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Why every kayaker should use GPS to track their sessions
For kayakers, whether you’re a novice or a seasoned pro, GPS tracking each session using the Paddle Logger app on your iPhone or Apple Watch can be transformative. If you don’t already track your routes, the ability to monitor distance, speed, pace, and heart rate brings new insights to your paddling experience, enhancing enjoyment, safety, and performance. GPS tracking has become an invaluable tool for many kayakers, helping them explore further, paddle smarter, and gain insights into their progress on the water.
Kayaking Technique Tips: Improve Your Skills with Paddle Logger
Good kayaking technique is essential for efficiency, safety, and enjoyment on the water. By improving your paddling skills, you can conserve energy, increase speed, and navigate more challenging conditions with ease. The Paddle Logger app allows you to track your progress by monitoring stats like speed, distance, and pace, allowing you to see real improvements over time. Here are some key kayaking technique tips, along with insights on how tracking your sessions can elevate your skills on the water.
Stay on course: How PaddlePLAN® keeps you safe on the water
Navigating open water can be exhilarating, but it also comes with challenges, especially for paddlers up for adventures in unfamiliar areas. PaddlePLAN® was released in Paddle Logger’s latest major update. It was designed with these adventurers in mind, bringing paddling navigation tools to your iPhone and Apple Watch.
PaddlePLAN® allows you to plot detailed routes, track your location in real-time, and stay safely on course with haptic feedback and on-screen alerts, even if you stray from your route.
Spot Guide: North East England
Continuing our series with PaddleUK. Here are a mix of routes to check out next time you are in the NE of England. We asked Anna Little, to offer some suggestions. From river cruising to some advanced ocean paddling, this guide has it all whether you are local or just visiting. Keep an eye out for awesome coastal paddle events, the Big Dippa and Beadnell Belta too! For a range of abilities as always make sure to check the conditions before you go! Have fun!
Spot Guide: South West UK
PaddleUK asked us to put together some Spot Guides for the season. Here are some of the best routes in the South West. While there is plenty of coastline, estuary and river to explore on your SUP or Kayak. These 5 offer a great starter for a range of abilities. Make sure to check the conditions before you go! Have fun!