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| **[[:tidalrace:tidal_races#safety_-_learning_tidal_races|About Safety]]** | **[[:tidalrace:tidal_races#safety_-_learning_tidal_races|About Safety]]** | ||
| - | * **Isle Of Man - Calf of Man** | + | |
| - | * **Kirk Arrow Spit (Selsey Bill) ** [[https://youtu.be/YUduBA2I608?t=48|video1]], [[http://youtu.be/urLpzL12qpo?t=33|video2]] | + | [[:unitedkingdom_videos#uk_tide_race_videos|UK Tidal Race Videos]] |
| - | * **The Lizard** | + | |
| - | * **Lundy Island** | + | |
| - | * **Portland Bill** | + | |
| * Yachting Monthly - [[https://www.yachtingmonthly.com/sailing-skills/the-uks-11-fiercest-tide-races-75304|The 11 Fiercest Tide Races in the UK]] | * Yachting Monthly - [[https://www.yachtingmonthly.com/sailing-skills/the-uks-11-fiercest-tide-races-75304|The 11 Fiercest Tide Races in the UK]] | ||
| + | * **Britain** | ||
| + | * **Isle Of Man - Calf of Man** | ||
| + | * **Kirk Arrow Spit (Selsey Bill - Headland West Sussex) ** [[https://youtu.be/YUduBA2I608?t=48|video1]], [[http://youtu.be/urLpzL12qpo?t=33|video2]] | ||
| + | * **The Lizard (Southern tip of Cornwall, Lizard Point)** | ||
| + | * **Lundy Island (Bristol Channel)** | ||
| + | * **Portland Bill (Isle of Portland, Southern tip of Dorset)** | ||
| + | * [[:jerseychannelislands#tidal_races|Jersey Island Tidal Races]] | ||
| + | * [[:scotland#tidal_races|Scotland Tidal Races]] | ||
| + | * [[:wales#tidal_races|Wales Tidal Races]] | ||
| * .. | * .. | ||
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| * [[https://www.garagemovies.com/articles/weird-waves-of-the-world-gloucestershire/|Garage Movies]] | * [[https://www.garagemovies.com/articles/weird-waves-of-the-world-gloucestershire/|Garage Movies]] | ||
| * [[https://surfsimply.com/surf-culture/surfing-the-severn-bore-the-muddy-brothers-and-their-memories/|Muddy Brother's Memoirs]] | * [[https://surfsimply.com/surf-culture/surfing-the-severn-bore-the-muddy-brothers-and-their-memories/|Muddy Brother's Memoirs]] | ||
| - | * **River Wyre** | + | * **River Wyre ** [[https://youtu.be/0AcnG2y9UjQ|video]] |
| * **Solway Firth - River Esk, River Eden** | * **Solway Firth - River Esk, River Eden** | ||
| * **Trent Aegir ** [[https://youtu.be/zo6eyq2AwWg?t=97|video]] | * **Trent Aegir ** [[https://youtu.be/zo6eyq2AwWg?t=97|video]] | ||
| - | * **Manchester's ** [[https://twitter.com/BoringMilner|James Milner]] (twitter) | + | * **Manchester's ** [[https://www.facebook.com/boringjamesmilner/|James Milner]] (facebook) |
| * [[https://www.performanceseakayak.co.uk/Archive/category/videos/videos-tidal-bores/|Performance Sea Kayak Tidal Bore Videos]] | * [[https://www.performanceseakayak.co.uk/Archive/category/videos/videos-tidal-bores/|Performance Sea Kayak Tidal Bore Videos]] | ||
| * … | * … | ||
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| </WRAP> | </WRAP> | ||
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| + | ---- | ||
| + | |||
| + | ===== Safety ===== | ||
| + | |||
| + | * See [[:home#safety|General Safety Advice]] | ||
| + | * See [[:cold_water_paddling|Cold Water Safety]] which will be a common concern for UK paddling | ||
| + | * And consult local UK pages here (and collect available [[:local|local knowledge]]) for safety concerns specific to particular locations | ||
| + | * [[https://rnli.org/find-my-nearest|Find My Nearest Lifeboat Station]] | ||
| + | * … | ||
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| * [[http://www.buoyweather.com/map/english-channel|Buoy Weather]] | * [[http://www.buoyweather.com/map/english-channel|Buoy Weather]] | ||
| + | * [[https://weather.metoffice.gov.uk/specialist-forecasts/coast-and-sea/inshore-waters-forecast|Met Office UK Coastal Weather and Strong Winds Forecast]] | ||
| * [[http://www.quicktide.co.uk/|QuickTide]] tidal calculations for UK, Ireland, and Belgium to Gibraltar - buy card for calcs | * [[http://www.quicktide.co.uk/|QuickTide]] tidal calculations for UK, Ireland, and Belgium to Gibraltar - buy card for calcs | ||
| + | * [[https://www.surfline.com/|Surfline Swell Forecast]] (type your area of interest in the search input) | ||
| * [[https://magicseaweed.com/UK-Ireland-Surf-Chart/1/?type=swell|UK & Ireland Magic Seaweed Swell Chart]] | * [[https://magicseaweed.com/UK-Ireland-Surf-Chart/1/?type=swell|UK & Ireland Magic Seaweed Swell Chart]] | ||
| * [[https://seatemperature.info/united-kingdom-water-temperature.html|UK Sea Water Temperatures]] 5° C = 41° F;10° C = 50° F; 20° C = 68° F (°F= (9/5 * °C) + 32) | * [[https://seatemperature.info/united-kingdom-water-temperature.html|UK Sea Water Temperatures]] 5° C = 41° F;10° C = 50° F; 20° C = 68° F (°F= (9/5 * °C) + 32) | ||
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| * [[https://paddleuk.org.uk/the-clubhouse/|British Canoeing]] | * [[https://paddleuk.org.uk/the-clubhouse/|British Canoeing]] | ||
| * [[https://gopaddling.info/find-paddling-clubs/|Find Paddling Clubs]] | * [[https://gopaddling.info/find-paddling-clubs/|Find Paddling Clubs]] | ||
| - | + | * Google Maps [[https://www.google.com/search?client=firefox-b-1-d&tbs=lf:1,lf_ui:2&tbm=lcl&sxsrf=ALeKk02m8whABsohY9d5SqESzoFgcCf-Mw:1607983536859&q=canoe+clubs+in+the+UK&rflfq=1&num=10&ved=2ahUKEwi8_5K8vc7tAhWTjp4KHWYYCo0QtgN6BAgOEAc#rlfi=hd:;si:,51.277982971841766,-9.751314535139905;mv:[[55.56015354998872,9.118304624804802],[49.57561191844141,-10.514263734570196],null,[52.670196800514184,-0.6979795548826973],7]|Great Britain Clubs]], [[https://www.google.com/search?client=firefox-b-1-d&tbm=lcl&sxsrf=ALeKk01QhO1Mrit_0G54MILpFhaDqUfkFw:1607983541544&ei=teHXX5_PIMnb-gSf6K64Cw&q=canoe+clubs+in+the+scotland&oq=canoe+clubs+in+the+scotland&gs_l=psy-ab.3..0i457i22i30k1.441277.442610.0.442830.8.8.0.0.0.0.135.764.6j2.8.0....0...1c.1.64.psy-ab..0.8.764...0i22i30k1.0.eWvY88tJJxo#rlfi=hd:;si:;mv:[[57.73878642803798,1.42570008984376],[55.00852144559975,-8.39058408984374],null,[56.39812075102247,-3.48244199999999],8]|Scotland Clubs,]][[https://www.google.com/search?client=firefox-b-1-d&tbm=lcl&sxsrf=ALeKk006w5bc73evzdXXRvNdMVhY3wgPtg:1607983985565&ei=cePXX4uCItb1-gSV77uIAg&q=canoe+clubs+in+wales&oq=canoe+clubs+in+wales&gs_l=psy-ab.3..0i457i22i30k1.34714.39641.0.39789.19.17.1.1.1.0.112.1387.16j1.17.0....0...1c.1.64.psy-ab..0.19.1390...0j35i39k1j0i22i30k1j0i457k1.0.-3WsG4bGk-0#rlfi=hd:;si:;mv:[[55.3481623077134,6.0418172296874895],[49.33259515446177,-13.59075112968751],null,[52.44291080170633,-3.7744669500000105],7]|Wales Clubs]] , [[https://www.google.com/search?client=firefox-b-1-d&tbm=lcl&sxsrf=ALeKk02QqWIYBfx4ZUizXmZEZSoPocCgjg:1607984026483&ei=muPXX67kHJH5-gSk3ILYAw&q=canoe+clubs+northern+ireland&oq=canoe+clubs+in+northern&gs_l=psy-ab.3.0.0i457i22i30k1.48347.51661.0.53324.13.13.0.0.0.0.115.1098.11j2.13.0....0...1c.1.64.psy-ab..0.13.1098...0j35i457i39k1j0i22i30k1j35i39k1j0i457k1.0.D--1FA38Olg#rlfi=hd:;si:;mv:[[56.22252678697963,-1.6644040101562396],[53.18358803712289,-11.48068818984374],null,[54.73153496880845,-6.57254609999999],8]|Northern Ireland Clubs]] | |
| - | * Google Maps - [[https://www.google.com/search?client=firefox-b-1-d&tbs=lf:1,lf_ui:2&tbm=lcl&sxsrf=ALeKk02m8whABsohY9d5SqESzoFgcCf-Mw:1607983536859&q=canoe+clubs+in+the+UK&rflfq=1&num=10&ved=2ahUKEwi8_5K8vc7tAhWTjp4KHWYYCo0QtgN6BAgOEAc#rlfi=hd:;si:,51.277982971841766,-9.751314535139905;mv:[[55.56015354998872,9.118304624804802],[49.57561191844141,-10.514263734570196],null,[52.670196800514184,-0.6979795548826973],7]|Great Britain Clubs]], [[https://www.google.com/search?client=firefox-b-1-d&tbm=lcl&sxsrf=ALeKk01QhO1Mrit_0G54MILpFhaDqUfkFw:1607983541544&ei=teHXX5_PIMnb-gSf6K64Cw&q=canoe+clubs+in+the+scotland&oq=canoe+clubs+in+the+scotland&gs_l=psy-ab.3..0i457i22i30k1.441277.442610.0.442830.8.8.0.0.0.0.135.764.6j2.8.0....0...1c.1.64.psy-ab..0.8.764...0i22i30k1.0.eWvY88tJJxo#rlfi=hd:;si:;mv:[[57.73878642803798,1.42570008984376],[55.00852144559975,-8.39058408984374],null,[56.39812075102247,-3.48244199999999],8]|Scotland Clubs,]][[https://www.google.com/search?client=firefox-b-1-d&tbm=lcl&sxsrf=ALeKk006w5bc73evzdXXRvNdMVhY3wgPtg:1607983985565&ei=cePXX4uCItb1-gSV77uIAg&q=canoe+clubs+in+wales&oq=canoe+clubs+in+wales&gs_l=psy-ab.3..0i457i22i30k1.34714.39641.0.39789.19.17.1.1.1.0.112.1387.16j1.17.0....0...1c.1.64.psy-ab..0.19.1390...0j35i39k1j0i22i30k1j0i457k1.0.-3WsG4bGk-0#rlfi=hd:;si:;mv:[[55.3481623077134,6.0418172296874895],[49.33259515446177,-13.59075112968751],null,[52.44291080170633,-3.7744669500000105],7]|Wales Clubs]] , [[https://www.google.com/search?client=firefox-b-1-d&tbm=lcl&sxsrf=ALeKk02QqWIYBfx4ZUizXmZEZSoPocCgjg:1607984026483&ei=muPXX67kHJH5-gSk3ILYAw&q=canoe+clubs+northern+ireland&oq=canoe+clubs+in+northern&gs_l=psy-ab.3.0.0i457i22i30k1.48347.51661.0.53324.13.13.0.0.0.0.115.1098.11j2.13.0....0...1c.1.64.psy-ab..0.13.1098...0j35i457i39k1j0i22i30k1j35i39k1j0i457k1.0.D--1FA38Olg#rlfi=hd:;si:;mv:[[56.22252678697963,-1.6644040101562396],[53.18358803712289,-11.48068818984374],null,[54.73153496880845,-6.57254609999999],8]|Northern Ireland Clubs]] | + | |
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| ===== Coaching ===== | ===== Coaching ===== | ||
| + | |||
| + | (The Clubs mentioned immediately above may have coaches and training resources) | ||
| * [[https://www.oceansportscentre.co.uk/|Ocean Sports Coaching]] | * [[https://www.oceansportscentre.co.uk/|Ocean Sports Coaching]] | ||
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| * [[https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100077185965544|Fenn UK & Ireland]] St. Ives Bay, UK | * [[https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100077185965544|Fenn UK & Ireland]] St. Ives Bay, UK | ||
| * [[https://www.kirtonkayaks.co.uk/home/index.php|Kirton Kayaks]] Crediton, UK - makes a spec surfski, sells Epic including their own special modified versions | * [[https://www.kirtonkayaks.co.uk/home/index.php|Kirton Kayaks]] Crediton, UK - makes a spec surfski, sells Epic including their own special modified versions | ||
| - | * [[https://www.facebook.com/NordicKayaksUK|Nordic Kayak UK (facebook)]] Kent, UK | + | * [[https://www.facebook.com/NordicKayaksUK|Nordic Kayak UK (facebook)]] Kent, UK (sometimes sells demo skis at a discount) |
| + | * [[https://oceansurfski.co.uk/|Ocean Surfski]] (formerly Epic Kayaks UK) Devon, UK, Epic&Fenn | ||
| + | * [[https://www-imiqpaddlesports-com-shop2.myshopify.com/|Ozone UK]] Kai Wa'a (Vega, Flex, Arc) & Outrigger Canoes | ||
| + | * [[https://www.facebook.com/groups/512387975608738/user/100064035933846/|Revo Kayaks UK and Ireland (facebook)]] | ||
| * [[https://www.roguekayak.com/|Rogue Kayak]] Edinburgh, Scotland, designs their own surfskis made at the Nelo Factory | * [[https://www.roguekayak.com/|Rogue Kayak]] Edinburgh, Scotland, designs their own surfskis made at the Nelo Factory | ||
| * [[https://www.stellarkayaks.co.uk/pages/retailers|Stellar UK Dealers]] | * [[https://www.stellarkayaks.co.uk/pages/retailers|Stellar UK Dealers]] | ||
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| ===== Resources ===== | ===== Resources ===== | ||
| - | * [[https://www.britishcanoeing.org.uk/competition/ocean-racing|Paddle UK]] (in rebranding from "British Canoeing" to "Paddle UK" they seem to have dropped mention of Ocean Racing (surfski style races)) as a primary paddling discipline | + | * British Canoeing - See "Paddle UK" below |
| - | * [[https://canalrivertrust.org.uk/enjoy-the-waterways/canoeing-and-kayaking-near-me/licensing-your-canoe|British Waterway License/Insurance]] (for inland paddling) | + | * [[https://canalrivertrust.org.uk/enjoy-the-waterways/canoeing-and-kayaking-near-me/licensing-your-canoe|British Waterway License/Insurance]] (for inland paddling) |
| * **British Canals** | * **British Canals** | ||
| * [[https://canalrivertrust.org.uk/media/library/141.pdf|The Boater's Handbook]] | * [[https://canalrivertrust.org.uk/media/library/141.pdf|The Boater's Handbook]] | ||
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| * [[https://www.facebook.com/groups/371302130081801/|Kayak and Canoe Transport U.K.]] - facebook group for help in transporting boats around the UK | * [[https://www.facebook.com/groups/371302130081801/|Kayak and Canoe Transport U.K.]] - facebook group for help in transporting boats around the UK | ||
| * [[https://www.kayaksandpaddles.co.uk/canoe/kayak/uk/shop/canoe-clubs-uk.htm|Kayaks and Paddles UK]] | * [[https://www.kayaksandpaddles.co.uk/canoe/kayak/uk/shop/canoe-clubs-uk.htm|Kayaks and Paddles UK]] | ||
| + | * [[https://paddledaily.com/|Paddle Daily]] seems to be focused on UK paddling records (but does report paddling records from outside of the UK also) | ||
| + | * [[https://paddleuk.org.uk/ocean-racing/|Paddle UK Ocean Racing]] (Rebranded from "British Canoeing" to "Paddle UK") | ||
| + | * [[https://paddleuk.org.uk/category/all-news/ocean-racing-news/|Paddle UK Ocean Racing News]] | ||
| * [[https://www.songofthepaddle.co.uk/|Song of the Paddle Forum]] | * [[https://www.songofthepaddle.co.uk/|Song of the Paddle Forum]] | ||
| * [[https://www.facebook.com/groups/395803743862021/about|Surfski Kayak]] International Facebook Group based/moderated in Cornwall | * [[https://www.facebook.com/groups/395803743862021/about|Surfski Kayak]] International Facebook Group based/moderated in Cornwall | ||
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| * [[https://www.seakayakpaddler.co.uk/all-advice/152-buyers-guide-british-sea-kayaking-guidebooks|UK Sea Kayak Guidebooks]] Print guidebooks | * [[https://www.seakayakpaddler.co.uk/all-advice/152-buyers-guide-british-sea-kayaking-guidebooks|UK Sea Kayak Guidebooks]] Print guidebooks | ||
| * [[http://www.ukcampsitesearch.co.uk/|UK Campsites]] | * [[http://www.ukcampsitesearch.co.uk/|UK Campsites]] | ||
| + | * … | ||
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| + | |||
| + | ===== Wildlife ===== | ||
| + | |||
| + | (we know, just a drop in the bucket, but sometimes we may be able to include something to watch out for either to avoid or enjoy) | ||
| + | |||
| + | * [[:wild_life#united_kingdom|Sea Creatures near the United Kingdom]] | ||
| * … | * … | ||
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