Paddling tips, tricks, news and gear reviews from an Unsponsored point of view

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Kayak Hull Gel Coat And Layup

Check out this great video from The Composite Shop. veer fancied building your own boat using an open mould? If so this is for you.

Kayak Hull Gel Coat and Layup
Kayak Hull Gel Coat and Layup
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Social Media Saturday 14 March 2020

Welcome to Social Media Saturday 14 March 2020 at Unsponsored. Sit down, relax and take a look around.

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4 Of The Best Kayaking Rivers In The World

4 Of The Best Kayaking Rivers In The World
4 Of The Best Kayaking Rivers In The World

Discover 4 of the most amazing kayaking locations from across the world. Join Nouria Newman, Aniol Serrasolses, Benny Marr and Dane Jackson as they travel across the world to find the best Kayaking spots in the world!

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Movie Monday 9 March 2020

Welcome to Movie Monday 9 March 2020 at Unsponsored.

Movie Monday
Movie Monday 9 March 2020

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Social Media Saturday 9 March 2020

Welcome to Unsponsored and Social Media Saturday 9 March 2020.

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A New Vision With Palm’s Nevis PFD

Introducing the new Nevis PFD from Palm Equipment. Featuring the world’s first Piggyback harness and the brand new Delta Fit system, this award-winning PFD raises the bar for whitewater safety.

Palm Equipment - Nevis PFD
A New Vision With Palm’s Nevis PFD

The Nevis is the culmination of over three years of development, based on research by University of Central Lancashire (UCLan). Designed by Barney Caulfield and tested worldwide by leading whitewater kayakers including Palm athlete Bren Orton.

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PFD Chest Harness Best Practice

Chest harnesses are a familiar part of all whitewater rescue PFDs these days, allowing you to enter the water attached to a tether, or to help with bank belays.

PFD Chest Harness Best Practice
PFD Chest Harness Best Practice

Research by Loel Colins and Chris Onions at the University of Central Lancashire found that 25% of chest harness releases failed to release properly under low load.

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Movie Monday 2 March 2020

Welcome to Movie Monday 2 March 2020 at Unsponsored.

Movie Monday 2 March 2020
Movie Monday 2 March 2020

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Social Media Saturday 29 February 2020

Welcome to Social Media Saturday 29 February 2020 at Unsponsored.

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Paddle For Plastic Community

Are you passionate about protecting our waterways and seas? Islander Kayaks and Odyssey Innovation are giving away a recycled kayak every month to groups and individuals with projects that take action in the fight against marine waste, rubbish and pollution.

Paddle For Plastic Community
Paddle For Plastic Community

In 2018, together with their partner Odyssey Innovation, Islander created the world’s first kayaks moulded using plastic collected from beach cleans and salvaged marine industry waste that Odyssey founder Rob Thompson developed.

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Flash Floods And Waterfalls In Indonesia

Flash floods and waterfalls in Indonesia

The crew flew out to Indonesia to find some waterfalls and the first one of the trip was a beauty! Had crazy levels and a flashflood in less than 24 hours, crazy to experience that and see how quickly things can change on the river. Looking forward to exploring the country more over the next few weeks! Big thanks to Eddiline kayak club for help with safety and logistics!

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What Is Your Emergency?

There’s been an accident and you need the help of the emergency services: Who do you call? What do you ask for? What information will you give? Based on a recent incident in the UK, here’s some learning (that I hope you’ll never have to put into practice)!

This is the very bare bones of calling for help and is not a substitute for completing a relevant first aid course, a safety and rescue course or undertaking leadership training and assessment. Every emergency is unique, but these simple steps should help you to get the help you need as efficiently as possible.

I’m a kayaker, get me out of here!! – Photo V. Bowman
I’m a kayaker, get me out of here!! – Photo V. Bowman
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