James Altham

Fun water sports to try this Summer

Summer is a beautiful season — it’s full of long days, warm nights, and fragrant air. Though, of course, it does bring with it a lot more heat and sweaty days. That’s why joining in on water sports or activities is the perfect way to cool off, freshen up, and have a whole lot of fun in the meantime. Whether you’re in for an adrenaline kick with kitesurfing or flyboarding, or you prefer something more chill such as yachting or snorkelling, there’s sure to be the perfect activity for everyone.

Unfortunately, it is very common for many water sports equipment and clothing to get damaged. It is just the nature of the activities. Whether getting caught on rocks or accidentally tearing your wetsuits, it's incredibly easy to damage your water sports equipment. What's worse is that water sports items can be very expensive! So, if you damage them, it can be co

You’ve got that fancy tent, the ultralight and comfy sleeping bag that keeps you toasty all night, and the cushy sleeping pad that packs down to the size of a small burrito. Or you’ve got decades-old gear that has survived dozens of trips. In short: you’re stoked and ready to experience the great outdoors.

And everything is great, right until you put a hole in your gear. Unfortunately, puncturing your gear is just part of the game when it comes to camping. The woods are full of sharp things just waiting to tear into your gear. And, if you are trying to lighten your load, that lightweight gear is the more susceptible to ripping and tearing.

The good news is that a small hole doesn’t spell the end of any piece of gear. Most holes can be patched pretty easily with the right knowledge and equipment. We’ve put together this guide to help you repair holes in your camping gear, from clothing to tents to sleeping bags and pads.

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Wild – or outdoor – swimming has enjoyed increased popularity in recent years, with more and more people braving the elements and swimming throughout the seasons. If winter swimming sounds a little bracing, then luckily summer is upon us. The water temperate can still be cold at the start of the official outdoor swimming season, but through gradual acclimatisation your body will soon adjust, and you may be surprised by how much warmer the water temperature feels by the end of the summer – and you should find the experience much more comfortable.

From chilly dips in hidden lagoons to epic lakes and rivers and the sea, outdoor swimming is increasingly popular in the UK, but how do you get started? Before heading for a wild swim it is important to do some research into water safety.

Here is our essential wild outdoor swimming guide, including guidance on water safety and how to get used to swimming in cold water.

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Some how I seem to do this every year!

Autumn is here and Winter will not be far around the corner so it is time to get out my winter boots. Towards the end of last Winter or the beginning of Spring I noticed that my boots were suffering from a little wear and tear (both my wellington boots and more heavy duty walking boots). But as the weather started warming up a bit I didn’t really give much thought to getting them repaired as you wouldn’t be needing them for a while. So I just put them in the cupboard and thought I’ll get round to them when I need them again. But, of course life happens and I never did!

The colder weather has crept up on us and I need my snug waterproof boots again, now because sometimes the British weather can be apocalyptic at times for no apparent reason or without warning. I take a good look at my boots and prey they are not as bad as I think but realise that