Blog; Thoughts, news & tips

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.

The key Sustainable Practices that set our Glamping site apart.

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!

NOMAD Sea Kayaking's very own & much loved Rebecca (Becky) was chosen from 14 460 applicants to venture across the Arctic tundra with Fjallraven Polar.

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.

As NOMAD Sea Kayaking celebrates 17 years of trading we share a short video about how we are holding our prices, unlike everyone else, and how you can help us to keep it that way!

Today we're covering the use of map and compass in the context of land-based navigation such as day hikes or multi-day extended trekking trips. These skills are used in sea kayaking to a lesser degree due to handrailing.