Rafting has been a popular activity since the days of orange flares and big moustaches...yeap, the 1970s.  It has only really become a regular adventure offering in Scotland however since the

Boofing is one of the most important actions in kayaking. Master the boof and you will go a long way towards avoiding many of the beatings which you would undoubtedly otherwise get.

Can you breathe underwater? No? Then you're going to want a darn fine roll if you ever want to get anywhere with kayaking! I've always said that rolling is the most important skill in our sport and I think this is especially the case for beginners. I haven't heard a good coach say otherwise.

I couldn't do any flat water moves at all until about a month ago. Then I tried something which changed everything...and I thought to myself: Wow! Why didn't anybody tell me to do that?

Now I'm going to tell you, and hopefully it will make as much difference to your paddling as it has to mine.

White-water Kayaking in Scotland can be awesome, but getting on the right river in the right water conditions has traditionally only been possible for those with a sixth-sense.