Sea Kayaking and Seaweed: A Guided Coastal Adventure
How did you get into seaweed foraging? Maria got into foraging about eight to ten years ago, after already spending thirty years out on the water kayaking. Seaweed had always...
Looking for the right sea kayaking gear year-round? Founder Chris Reed knows what works when the weather changes. With decades of hands-on experience designing and testing performance clothing in real conditions, Chris is sharing his top kit recommendations for every season—from winter layering essentials to summer paddling must-haves. Whether you're braving cold coastal waters or catching evening tides, these picks are tried, tested, and trusted.

At Reed Chillcheater, we believe the best adventures are built on trust trust in your equipment, your environment, and the people behind the products. For over 25 years, we’ve been crafting high-performance watersports clothing and equipment right here in the UK, empowering paddlers, kayakers, and explorers to venture further, safer, and with confidence.
How did you get into seaweed foraging? Maria got into foraging about eight to ten years ago, after already spending thirty years out on the water kayaking. Seaweed had always...
A local guide’s perspective on paddling at the edge of the world Always plan for change Every summer, paddlers arrive in Lofoten with a carefully planned route marked on a...
Sun, Salt and Sea Kayaks: How I Keep My Sea Kayaking Gear Lasting Longer If you spend as much time on the water as I do, you will know that...