- World’s best ‘boatels’ revealed
- March 15, 2013
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Many people are interested in staying on a boat but without actually travelling across the seas. This has meant that boatels (a boat that has been transformed into a hotel) have become very popular. CNN have put together a list of the five best boatels in the world. The first boatel is the 1907 Yankee Ferry in New York. This … More
- Doctor warns about kayak safety
- August 28, 2012
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A doctor has warned water users to be aware of those around them after escaping with minor injuries when a kayak landed on his head. David Burton of Barnstaple Brannam Medical Centre suffered a broken bone in his neck following the incident, which happened at Saunton, north Devon, on Saturday (August 25th). According to the North Devon Journal, he was surfing … More
- Reward offered after kayak stolen
- August 28, 2012
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A reward has been offered for information that leads to the return of a pink kayak that has been stolen from Port St Mary Beach. The Isle of Man Examiner reports how Paul Dunne has put up a £100 incentive in the hope of tracking down the thieves. Mr Dunne may be keen to have the canoe returned to his … More
- Rowing club receives kayak donation
- July 31, 2012
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A rowing club may need to invest in kayak insurance after it was presented with a brand new ultra-modern boat. The News Post Leader reports how the chairman of local electronics firm Tynetec Tony Platten donated the craft to Cambois Rowing Club. A double scull carbon fibre boat was given to the organisation at a presentation company, with Mr Patten … More
- Kayaker rescued by lifeboat crew
- July 30, 2012
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A man may have been saved from having to make a kayak insurance claim after he was rescued by Ilfracombe lifeboat crew. The emergency crews were called to the scene after the kayaker repeatedly fell off his vessel in Hele Bay. A concerned member of the public called for help and the inshore lifeboat, the Deborah Brown II, was launched … More
- Coastguards rescue kayakers off Torquay coast
- July 18, 2012
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Kayak insurance may be a worthwhile investment for two men who had to be rescued recently by coastguards in Devon. The Herald Express reported several members of the public called 999 to report the two males, both aged 21, had got into difficulties while paddling off the coast of Torquay. Neither was wearing a lifejacket or buoyancy aids when their … More
- Daredevil kayaker to paddle 225 miles down the Grand Canyon
- June 28, 2012
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A 41-year-old from Wearside is set to embark on a thrilling 225-mile white-water canoe trip through the Grand Canyon. In preparation for the trip, Fergus Lynch may want to invest in kayak insurance, as the Sunderland Echo reports he will face 150 rapids and 15ft waves. Despite the dangers, the daredevil has described his excitement at taking part, claiming the … More
- Scouts launch yacht club fundraising campaign
- June 26, 2012
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A group of scouts from Cleethorpes are hoping to raise £30,000 to fund training at a local yacht club. The Grimsby Telegraph reports how the 1st Cleethorpes Sea Scouts rely solely on donations and need the money to ensure their 90 members can continue to practice kayaking, sailing and power boating. Beaver leader Paula Kitchen said: "It is all thanks … More
- Kayaker ‘lucky to be alive’ following shark attack
- June 26, 2012
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A man from Ireland has described his shock at coming face-to-face with a shark while paddling off the coast of Australia. According to the Daily Telegraph, Martin Kane was out in his canoe when he was attacked in the sea near Perth. The 62-year-old may need to make a kayak insurance claim for damage incurred when the shark launched itself … More
- GB kayaking team ‘the best ever’
- June 25, 2012
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The London 2012 kayaking team is the best ever put forward by Great Britain, according to six-time world champion Anna Hemmings. Writing in her Olympic blog for Metro, the canoeing expert claimed people should expect success from the competitors. "Everyone talks about the British team at London 2012 being the greatest ever, but in terms of kayaking and canoeing, it … More