Another wonderful canoe outing with Dave Wise at Canoe Kent in August 2011. This was my second trip in an open top canoe round the islands and islets of the Medway Estuary on the north Kent coast. On this trip seeing a colony of wild seals of different colours was a real thrill! Being able to get up close and... More

Using my own canoe I joined a Canoe Kent trip down the river Medway out into the estuary. Certainly a great couple of days. The transition down the Medway from freshwater to salt was very interesting. Scenery, history, archaeology and landscape. I couldn't help but feel that I was seeing the skyline of Kent as it would have been seen... More

Medway’s maritime history is rich and lengthy; packed with tales of strength and courage, sea-faring stomachs made of steel and salt-blinded skills. As a more recent product of the Medway Towns I lack most of these traits, so approached Dave Wise of Canoe Kent, as he prepared for our trip, with trepidation and a weedy wave. Within five minutes of... More

I joined Dave for a two days and two nights paddling on the Medway Estuary and Swale. Dave was a considerate guide and good company throughout. The paddling was at times a little bit challenging especially coming back up the Swale. Dave provided all the encouragement and help needed to crack it. The sense of satisfaction gained when looking on... More

Yet another enjoyable trip on the Estuary with Canoe Kent, I have been out twice on the estuary, three times on the Maidstone area of the River Medway and on Two sections of the Royal Military Canal, so far only the estuary Trips have been over night camping, I am hoping to arrange with Dave to take a trip from... More

Went out for a 2 day, one night trip. Camped on a deserted island. Great sunset, with driftwood campfire and delicious food. It was tagliatelle with pear, Stilton, walnut and cream sauce, with a rocket salad on the side. Lots of bird life and we saw seal, it was a really peaceful campsite right next to the water. There was... More

My wife and I recently went on a three-day adventure to the Medway Estuary with Canoe Kent, run by Dave Wise. Medway may not at first sound like anyone’s idea of an adventure, but that is part of the trip’s charm, to explore genuinely wild places where you wouldn’t expect to find them. The estuary itself is remarkably quiet, despite... More