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What does "Och Aye the Noo" Actually Mean?
I get asked about the name Och Aye Canoe from time to time, particularly where it came from, so I thought it was worth explaining! Most people have probably heard the...
What does "Och Aye the Noo" Actually Mean?
I get asked about the name Och Aye Canoe from time to time, particularly where it came from, so I thought it was worth explaining! Most people have probably heard the...
Sometimes the best decision is not to paddle there
Last week I was officially on annual leave, but if you know me, you'll know I find it very difficult to switch off completely! Instead of sitting at home, I...
Sometimes the best decision is not to paddle there
Last week I was officially on annual leave, but if you know me, you'll know I find it very difficult to switch off completely! Instead of sitting at home, I...
5 Things People Get Wrong About Paddleboarding
If you’ve ever watched someone gliding across the water on a paddleboard and thought: “That looks amazing… but I’d probably fall straight in.” You are definitely not alone. At Och...
5 Things People Get Wrong About Paddleboarding
If you’ve ever watched someone gliding across the water on a paddleboard and thought: “That looks amazing… but I’d probably fall straight in.” You are definitely not alone. At Och...
Why Being on the Water Calms the Nervous System
People often tell me they feel calmer on the water (I relate!), even if they don't know why. Sometimes they only realise it afterwards - shoulders dropped, breathing slower, head...
Why Being on the Water Calms the Nervous System
People often tell me they feel calmer on the water (I relate!), even if they don't know why. Sometimes they only realise it afterwards - shoulders dropped, breathing slower, head...
Och Aye Canoe 2025 Review!
At the heart of Och Aye Canoe is the belief that paddlesports should be for everyone. In 2025, that meant continuing to deliver: Kayaking, canoeing and paddleboarding sessions for complete beginners...
Och Aye Canoe 2025 Review!
At the heart of Och Aye Canoe is the belief that paddlesports should be for everyone. In 2025, that meant continuing to deliver: Kayaking, canoeing and paddleboarding sessions for complete beginners...