NorthShore Watersports

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

Try Our Kayaks Before You Buy!

Kayaks can be expensive bits of equipment, especially if you’re going for a top of the range model. Hopefully, you will more than make your money back through the fun of adventure, although we can still understand that some people will be a bit sceptical about splashing out on a kayak online without seeing it in person first. Luckily, North Shore has the perfect answer to your worries… come and try out your kayak before you buy! Here at Northshore watersports store we have a large selection of kayaks in... Read More

27/02/2016

Watersports Holidays: Scenic UK Locations

In search of new locations for UK watersports holidays? While many people head abroad to chase sunshine in the summer months, there are so many locations right here on UK shores where adrenaline junkies and watersport enthusiasts can take in some beautiful scenery while enjoying kayaking, canoeing, stand-up paddleboarding (SUP) and many other of your favourite water activities. To help you choose the location for your next watersports holiday, here at NorthShore Watersports, we’ve listed a few of our favourite watersports UK locations to give you inspiration for your next... Read More

Pick Up Your Ideal GoPro Mount Before Your Next Trip

Taking your GoPro out on the water is a great idea – as long as you can be sure that it will stay secure. Luckily enough, these innovative little cameras can be secured a number of ways, and you’ll find front, chest, side, and wrist mounts in our online store. Front Mount Fits onto the front of most helmets. You can either capture forward-facing footage or adjust the extendable arm for self-portrait shots. This is the perfect mount for when you’re expecting to experience rougher conditions since it keeps the... Read More

05/12/2015

Why Use a GoPro Camera When You Kayak or Canoe?

If you want to capture high quality videos and photos when you next head out on the water, getting a GoPro is the perfect thing to do. Boasting both brains and brawn, these outstanding cameras are a perfect fit for the adventurous canoer or kayaker. Correct Your Form Having a GoPro means more than capturing the world around you. You’ll also be able to position the camera in order to see the way in which you’re paddling through the water. This provides an ideal way to judge your own performance,... Read More