Sea kayaking means managing specific risks: sudden weather changes, unpredictable currents, and the difficulty of communicating in an emergency. VHF (Very High Frequency) marine radio is therefore an essential safety tool for paddlers who want to maximise safety at sea. Unlike a mobile phone, whose range depends on cell coverage, […]
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When you dream of sailing to Antarctica or Svalbard, choosing the ship matters almost as much as the destination. Ship size, comfort, capacity, the onboard atmosphere—everything shapes the experience. At Voyage Kayak, I’m lucky to guide on several Oceanwide Expeditions vessels. Here’s an insider’s look at three emblematic ships: Plancius, […]
Colada at anchor in Cala Tivela – South Corsica The Concept: A Floating Basecamp for Your Kayak Adventures Our Mediterranean “kayak + catamaran” trips blend the comfort of a liveaboard sailing yacht with the freedom of sea kayaking. Aboard Colada, a Venezia 42 catamaran, we sail from anchorage to anchorage […]
Traveling with Your Kayak: How It Works On some destinations there’s no reliable sea-kayak fleet or compliant safety gear on site. Rather than giving up, we bring everything with us. Which means the expedition starts… at the airport. A TRAK kayak in its rolling bag Expedition-Ready Folding Kayaks We use […]
Understanding Tidal Currents in the Komodo Archipelago Between Two Oceans, a Powerful and Unpredictable Dance The Komodo Archipelago, nestled between the major Indonesian islands of Sumbawa and Flores, is a fascinating playground for sea kayakers… but also a natural laboratory for anyone interested in ocean dynamics. Here, tides […]