Sit-on top kayak tests and reviews added
Try sit-on-top kayaks test day
Over the Summer we ran Sit-on-top kayak test days. The aim was to enable paddlers to get a better idea of what Sit-on-top kayak to buy.
There were a few surprises when we tried out different designs.
The key message is to:
- Decide what sort of kayaking you plan to do.
- Try before you buy.
- Sit-on-top designs vary a lot in terms of performance.
- Some very popular designs may not be the best choice.
I’ve uploaded the reviews and comments to our Sit on top tests and reviews page.
You will also find some tips on what sit-on-top kayak to buy and safety advice in our Press office
Derek Hairon is a British Canoeing level 5 coach (sea) and sea kayak leader guide and assessor.
Derek is the first nationally endorsed British Canoeing accredited guide in Jersey. The British Canoeing kayak guide endorsement supports and recognises the additional skills required when fulfilling a guiding role on sea kayak tours and expeditions worldwide.
Over 49 years of sea kayaking experience. Expeditions to circumnavigate Ireland by kayak, Outer Hebrides, Aland Islands, Faeroe Islands and Alaska. Plus, lots of sea and surf kayaking in the UK. White water-kayaking expeditions in Nepal to paddle the Tamur and Marsyandi Rivers.
Derek wrote Sit-on-top Kayak. A Beginner’s Manual (Pesda Press). It is now in its second reprint and is also translated into French. He is the author of the Channel Island and South East Coast Sea Kayaking guidebook (Pesda Press).
