Monthly Archives: October 2013

Cornwall kayaking – bite size location guides

Posted on October 30, 2013 by Tez Plavenieks

I’m currently beavering away adding to/updating the long list of kayking mini spot guides on the sitons.com website. There’s already a significant list of locations – it’s now a case of making sure each entry gives a flavour of what paddlers … Continue reading →

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Carbis Bay – watersports mini guide

Posted on October 25, 2013 by Tez Plavenieks

Here’s another mini guide that’s recently been published on the sitons.com site. This time I spotlight Carbis Bay, St Ives, Cornwall. Carbis Bay is a great little bolt hole for all types of watersports enthusiast – particularly those looking for … Continue reading →

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Paddling through winter

Posted on October 23, 2013 by Tez Plavenieks

Thinking of keeping going with your kayaking antics through the winter? If so then here are a few tips for how to survive the off season. Winter kayaking tips is now live over on the sitons.com site. Would you go … Continue reading →

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SUP fins

Posted on October 22, 2013 by Tez Plavenieks

Fins for your stand up paddle board are an often overlooked but vitally important part of your set up – particularly if you’re looking for ultimate performance in waves. One of my latest features for The Paddler magazine focuses on … Continue reading →

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Cornish SUP

Posted on October 21, 2013 by Tez Plavenieks

At the end of summer, the missus and I loaded up the wagon and headed southwest to the land of pasties (Cornwall), cream teas and Rattler (cider). A spot of saltwater SUP action was needed and the forecast was looking good … Continue reading →

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K4 Fins Bubble 20cm freestyle signature fin review

Posted on October 15, 2013 by Tez Plavenieks

If you’ve got in mind a spot of twirly windsurfing action then you’ll need the right gear for the job. Stomping all those contorted freestyle moves is only possible with the right set up and fins play as important a … Continue reading →

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SUP reviews – Jimmy Lewis Stun Gun 8.7ft/SickStick paddles

Posted on October 12, 2013 by Tez Plavenieks

It’s been a busy old day here at TP HQ with no less than two drop offs of stand up paddle boarding equipment in preparation for reviews that’ll be appearing in upcoming issues of The Paddler. This morning saw the … Continue reading →

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Essential kit for windsurfing trips

Posted on October 11, 2013 by Tez Plavenieks

It’s getting nippier here in the UK of A and Jacky Frost is just a few weeks away – I can see him preparing his tools as I gaze out of the window, bbbrrrr… This is the time of year … Continue reading →

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12.6ft SUP comparison review

Posted on October 10, 2013 by Tez Plavenieks

If you’re in the market for a new flat water stand up paddle board, but unsure of what to get, then here’s a recent comparison review I did based on Loco’s two 12.6ft SUP shapes. If you’re a podium seeker, … Continue reading →

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Luxury windsurfing holidays

Posted on October 9, 2013 by Tez Plavenieks

Many windsurfers these days don’t just want an awesome place to sail with reliable wind and/or waves. A large proportion of windy types are plumping for the higher end luxury section of the windsurfing holiday market – and can you … Continue reading →

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