Summer isn’t over yet: 7 ways to make the most of late summer with kayaking

Just because the summer holidays are coming to an end doesn’t mean summer has to be over. There are still warm evenings to enjoy, weekends to fill and plenty of time to get outside before the days start getting shorter.

Late summer is actually a great time for kayaking. The water is still inviting, the temperatures are often comfortable, and with fewer holiday plans filling your calendar, it can be easier to fit a quick paddle into your everyday routine.

Here are seven easy ways to make the most of the last days of summer with kayaking and outdoor adventures.

1. Go kayaking after work

You don’t need an entire day off to enjoy a kayaking adventure. Swap your usual evening routine for a few hours on the water instead.

An after-work paddle is a simple way to switch off after a busy day, spend time outside and make a normal weekday feel a little more like a holiday. With Kayakomat, you can book your kayak online and head to your nearest station when it suits you.

2. Plan an evening paddle with friends

Summer evenings are made for spending time with friends, so why not take the fun onto the water? Grab a few friends, book your kayaks and explore somewhere close to home.

A paddle can be a great alternative to the usual dinner, drinks or coffee catch-up - and gives you the chance to experience your local surroundings from a completely different perspective.

3. Go kayaking at golden hour

As summer starts to wind down, make the most of the evenings while you still can. Sunset kayaking is a particularly memorable way to spend an evening, with calmer surroundings, golden light and beautiful views over the water.

Bring your camera, invite someone along and enjoy a slower pace before heading home.

4. Make a weekend adventure

You don’t need to travel far to feel like you have escaped. Choose a Kayakomat station you have not visited before and make a day of it.

Combine your kayaking trip with a picnic, swim, hike or coffee stop nearby. Sometimes the best adventures are the ones that are only a short journey from home.

5. Try an after-school paddle

Once school starts again, weekdays can quickly become filled with routines. An after-school kayaking trip is an easy way to add some adventure back into the week.

Grab a friend or head out with the family, spend a few hours outdoors and enjoy the water before the evening routine begins.

6. Explore somewhere new by kayak

You might know your local area well, but have you ever explored it from the water? Kayaking offers a completely different perspective on familiar lakes, rivers and coastlines.

Choose a nearby station and discover somewhere new without needing to plan a big trip.

7. Don’t wait until next summer to paddle

It’s easy to think that once August ends, summer adventures are finished. But there’s still time to get outside and make the most of the season.

Whether it’s an after-work kayak, an evening paddle with friends or a weekend adventure, you don’t need a holiday to enjoy time on the water.

Summer isn’t over yet. Find your nearest Kayakomat station, book your kayak and make the most of the last summer days.