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BG Boat Scuppers South Africa | Why Quality Matters
Why Cheap Boat Scuppers Will Cost You More in the Long Run Leisure Man hears this one a lot at the counter: "I found the same scupper elsewhere for half the price. Why are yours more expensive?" It's a fair question. And it deserves a straight answer. Nautical Sports...
Cam Buckle vs Ratchet Tie Downs: Which One Do You Actually Need?
We've all seen it. Something large and unsecured bouncing off the back of a bakkie on the N2. It's dangerous, it's avoidable, and frankly, it's embarrassing. If you're buying tie downs in South Africa, whether you're heading to Sardinia Bay with the kayaks on the roof...
Tent Pole Fittings – how the sizes work
Aluminum Round Tubes used for camping tent poles are referred to by their OD (Outer Diameter) measurment. Common sizes are 16mm, 19mm, 22mm and 25mm. The fittings sizes are then referred to by the OD size of tube they fit - not the size of the fitting or the ID (Inner...
Note to all competitive paddlers – SAMSA regulations on PFD’s for CSA events
The original article can be found @ http://www.gcu.co.za/pfds-lifejackets-samsa-rules/ AFTER 26th January 2020, all paddlers will need to have a SAMSA approved PFD (with NRCS number) at any CSA sanctioned event. Some context CSA (Canoeing South Africa) was granted...
Kayaking & Paddling – What You Need to Know
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 manufacturers such as...
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 & trailer top...
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
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
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
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
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 the...
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...