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Please post more videos.

Great review! I like the look of where you’re paddling, where is the location?

Hope you’re ok there? I was wondering do you know a good place to go and view kayaks? In Hampshire area. Im in Basingstoke area.

Is this the island you stayed on during your Thames trip? I have stayed there before and thought I recognised it.

Que version es? V1, v2,v3?

no adventures this year Stevie?

Learning has taken place....thank you

Does it cover every river in England, Wales & NI?

Thankyou Steve that clears everything up for me. Hopefully next year I will get myself a decent Kyak. For the rivers and the sea! Most certainly will get a yearly license as it is cost effective and helps to keep the rivers open and safe for us. Thankyou Liked and Subscribed

Thanks

£185 @ amazon £135 @ eBay

Hi Steve. Just a little advice: in the waves, it is better to lean towards the wave than towards the beach. And with a skirt, it's better too! Bye bye.

Yes inland water ways trust But its cheaper to join canoe club get one free. But I have never been asked for it,

Hi, steve, I wonder if the 4 person (Deep Blue) one can be soloed? I am hesitating between that and this 3 person one. As I need to solo it in between as well as having kids and family friends + on it.

Cheers and a very good video. I'm looking at getting a 2 seater kayak for both me and my young daughter to use so found this very helpful. I knew I needed a licence but did not realise one licence would cover us both - thank you.

Lovely video 🤩 I'm looking for a kayak and I will definitely get this one. I also have a question, because I'm a beginner what stuff do I have to take with me? I know life jackets and dry suits depending on the weather. But like what else? Yes water bottle too. And? It would be nice to see a video of a guide to know what to take with me.

Thanks for the clear and concise explanation.

Great video thank you! Quick update on price, here we are in September 2024 and we’ve just bought one of these on Amazon for £185!!! Can’t wait to get it on the canals 😊

Yet another license rip off. I've recently returned from Lake Annecy in France where hundreds of kayaks, paddle boards and all other water pastimes take place without restrictions or charges. Previously I rode the Verdon gorge and again it was entirely up to you if you want to take to the water. But this is England where rain from the sky is owned by someone and they'll charge you for it.

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Great video Steve, kayaking is something I’ve been interested in for the past year and after watching your videos it’s made me want to try it even more, I’m already on the wild camping scene, but it would be nice to kayak to a location for a change instead of the usual hike. All the best, Brian.

I have my license, as does everyone in my family. However, the idea that something negative would happen if everyone refused to pay contradicts what was mentioned at the start of the video-how in Scotland, people have the right to use the waterways. If everyone in England refused to pay, the most likely outcome would be public pressure leading to the passage of a "right to roam" act for rivers and canals. Given such widespread resistance, it’s unlikely that authorities would impose fees or penalties on all waterway users. Doubling down and punishing everyone would hardly be a vote-winning strategy. I'm not saying don't pay, not at all.

Many thanks, after watching this I have bought my license and subscribed.

Hi Stevie, another benefit of having a "on the water" licence is that you are insured too. Currently (Sept 2024), as a member, you are covered for worldwide legal liability £10,000,000 (£250 excess). Public liability insurance provides protection against legal liability for bodily injury to third parties and damage to third party property. There are other benefits too, but as you quite rightly say, £47 per year is very worthwhile, providing you get out on the water and use it. The other thing I have found very useful: The EA have slips, often with car parking, accessed via a padlocked gate. The key for which can be purchased for a one off £16 from the local lock keeper, the key is numbered and registered to your BCU (Now PaddleUK) membership number. During the summer I have been using mine between 2 to 4 times a week, obviously that will reduce with the nights drawing in now. Excellent video, well thought out and accurate information in a logical sequence.

Great TH-cam clip We were planning on this kayak regards it quality before we sore this clip. Now it a 100% guaranteed in buying one foe me and my wife. Thank you 👍

Thanks, this video explained the Decathlon models and naming series way better then their online webpages. I am hesitating between the 2 seater-3seater or 4 seater. Can I solo the 4 seater?

British Canoeing only state that "a contribution of licence fees goes towards supporting the work that waterway authorities carry out to maintain and protect managed waterways" and I'd be willing to bet that contribution isn't all or even most of the money they receive. I'd love to see a full breakdown justifying where the money gets spent though. I still pay my license as it's what you need to do for river access but I do very much begrudge it and see British Canoeing as the river mafia. I'm really hoping we get right to roam one day like our enlightened neighbours in Scotland.

I looked at the CRT website for a licence so this should be the one I go for?

Juat came across this site and really enjoying it, but I noticed that the newest post is 11 months old? Is the site still live?

Great video and inspiring

Good one mate! Paddling Tip: ALWAYS get out and scout (visually survey) any kind of chute, ramp, weir, falls, significant rapids BEFORE entering in your boat. Hazards may include wire, steel reinforcing poking out, branches, and conditions generally outside your skill level, perhaps. Manage risk. Having a floatable restrainer on your specs is also useful. cheers from NZ)

Bravo mate! Thanks for taking us all along. [if you like this you will also love Jon Poulter here on YT - another humble, adventurous person making crafted content but not out to be a TV Personality]

Super work Stevie. One lesson I hard won, when wild camping - select an ok spot, stash your gear, go a good few extra minutes further on your route - just in case it's better there. It sucks to wake up, pack up, and a few minutes later you find a beautiful waterfall (happened to me) or a perfect copse, etc. I avoid camping anywhere proximate to fly tipping spots, graffiti spots, AND evidence of party spots lol. Anyway, thanks for making this. Was on my next UK trip considerations - now LOCKED IN! JD NZ

ABSOLUTELY SUPERB! Well done Steve, why has this not got 100K views TH-cam?

Can i ask what do you do with yr boat when you ho into town haha

I did my coxes about 25 years ago and stilll to this day it kills me

very informative contents on your channel really helped me take on kayaking for the first time :) Thanks

awesome i want one

What app do you use

Can I buy it? Where?

Thanks for explaining why licences are paid. Unfortunately, some people just want something for nothing, and like to dress it up as a political position.

Merci pour cette vidéo, peut-on imaginer amener un enfant de ⅔ ans avec soit selon vous ? Je mesure 1,72m. Et est-il possible d’aller en mer (juste pour s’amuser sur le bord de plage). Merci à vous.

Being forced to pay for a service you may not want, is a tax. If the river is too dry I won’t paddle, if the water is too high, I won’t paddle. Whether you agree with it or not, it is a tax. A river is a natural resource.

Has anyone ever checked your licence ?

Excellent!! Just had a day Guildford to the New Inn - found a great backwater and was checking to see the Wisley route! And found you - thank you!!!

Hi mate ,you seem to of vanished for the last 8 months, hope you ok and keeping well ,would be great to see some kayaking camping adventures again 👍

in your intro you say it exactly how I feel when I get out on that water! Hope you're doing well and still paddling, brother

Great review! Thanks!! Help me to decide what to buy.

Lovely Steve. Just found your channel and really enjoying it. Inspired me to try and get out and do some of this. Hopefully more videos from you soon. Thank you

Coast vs waterways its a lot like fishing in the UK 😊