At the northern tip of the Sultanate of Oman, facing the Strait of Hormuz, Musandam feels like a world apart: mineral mountains, deep sea inlets, villages reached by boat and remarkably clear water. It is also large and varied enough to offer two very different sea-kayaking journeys: a camping itinerancy […]
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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, […]
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, […]
What if the boat were not simply your accommodation, but the key to a genuine sea kayaking journey? That is exactly the role of Colada, our Fountaine Pajot Venezia 42 catamaran. She follows the group’s progress, carries the equipment, meets the kayaks again each evening at a new anchorage and […]
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 […]