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Five Ten Water Tennie Shoe 02/05/2017

Top Water Shoes for 2017

If you’re looking for something to simultaneously boost your skill and safety on the water, look first to your water shoes. What you wear on your feet massively affects your stability, security and paddling performance, so it’s vital you make the right choice. To help, we’ve picked out the main features you need to have in each water shoe to maximise your development and enjoyment, as well as our top water shoe choices to assist in your decision-making. So, take a browse before you buy.   Waterproof materials and features... Read More

Man on SUP 17/04/2017

Stand Up Paddleboarding: the Mind, Mood and Body Booster

For a relatively new watersport, stand-up paddleboarding (or SUP) is fast attracting a solid fan base. With many enthusiasts sure it’ll soon become an Olympic sport and a global increase of participants every year since 2010; now’s the time to ask what the benefits of stand-up paddleboarding really are. If you’re debating whether to get involved, read through our top pros of SUP and find out how America’s fastest growing outdoor sport could improve your lifestyle and even enhance your physical and mental health.       Easy to learn... Read More

Cherry wave Sport Kayak 13/03/2017
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Why Wave Sport Diesel Kayaks Give the Ultimate River Running Experience

Finding the ideal river runner kayak is hard for two reasons: There are hundreds of good watersports brands to choose from. River running is a sport within a sport, which makes it tricky to find that ‘just-right’ design. That’s why we’re going to give you all the facts and specs to show you exactly why our favourite range of kayaks for river running — the Wave Sport Diesel selection — is the best choice for the ultimate river running experience. We stock thousands of items from brands based across the... Read More

Two People Kayaking 02/03/2017
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The Essential Kit for Whitewater Kayaking

Having the best whitewater kayaking experience means having the best whitewater kayaking gear. If you’ve already shopped about for your whitewater clothing and equipment, you’ll know that the possibilities are endless. Each time you think you have the lot, there’s a new material, different size or upgraded safety feature to consider. To make sure you have everything you need for ultimate whitewater kayaking, we’ve researched and put together your complete kit for beginners right through to experts.   Tick off each item as you go to make sure you’re safe,... Read More

Creek Kayak 21/02/2017

The Different Types of Kayaks: A Guide to Choosing

Thinking about buying a kayak but feel swamped by the types of kayaks out there, the differences between them and all the technical jargon? Here at NorthShore Watersports, we’re here to help.  We’ve created a guide with all you need to know before you buy a kayak, with all the information you need in one handy place. From touring kayaks and creek boats to sit-on-tops and recreational kayaks, you can find a simple and easy breakdown of each of the most popular types of kayaks and their key features to... Read More

Top Christmas Gifts for Any Watersports Fanatic

Christmas will be here soon and if you’re still searching for something special to give a watersports fan this year, then we could have the perfect gift for you. Here at NorthShore Watersports, we have a huge variety of DVDs, books, kayaks, canoes, and diving equipment that are ideal for any watersport enthusiast. You don’t need expert knowledge or be a keen paddler yourself to find the perfect present in our guide. From touring canoes for beginners to boost their skills, to whitewater kayaks for pros to enhance their experience,... Read More

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5 Places to Go on Your 2017 Kayaking Adventure

Paddlers are naturally adventurous. You love having fun, seeing beautiful landscapes, and enjoying the outdoors. But often, those three features can dull over time if you never venture from the same, safe waters. So, why not take a special kayaking adventure next year and try out your skills on some of the world’s most famous and exciting waterways and coastlines? We’ve put together a selection of our five best places to go kayaking and why you should go there in 2017. From exhilarating whitewater rafting spots, to calm and steady... Read More

Rafting 16/12/2016

9 Reasons Why You Should Take Up Watersports For Your New Year’s Resolution

Choosing the right New Year’s resolution often involves thinking about what will make you a healthier, better and more accomplished person. Unfortunately, this tends to include cutbacks, restrictions and forced activities. So, why not make your New Year’s resolution for 2017 an exciting one? Take up watersports and you could still be that fabled fitter-and-improved person without the drawbacks. If you’re not convinced, take a look through these top nine reasons for why starting a watersport is the ideal New Year’s resolution.      Explore Like hang gliding where you see... Read More

Five Reasons To Visit Tees Barrage International White Water Centre

Summer is here and many of you may be looking for your next big day out. Well, if this is you then we are here to help as we have the perfect suggestion… Tees Barrage International White Water Centre! Should you actually need persuading, we have put together a quick list of the best reasons to visit the TBIWWC in Stockton this summer: 1.    Insane amount of water sports So to kick things off this one might be obvious, but it’s a great reason nonetheless. The TBIWWC offers a massive... Read More

Great Deals on Sweet Rocker & Wanderer Helmets at North Shore

Here at North Shore Watersports we have some of the greatest UK deals on Sweet Protection helmets and clothing, but we strongly advise snapping them up before they’re gone. And with low, low prices on the likes of their highly revered Rocker and Wanderer helmets, they won’t be around for long! Sweet has roots going way back to Norway’s skateboard prohibition of the 1980s; a time when the whole sport was forbidden by the government nationwide due to perceived dangerous nature. That didn’t stop the Sweet crew from getting the... Read More