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5 books that have made me better at kayaking - Dewerstone
5 books that have made me better at kayaking
I have always been a book worm, whenever I have had any sort of question, problem or need I have turned to books. Over the last few years I have stumbled upon a few books that have had a great impact on me and I want to share those books with you.
The lost waves of the North - Surf kayaking Nova Scotia - Part 3 - Dewerstone
The lost waves of the North - Surf kayaking Nova Scotia - Part 3

The final part of a wilderness surf vacation to the Cold North West Atlantic. Great waves, amazing scenery and some unwanted guests in the line up. 

Stage 4 UNLEASHED x Uganda: Hair of the Dog Mass Start Race - Dewerstone
Stage 4 UNLEASHED x Uganda: Hair of the Dog Mass Start Race
Sometimes simple is best and this mass start raced proved that like no other.
Stage 3 UNLEASHED x Uganda: Nile Special - Dewerstone
Stage 3 UNLEASHED x Uganda: Nile Special
The UNLEASHED scoring system adds a twist, it's not just about the tricks you pull off, but how you execute them.
Stage 2 UNLEASHED x Uganda: Dead Dutchman Boater X - Dewerstone
Stage 2 UNLEASHED x Uganda: Dead Dutchman Boater X
Despite the incredibly high skill level of the athletes everyone was somewhere between scared, nervous and excited with a handful of athletes choosing not to race at all.
The lost waves of the North - Surf kayaking in Nova Scotia. Part 2 - Dewerstone
The lost waves of the North - Surf kayaking in Nova Scotia. Part 2

Part 2:

I remember arriving at the peak in time to watch the wind whip the top of a wave off creating a spectacular rainbow and showering me with spray.

 

Stage 1 UNLEASHED x Uganda: Cuban Wave Big Trick - Dewerstone
Stage 1 UNLEASHED x Uganda: Cuban Wave Big Trick
The lower part of the rapid is guarded by monstrous holes and spectators hearts were in their mouths as competitors came dangerously close to taking a beating in one of these monstrous hydraulics after flushing off the wave.
The lost waves of the North - Surf kayaking Nova Scotia Part 1 - Dewerstone
The lost waves of the North - Surf kayaking Nova Scotia Part 1
Wilderness, waves and wind. Doug goes in search of surf up north.
Our back yard. Play days at Dewerstone - Dewerstone
Our back yard. Play days at Dewerstone
How to stay young (at heart). Keep playing and play in your own back yard.
All roads lead to Uganda for UNLEASHED - Dewerstone
All roads lead to Uganda for UNLEASHED
We kick off 2018 with a bang, sponsoring the Unleashed event on the Nile in Uganda.
Big Banana - 128 feet of Kayaking Freefall in Mexico! - Dewerstone
Big Banana - 128 feet of Kayaking Freefall in Mexico!
Eventually I came to the conclusion that it was merely a serious of unfortunate set backs, that perhaps it was a test or an opportunity to reflect on why I actually wanted do this.
5 Top Tips to the perfect 'Dawn Raid' - Dewerstone
5 Top Tips to the perfect 'Dawn Raid'
We love a Dawny or Dawn Raid. It really is the best way to start a day no matter what you love doing. This time its white water kayaking and Eddy gives us 5 top tips on how to make the best of your early start. 
Kernowfornia - Cornish Winter sun. - Dewerstone
Kernowfornia - Cornish Winter sun.
Sunshine, beaches and bikes. Rich P shares some West Coast Love.
[Video] Final instalment of Adventures in Argentina. - Dewerstone
[Video] Final instalment of Adventures in Argentina.

Seth: Why does Dane Jackson paddle a pink boat?

Nick: To be more like a salmon.

[Video] Adventures in Argentina. Episode 3 - Dewerstone
[Video] Adventures in Argentina. Episode 3
The Freestyle Kayaking World Championships shenanigans continue!
Where to whitewater kayak in Spring - Destination Verzasca Valley - Dewerstone
Where to whitewater kayak in Spring - Destination Verzasca Valley
Why the Verzasca Valley should be high on your to do list this Spring.
Lunchtime laps on the River Erme, Dartmoor - Dewerstone
Lunchtime laps on the River Erme, Dartmoor
We can check the levels anytime we want, get out for a quick lunchtime lap and be back in the shop in less than an hour.
[Video] Adventures in Argentina. Episode 2. - Dewerstone
[Video] Adventures in Argentina. Episode 2.
A taste of life in Argentina and thanksgiving with the Jackson Kayaks family.
[VIDEO] Adventures in Argentina. Episode 1 - Dewerstone
[VIDEO] Adventures in Argentina. Episode 1
Check out Seth Ashworth's new video as he spends a couple of weeks in Argentina for Freestyle Kayak World Champs.  He is trying to show us some of the other epic stuff from this location instead of just the kayaking...
How to be safer on the river without going on a SRT course! - Dewerstone
How to be safer on the river without going on a SRT course!
Keep calm and make good choices.
The Village of Wae Rebo - Dewerstone
The Village of Wae Rebo
Getting to the foot of the trek up to the village of Wae Rebo is an experience in itself.