Watersports
Up and Under Watersports
Welcome to the watersports section of our website. Up and Under has been supplying watersports equipment since the business opened in 1977. We have a massive amount of knowledge and experience. We are also the largest Canoe and Kayak Store in South Wales and are only 10 minutes drive from, The Cardiff International White Water Centre. (CIWW) If you want to get wet, we will help you get on the water!
We cover an exciting range of watersports equipment that comes from the best suppliers and manufacturers.
For the latest ranges of kit, delve deeper into your chosen category. We also often have some great deals on end of line products. These can be found in the watersports sale section below.
For the new season of 2024, we are very proud to welcome the following new brands to our portfolio!
Our watersports section is broken down into 12 main areas, which are detailed below.
Body Boarding and Surfing - Body Boards, Wetsuits, Rash Vests and Beach Essentials. All of the key components for a family beach holiday. Watersports Brands Stocked - Australian Board Company, Circle One, Dryrobe and Jobe.
Clothing - PFDs, Kayak Jackets, Changing Towels, Watersports Shoes, Drysuits, Rash Vest and Thermals and Trousers and Shorts to name but a few. All the best items to stay warm and comfortable whilst kayaking on the river. Watersports Brands Stocked - Adidas, Bestard, Circle One, Crewsaver, Dryrobe, Jobe, La Sportiva, Nookie, Palm, Peak PS, Sweet Protection and Yak.
Competition Kayaking - Whether your into Canoe Polo, Sprint Kayaking or Canoe Slalom, This is the place to locate your required kit. Whether it is a pair of Paddles, a Kayak or a piece of kayak outfitting, the chances are we will be able to help. Watersports Brands Stocked - Canoe Polo Zone, Combat, Exo Kayaks, Mikasa, Revenge and Streamlyte.
Inflatable Kayaking - If you looking for a small and compact inflatable kayak, to go into the garage of your motorhome. Or something for backpacking and packrafting in Scotland. This is the place to look. Watersports Brands Stocked - Aqua-Bound, Kokopelli, Seago, Streamlyte and TNP
Open Canoeing - If your looking to keep with tradition and take to the water in a Canadian Canoe, this is the area to be. An open canoe is great for family use and also then enables you to partake in canoe camping trips and bushcraft adventures. Watersports Brands Stocked - Ainsworth, Bending Branches, Eckla, Hou Canoes, Palm, Peak PS, Ruk Sport, Silverbirch Canoes, TNP, Venture Canoes, Werner and Whetman Equipment.
Outdoor Swimming - One of the new areas of watersports for Us. Whether your trying your first triathlon and looking for an open water swimsuit. Or if your a regular lake swimmer or if you are looking at cold water dipping. This is the place to find your Swimming Gloves, Skull Caps, Tow Floats and Goggles. We also sell Masks, Fins and Underwater Scooters for Snorkelling. Watersports Brands Stocked - Dryrobe, Jobe, Palm, Typhoon and Zone3
Recreational Touring - This is all about spending quality time on the water. Whether your enjoying coastal kayaking tours or whether you want to do some canal kayak routes. We have the correct selection of kayaking equipment for you. The recreational kayak selection here all offer enhanced directional stability, offer basic storage for a great day on the water. Watersports Brands Stocked - Aqua-Bound, Dagger, Islander Kayaks, Kajak Sport, Nookie, P & H Kayaks, Palm, Pyranha, Streamlyte, Tootega Kayaks and TNP
Stand Up Paddle Boarding - A fantastic watersport which is all about exploring the local waterways available. Whether you want to SUP on a lake or go paddle boarding on a canal. We have the gear to suit! We have a great range of paddle board packages, buoyancy aids (PFDs), wetsuits. We also have plenty of dry storage options such as drybags and phone cases. We even sell electric sup pumps as well as manual to keep you inflated! Watersports Brands Stocked - Jobe, Overboard, Palm, Peak PS, Tiki, Typhoon and Whetman Equipment
Sea Kayaking - This is the place for all thing salty. Whether your into coastal sea kayaking trips or you rather open water sea kayaking. We have the sea kayaking equipment you need. Whether you want an expedition sea kayak a playful option of a day touring kayak. We have it! We also stock a range of both straight shaft and cranked shaft sea kayak paddles. Whilst its not always about a new kayak purchase, we also stock a good range of sea kayak outfitting. This helps to keep your current boat in service to the highest standard. Watersports Brands Stocked - Aqua-Bound, Aquapac, Eckla, HF Equipment, Icom, Kajak Sport, North Shore, Overboard, P & H, Palm, Peak PS, Silva, Streamlyte, Valley, VE Paddles, Watershed, Werner and Whetman Equipment.
Sit On Top Kayaking - Sit on top kayaks are a great option for getting into kayaking for the first time. They are exceptionally safe and easy to use. Whether you are looking for some adventure on a family beach holiday or you are looking to explore your local canal. We will have the sit on kayak for you. They are available as a single seat option and also a tandem seat option. We have a great range of kayak paddles that are suitable for your chosen craft. Kayak Trollies to get yoru kayak to the waters edge and also a good range of kayak outfitting to keep your boat in top condition. Watersports Brands Stocked - Eckla, Islander Kayaks, Jobe, Kajak Sport, Palm, Pyranha, RTM, Ruk Sport, Scotty, TNP, Tootega, Wilderness Systems and Whetman Equipment.
Transport - It is all very well having the passion for watersports and owning a Sea Kayak or an Open Canoe. But you do need to get it to the waters edge. In this section we cover all your transport requirements. If you need to transport a kayak, we have a great offering of roof racks, roof rack pads, roof rack straps and also a number of different kayak carrying systems. - Watersports Brands Stocked - Canoe Polo Zone, Dryrobe, Eckla, FCS, Handiworld, Kajak Sport, Kanulock, Nookie, Palm, Playboater, and Thule. We also have a Transport Section in the Outdoor section of the website for the Thule Tow Ball Bike Racks and Roof Racks
White Water Kayaking - This is the area for those who like to get the adrenaline flowing. Whether your into kayak freestyle or kayak river running. We have the best range of kayaks, paddles , Spraydecks, and Safety Equipment. In the event that you whitewater kayak has been used in the most demanding situations, we also stock a good range of spare kayak outfitting. - Watersports Brands Stocked - Aquapac, Dagger, Eckla, Edelrid, HF Equipment, Jobe, Nookie, Ortlieb, Palm, Peak PS, Pyranha, Streamlyte, TNP, Typhoon, VE Paddles, Watershed, Werner, Whetman Equipment and Yak
Chris Sladden Books
The Welsh Rivers
After many years of being out of print and not having a guide book to help you on your Welsh canoeing explorations. The Welsh Rivers Guidebook is now back! The Welsh Rivers Guidebook is the perfect comprehensive guide for kayaking in Wales. It covers over 180 rivers and this will give in excess of 2000 kilometres of paddling from river source to sea.
Pesda Press
BCU Coaching Handbook
The Pesda Press BCU Coaching Handbook is a great kayaking publication if you are getting into Canoe or Kayak Coaching. It also works really well with the BCU Canoe and Kayak Handbook.
Pesda Press
Sea Kayak Navigation
A concise manual of navigation aimed specifically at sea kayakers. In this 2nd edition, the author has added and expanded on topics where they have considered this desirable, but have also taken great care to keep it as short and simple as possible.
Pesda Press
The Outer Hebrides Sea Kayaking
This guide has stood the test of time very well so this is a reprint (2022) with minor updates and corrections. It is not a new edition so don’t rush out and buy one if you already have it. The title has been changed to Outer Hebrides Sea Kayaking, this is just to make it clear that it is a sea kayaking guide.
Pesda Press
South West Sea Kayaking
A guide to some great sea kayaking journeys in the South West of England. In this new edition, the south-west coast of England is described in 50 great voyages, from the Isle of Wight to the Scilly Isles to the Severn Estuary.
Pesda Press
Scottish Sea Kayaking
Scottish Sea Kayaking features a collection of 50 sea kayaking journeys around Scotland and the isles.
Pesda Press
Welsh Sea Kayaking
Welsh Sea Kayaking is a comprehensive guide that gives information on 50 selected trips along the Welsh Coastline. It covers from the Dee Estuary right down to the Bristol Channel. For each trip it gives information on start points, finish points which also include grid references. High and low water times, tide speeds and also other information such as the local coastguard.
Whetman Equipment
Deck Tape 4m
The Whetman Equipment Deck Tape 4m is a straightforward yet effective tow line designed for sit-on-top kayaks and stand-up paddle boards. Measuring 4 meters in length, it includes a quick-release system at both ends for ease of use.
Edelrid
Rescue Canyoning Knife
This cEdelrid Rescue Canyoning Knife is very small. Ideal when trying to pack minimally. Using the included plastic holder, the knife can be easily attached to a harness for quick access when required. Despite its small size it can cut with ease due to the sharp, serrated edge but is safe to use in rescues because of the blunted tip.
McNett
Zip Tech Zipper Lubricant
YKK Zip Lube is a lubricant for YKK zips fitted to drysuits. It's also suitable for other brands of zip.
Yak
Neoprene Paddle Mitt
The Yak Neoprene paddle mitts provide enhanced warmth and comfort during winter kayaking expeditions. With a secure Velcro opening for easy attachment to your paddle, these mitts feature a neoprene build with glued and blind-stitched seams, ensuring optimal performance. The top panel is lined with a fine fleece for additional warmth, and a small gasket in the neck of the paddle mitt helps prevent water ingress.
Palm
Bolt
The Palm Bolt throw bag is equipped with 20m of manageable 11mm polypropylene cored floating rope, boasting a robust breaking strain of 10kN. Versatile for both haul line use and person-to-person rescues, it neatly packs into a wide-neck bag secured by a quick and efficient Fidlock magnetic closure.
Palm
Screw Gate Karabiner
The Palm Screw Gate Karabiner is an essential addition to your kayak safety gear. Crafted by Palm specifically for kayaking, this carabiner boasts an alloy construction with an anodised finish. The screw lock system on the gate ensures heightened safety during use, with a maximum gate opening of 23mm.
Streamlyte
Canoestix Foundation
Blade Material PPSF Overall Length cms 52.5 Effective Length cms 45.0 Maximum Width cms 21 Surface Area sq. cms 795 Shaft STG Paddle Weight @ 152cm - 60" 800 gms Std. Available Lengths 54" - 62"
Streamlyte
Canoestix Enthusiast
Blade Material Nylon 12 Overall Length cms 52.5 Effective Length cms 45.0 Maximum Width 21cms Surface Area sq. cms 795 Shaft SC Paddle Weight @ 152cm - 60" 860 gms Std. Available Lengths 54" - 62"