Boating

Safety guidance for popular boating activities from kayaking to competitive sailing. Articles cover equipment, techniques and risk management for various watercraft.

An Introduction to Canoeing
An Introduction to Canoeing
Canoeing blends competition, scenic paddling and adrenaline across everything from calm lakes to wild white water rapids.
Dinghy Racing
Dinghy Racing
Dinghy racing is competitive sailing that suits fit, tactical sailors willing to learn proper safety skills and take training courses seriously.
Dragon Boat Racing
Dragon Boat Racing
Teams of paddlers race ornate dragon boats in this 2000-year-old Chinese sport that's booming in the West for its speed and spectacle.
Ocean Boat Racing
Ocean Boat Racing
Ocean boat racing pushes sailors to their physical and mental limits far more than competing against each other.
Ocean Rowing
Ocean Rowing
Ocean rowing pushes people to their physical and mental limits across vast seas, with roughly one in nine rowers facing fatal risks.
Rowing: An Olympic Team Sport
Rowing: An Olympic Team Sport
Rowing is a low-impact team sport that builds full-body strength and burns hundreds of calories per hour while being easier on your joints.
Sea Kayaking
Sea Kayaking
Sea kayaking is an open water paddling adventure with real risks, so understanding safe practices and your limits matters most.
Sport Fishing
Sport Fishing
Sport fishing attracts millions of UK anglers seeking a relaxed outdoor thrill, and getting started costs far less than you might think.
The Tall Ships Race
The Tall Ships Race
Young sailors compete in Europe's most spectacular traditional sailing races, blending maritime heritage with hands-on training.
White Water Kayaking
White Water Kayaking
Master the basics of white water kayaking, from tackling river rapids to understanding difficulty ratings and safety essentials.
White Water Rafting
White Water Rafting
A team activity on fast-moving river rapids that delivers real thrills and real risks, from mild to extremely dangerous depending on water conditions.