Kayaking & Paddling – What You Need to Know

SHOP PADDLING CRAFTS NOW At Nautical Sports, we are a one-stop kayaking shop focused primarily on the recreational side of the sport of paddling and are geared to introduce the novice to this great outdoor activity. We stock a comprehensive range of craft from local...
Camp Range

Camp Range

Here’s details of a subset of our camping range, all of which can be found in our latest Camping & Ourdoor Catalogue. The range of fittings & accessories are for tents, camper vans, caravans, campers, RV’s, park homes, motor homes, trailers &...
Seven Essential Knots to Know

Seven Essential Knots to Know

If you didn’t learn knots when you were young, you can still master them quickly. The key is to learn what a given knot should look like when completed, then practice tying it until you can do it with your eyes closed. When studying knots, it helps to know some terms....
Universal Soft Roof Rack by Gear4Gear

Universal Soft Roof Rack by Gear4Gear

This week, we are going to profile one of our top selling products from Gear4Gear – their Universal Soft Roof Rack. This is truly the most universal and versatile soft rack on the market. Made from UV resistant and extremely tough Rip-Stop Canvas, the foam has...
Places To Paddle in South Africa

Places To Paddle in South Africa

South Africans are so blessed with amazing rivers, gorgeous scenery and a climate perfect for outdoor enthusiasts and adventurers. If you are looking for your next great paddling adventure in this beautiful destination, we have the low-down for you.   One of the...
Ropes – What You Need To Know

Ropes – What You Need To Know

At Nautical Sports, we are striving to be a one-stop rope shop – supplying everything individuals, companies and industry need that require ropes and the associated rigging and rope management hardware. Our range includes natural fibre and synthetic yarn ropes of...
Paddlers Gift Guide – The Mother’s Day Edition

Paddlers Gift Guide – The Mother’s Day Edition

Why give Mom cut flowers for Mother’s Day that will wilt in a couple of days when you can give her the gift of outdoors? Well, stuff that she can use in the outdoors anyway. If your mom enjoys getting out on the water in any shape or form, keep reading – we have...
What you need to know about the SUP (Stand Up Paddle)

What you need to know about the SUP (Stand Up Paddle)

The Stand Up Paddle (SUP) has finally gone mainstream here in South Africa and specifically here in Port Elizabeth! It took a while, mainly due to the high cost of boards putting it out of the reach of many watersport enthusiasts. This has thankfully slowly been...
Bike Rack Systems: An Introduction

Bike Rack Systems: An Introduction

Bike Rack Systems or Bicycle Carriers are classified according to how they are attached to your vehicle. These classifications can be divided into Tow Ball, Roof Rack or Rear Boot mounted carriers. The most common and convenient bike rack is the tow ball mounted. If...
Using Nautical Rope in Interior Design

Using Nautical Rope in Interior Design

While it is often considered to be more of a utilitarian necessity, using nautical rope and twine in decorating your home can be really fun and is eco-friendly. Not to mention relatively inexpensive! Nautical rope is a brilliant material for furniture decoration as...
Car Racking Systems: An introduction

Car Racking Systems: An introduction

Car racking systems are solutions attached to and used on vehicles to transport a range of goods easily and without compromising on space in the vehicle. These goods may include sporting, recreational, luggage or tradesmen equipment and supplies. Car racking systems...
Our BG Boat Parts Stock Catalogue

Our BG Boat Parts Stock Catalogue

BG Boat Parts comes highly recommended by Nautical Sports. As well as being manufactured in South Africa, all of their products are of a very high standard too. Download our stock catalogue for BG Boat Parts by clicking on the link below. Pop in to our shop or browse...