The round Britain team are absolutely thrilled to announce that Kokatat, have agreed to be the official sponsor for our paddling gear. For those that don’t know the company – it focuses on paddle sport clothing and equipment and has an enviable reputation for quality. Based in California since it was established 40 years ago, and named after the Native American word for ‘into the water’, they are easily the most highly regarded manufacturer of kayaking kit.
When we were seeking advice from some of the UK’s top sea kayakers about which kit which should go for, Kokatat was the name that kept being mentioned. Both Geoff and I have purchased some of their kit before and the advice we got reinforced our own views that we ought not to use anything else on this trip. With 100 days and 2,500 miles of paddling – the last thing you want to worry about is your kit letting you down.
Once the new kit arrives we’ll post some photos, tell you about how it shapes up in training and on the expedition itself. Can’t wait!
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