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The best canoe commuting routes

Stuck in the Tube? Rammed up against some total stranger’s armpit on South West Trains. Well, we have the answer. Here, courtesy of Richmond CC’s Sean Martin, is the commuting map to end all commuting maps – how to get

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Ten common kayaking mistakes

Inspired by the tales of stolen towels at Wey Kayak Club yesterday (I know, it was a quiet news day, what can I say?) I thought it was time to compile a ‘top ten’ list of the most irritating mistakes

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How to cure lower body numbness

OK, so the title probably should read: how to sort out your numb bum but this is a family website…

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Canoeing and first aid courses

We’ve tried very hard to get members to undertake the BCU Foundation Safety and Rescue Training courses and to qualify as coaches. With limited success, it has to be said. We will be mounting a drive to get more members

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Kayaking pro aims ergos at the gym market

You can barely step into a gym these days without tripping over a rowing ergometer. The machines have helped bring many people into rowing, led to the launch of indoor and online championships as sports in their own right and

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