Currents & Campsites

Currents & Campsites is the premier guidebook for paddlesport enthusiasts, mapping out essential kit, adventure planning, and the finest waterways and overnight stays for your next kayaking or canoeing adventure. Drawing from decades of personal experience on the water, this guide goes beyond basic navigation to offer a curated look at the specific logistics and serene landscapes that make a multi-day journey truly memorable. Blending expert technical advice with the soulful storytelling of a lifelong paddler, it gives you exactly what it takes to find the perfect line through the water and the best spot to pitch a tent. Part 1 - The Basics & Evolution of Paddlesport: An authoritative overview of paddlesport crafts and their core characteristic differences, featuring a deep dive into the invaluable design input of the late Duncan Winning OBE to the modern-day sea kayak. Part 2 - Camping & Equipment: Your definitive layout for multi-day adventures. Covers tent selection, sleeping bags, and an essential guide to campsite nutrition, food prep, and outdoor cooking. Part 3 - Safety & Navigation: A practical framework for both group and solo adventures on the water. Master risk assessment, build skills through training and experience, and learn real-world navigation utilising four- and six-figure grid references alongside modern GPS tools and SOS emergency devices. Part 4 - Planning an Adventure: How to effectively research your routes, understand different bodies of water, account for harsh seasonal differences, and ensure your team has perfectly matched shared goals. Part 5 - The Journeys (With Video Companions): A collection of authentic solo and group adventures, each featuring a scan-to-watch link to full video footage on the Planet Paddler channel. Includes a spectacular guest feature from professional coach Liam Green of Green Wave Guiding, documenting his legendary Canoe Sufferfest: Scotland to England adventure.