A group of students from St Helens have shown that it's possible to do a varied and interesting canoe tour without travelling far. They were hoping to go to Scandinavia for their Duke of Edinburgh's Gold Award Expedition, but the pandemic put a stop to that. Starting from the Boat Museum at Ellesmere Port, they paddled and portaged more than.... More
Canoe Touring from the door
GoKayakingAdmin26/07/2021 16:39:53
Buoyancy aids.... 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
The Paddler Safety Series Top Tips In this part of the paddler safety series, we have some top tips to help to keep you safe on the water. Some of these might seem like common sense but can often be overlooked by paddlers. It is important to remember that there is no substitute for professional.... More
Top tips for Whitewater Paddling – By Chris Brain
GoKayakingAdmin07/01/2021 16:03:37
Go Kayaking Best bits for 2020 In what’s been the most difficult year, we thought it would be best to look back at some of the highlights of 2020 with our best bits. 1 – We opened a new store in Llangollen In February, we open a new store at Mile End.... More
2020 – Go Kayaking Highlights!
GoKayakingAdmin31/12/2020 12:29:43
We will endeavour to get all orders out as quickly as possible so you can have them before Christmas. We have put together some rough last postage dates for you to use as a guide. Kayaks: Mainland UK - Order before 11am on Monday 21st. Overnight service to be guaranteed before Christmas delivery..... More
Festive Posting Dates & Opening times
GoKayakingAdmin17/12/2020 11:47:58
We are taking pre-orders for 2021 Red Paddle Co SUP Boards, and here is where you can find out what is available and when we are expecting it. You can then place your order in confidence, by either checking out online or by calling us to pay a £100 deposit. These are all brand new 2021 boards with the complete.... More
Red Paddle Boards 2021 Pre Order
GoKayakingAdmin16/09/2020 10:08:26