn, Cheshire and established in 1971. We are run by a small team of enthusiasts, dedicated to spread the spirit of adventure through paddling. We love helping paddlers coming in to get their boat, and then hearing the adventures the boat takes them on and seeing the photos you kindly share.... More
The People Behind Go Kayaking
GoKayakingAdmin15/02/2021 13:17:35