Store your kayak the right way – in the garage, on the wall, at a club or outdoors over winter. Practical tips for hard-shell and inflatable kayaks, plus 5 mistakes to avoid.

A week-long, 167 km sea kayak tour from Trosa to Sollenkroka through the outer islands of Stockholm's southern archipelago – route, daily stages and gear tips.

From Svinesund at the Norwegian border to the Torne River at the Finnish border – 2,890 km and 110 paddling days along Sweden's whole coastline, one stretch per summer.

Flat, wing or Greenland paddle? Aluminium, fibreglass or carbon fibre? Our guide to choosing the right kayak paddle model and material – plus blade angle and adjustable paddles.

How long should your kayak paddle be? A simple chart based on your height and kayak width, plus tips on paddling style and adjustable paddles.

Buying your first kayak? Here are the five most important things to consider: stability, where you will paddle, who will paddle, hardshell or inflatable, and new or used.