Boat packing / hints & tips - discussion. Sea Kayaker magazine has a .pdf with a packing diagram.

Camping equipment - see the Camping Equipment page for anything related to camping equipment.

Caring for electronic gear in a "wet" environment - discussion

Cases - Pelicases / Outdoor.Cases - discussion from the Inland Forum with comments on Pelicase problems and offering an alternative from Outdoor.Cases

Cleats and fairleads - see the refs to "Tow Lines" below.

Compasses - discussion. This discussion covers demountable compasses like the Silva 58 and 85.

Contact lenses - discussion

Deck bags - discussion. Deck netting and other "on deck" storage ideas - discussion. See also this article on Outfitting Sea Kayaks.

Deck lines - discussion here and here

Drinking water - carrying / storing water in a sea kayak - discussion

Dry bags - comments on Lomo dry bags - discussion

EPIRBs - see the Safety page

Equipment Reviews are here.

Fins - for surf kayks - discussion here and here

Fishing, Food & "kayaking food ideas" - discussion here, here and here. See also this discussion for ideas on kit to use.

Fishing from a sea kayak - discussion. KayakFishing.co.uk could also be of interest. Whitby Sea Anglers run a good site dedicated to sea angling and appear to have some good information about fishing from a kayak.

Flares - see the Safety page

Flasks - discussion with suggestions and comments on good and bad choices of thermos flask.

Footrests - useful discussion on foam footrests. This discussion shows the old fashioned "fail safe" bracket. See also the article on outfitting sea kayaks for more ideas.

GPS - see the Navigation & GPS page

Hatches - discussion on making VCP hatches fit, easing removal etc. See this discussion for info on sourcing Kayak Sport hatches.

Insurance for kit, boats etc - discussion.

Keel strip - See this discussion - info on replacing / diy fitting in the Repairs & Modifications page

Kites - discussion on using kites to power a kayak.

Knives - Britishblades.com provides a wealth of resources for anyone "into" knives, including an excellent article on using the Lansky sharpening system. This YouTube video by Lansky shows how to use their system. This discussion considers the legal aspects of carrying a knife, and also has some suggestions for choice of knife. Britishblades also has this FAQ on the legalities of knives, and also this interesting (and lengthy) discussion.

Knives - safety - discussion.

Logos, lettering for boat names etc - John Woods runs a business making, amongst other things, laser cut vinyl lettering and logos. He's reasonably priced and the quality of the product is excellent - contact him at norsewood99@hotmail.com to discuss your needs and ideas.

Outfitting Sea Kayaks - article with a wide range of ideas on everything from deck bags to electric pumps.

Pumps - Electric - discussion. See also this article where there are numerous other links and ideas.

Radar Reflectors - see the Safety page

Repairs, maintenance, modifications and things to make, see here. Details of resources for repairs to boats, equipment, clothing & tents, and various DIY ideas.

Repair kit - article with suggestions for a repair kit.

Rudders / skegs - discussion

Safety Kit - discussion.

Safety equipment such as flares, paddle floats etc - see the Safety page

Sails - discussion

Security - ways of stopping your sea boat being stolen - discussion here and here

Self bailer - discussion

Skegs - see the numerous links in the Technique Page where there's also an article on fixing them.

Sleeping Bags - RAB make superb sleeping bags, liners, down jackets etc and have some synthetic filled bags which would be good for kayak camping.

Solar panels / chargers - discussions here and here

Spray decks - discussion. See here for DIY ideas. Phoenix seem to be able to offer a custom-made service, as well as claiming to be able offer a wide range of standard sizes.

Storing sea kayaks - illustrated article with a variety of storage ideas. See also this discussion

Torches / headlamps - Candlepowerforums.com is the place to look. See also this discussion.

Tow lines - discussion here and here and here. See this discussion for thoughts on fitting cleats and fairleads. This discussion deals specifically with fittings on plastic boats.

Tow lines - Article on choosing, making and using a towline for a sea-kayak.

Transporting kayaks - arranging couriers etc - people have reported that Shiply.com is a useful resource.

Transporting / storing sea-boats - discussion here and here and here. This discussion has some good pictures. See this illustrated article for ideas on storing sea kayaks. This discussion looks at the practicalities of speed and roofrack systems. This discussion illustrates a superb vehicle trailer idea for transporting a large, heavy double sea kayak. This discussion on the Inland board is about the inflatable "Handirack" - perhaps not the best way to carry a sea boat, but it can be done.

Transporting kayaks on vehicles - Kari-Tek have some interesting solutions, as do Kayak Carrier Systems and Marsport.. For Thule roof bars and equipment, see Roofbox.co.uk or Roofracks.co.uk. See also this discussion. This discussion on legalities is worth a look at and has references to overhangs, and this Factsheet on Overhanging Loads from DTI gives a lot of useful information. See this discussion for a cunning attachment point at the front of a vehicle.

Trolleys - discussion here and here. Kari-Tek and Kayak Carrier Systems make practical, strong trolleys. See also the DIY Page for suggestions on making your own trolley. See also this discussion which covers KCS, KariTec and others. The 002 (August 2007) issue of Ocean Paddler Magazine has an excellent review - click here. (Sadly, the KCS trolley is currently unavailable following Mike Thomson's death in 2008.)

VHF radio (marine) - see the VHF page.

Waterproof map cases - discussion

Clothing

Buoyancy Aids - sea - discussion. See also this discussion on the 2005 Peak Sea Zip. This discussion references the Kokatat MsFit Tour.

Bouyancy Aid - article with suggestions as to what to carry in and on your bouyancy aid.

Bouyancy Aids - reviews - Kokatat MsFit

Base layers / underwear - discussion

Cags - discussions here, here and here on cags generally. Peak Combi Short - discussion

Cag reviews - Kokatat Tec Tour - Palm Yukon.

Clothing, equipment and preparation for cold weather - discussion here and here. See this discussion for views on "summer survival" kit, including ref to Fourth Element thermocline gear and Reed Chillcheater. Immersion wear - discussion. See this discussion for comment on "summer survival". Winter clothing - discussion. How to Dress for Kayaking from Atlantic Kayak Tours gives some good advice on and covers clothing choices relative to temperatures and conditions. Another of their articles on Cold Water Safety on makes salutory reading. This one on Cold Water Paddling offers some useful suggestions on kit and equipment. From Ocean Paddler magazine, this excellent article outlines ideas on clothing for sea kayaking. This discussion has suggestions for good thermals.

Drysuits - discussion here (includes comments on the practicality of importing from the States - see also this discussion). See also here and here. This discussion has reference to the benefits of "feet/socks" over ankle seals. See this discussion for comment on drysuits v other clothing combinations, also this one. See this discussion for thoughts on breathable / non-breathable drysuits. This discussion has suggestions for female specific suits for the smaller lady.

Drysuits - manufacturers and "made to measure" - see the Retailers page.

Drysuit - Lomo Renegade - discussion

Drysuit reviews - Palm Sidewinder - Kokatat Expedition (Goretex)

Footwear - discussion here and here. Warm footwear - discussion.

Footwear - reviews - Mukluks and Hunter Wellingtons. From Douglas Wilcox's blog, his review - "sandles, booties or wellies"?

Gloves & pogies - discussion here and here

Latex seals - care of - (on dry cags, suits etc) - discussion from the Inland board with some useful suggestions. The DIY, Repairs page here has links to people who can replace damaged seals.

PFD's - see Bouyancy Aids.

Paddles

Blade types - discussion

Choosing - discussion. See also this discussion on Werners v Lendals. AS Watersports have an article on choosing paddles, and most of the major manufacturers also have guidance on their sites.

Cranked shafts - discussion

Epic Activ and Relaxed Touring - review

Greenland paddles - discussion - see also the History page where there are links to historical resources.

Greenland paddles - making your own - see the DIY page

Lendal Kinetic Wings - see this review and this discussion

Lendal PadLok system - discussion (see also the discussion above)

Paddle floats - discussion here and here

Paddle leashes - discussions here and here. An article on making your own is here.

Paddle length - there are guides to paddle length on the Ainsworth Paddles site and also the Werner site.

Paddle manufacturers and retailers - see the retailers & manufacturers page

Paddling technique / paddle choices - discussion

Splits - discussion. See the Repairs & DIY Page for discussion on DIY'ing the job.

Werner vs Lendal - discussion with thoughts on others as well.

Maps / Charts / Books

Books - Abebooks.com and BookFinder.com - useful resources for finding all sorts of books. See also the UKSKGB Reviews page and reviews by Mark Rainsley in UKRGB's Book Review section. Seapaddler.co.uk also has an excellent reviews page. Pesda Press publish a variety of "paddling books" including various guides and technical books.

Charts - Admiralty Hydrographic Office folio of charts for the area from Mull of Kintyre to Ardmurchan Point including Mull, Iona, Tiree, Coll, Jura, Islay and right up Loch Linnhe to Fort William - £37.50. They have a similar folio for other areas, including the Clyde. They also offer an Electronic Chart Plotter on CD at £49.95 - (prices as at Jan 2006). Marine Chart Services sell used and "cancelled" charts at very reasonable prices, as well as new ones. Maptech-Marine "digitally reproduce charts from reputable world institutions including the British Admiralty with all the colour and detail found on the paper original".

Maps - Ordnance Survey Maps from the OS, the National Mapping Office of GB.