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A Lofoten SUP adventure

by Peter Tranter | Jan 30, 2025 | UK & Euro features | 2

Beata Plutka from Poland fell in love with SUP immediately upon stepping on a paddleboard.

Arctic Norway

by Peter Tranter | Sep 19, 2024 | UK & Euro features | 0

Sea kayaking adventures traversing Senja, Kvaloya and many other magical Arctic islands

36 top tips for sea kayak expeditions

by Peter Tranter | Jul 25, 2024 | Coaching/How to…, UK & Euro features | 0 |

After 3 successful 10-day sea kayak expeditions on the Lofoten Archipelago, these are my reflections.

Comfy paddling – female inclusivity with Gutsy Girls and Nordic Paddling, Norway

by Peter Tranter | Oct 12, 2023 | UK & Euro features | 0

According to Sport England, only 35% of females participate in regular physical exercise.

Sørøya – the green island

by Peter Tranter | May 25, 2023 | UK & Euro features | 0

This island is often called the green island due to its intense green-coloured vegetation in the summer.

A chat with… Kev Brady

by Peter Tranter | Mar 28, 2023 | Profiles | 0

Kev lives and breathes the lifestyle of an adventure paddler and has pushed the boundaries of the sport.

From Trondheim to the north cape

by Peter Tranter | Jul 22, 2021 | UK & Euro features | 0

My friend Ruth had taken part in the 1995 Arctic Canoe race in Lapland and always felt like returning to kayak down the Finnish-Swedish border rivers. Looking at the map in 2008, we realised that the starting point was a mere 30 miles from the Norwegian sea.

Pyranha Team Tour of Europe

by Peter Tranter | Jul 22, 2021 | UK & Euro features | 0

Tooled up with 18 boats, ten paddles and a whole bunch of toys, the Pyranha team cruised down to their first stop, the majestic Val Sesia Valley in Italy, and assist with the river guiding and safety of the Gene 17 Kayaking Festival.

Destinations

by Peter Tranter | Mar 24, 2021 | Worldwide features | 0

After what feels like a never-ending barrage of cancelled trips and postponed expeditions – finally, there may be a glimmer of hope on the horizon.

Scandinavian SUP Adventures

by Peter Tranter | Jan 26, 2021 | UK & Euro features | 0

Norway is a diverse country holding some of the world’s most diverse landscapes

THE wondrous topography of Norway

by Peter Tranter | Nov 17, 2020 | UK & Euro features | 0

The flooded U-shaped valleys create dramatic scenery with towering sheer cliffs that surround the water on three sides before opening the land to allow a connection to the sea.