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Events, gear guides and adventures from the Ultra Dry community.
3 August 2026
The essential open-water kit: a bright tow float, a dry bag, something warm and a hot drink. The full checklist for UK sea swimmers.
For most people a 10-20 litre dry bag is right. Here’s how every size from 5L to 55L compares for kayaking, paddleboarding and sea swimming.
A properly closed dry bag shrugs off rain, waves and a dunking – and floats. What IPX ratings mean, and how to close a roll-top so it never leaks.
25 June 2026
Summer 2026 is packed — 185 UK watersports events still to come. From open-water swims and kayak races to regattas, triathlons and surf series, here’s what’s on and where, plus the new UK Watersports Events Calendar.
3 April 2026
62 new UK watersports events just added — including RNLI swims in Cornwall, Keswick Mountain Festival, Lake District sailing, and Scottish wild swims. Browse them all.
Entry deadlines approaching for UK watersports events in April 2026. Don’t miss the Devizes to Westminster, BKSA Foiling Series, Osprey Triathlon, and more.
Everything you need to know about the 2026 English National Surfing Championships at Fistral Beach, Newquay. Dates, divisions, entry details, and what to bring.
The best UK watersports events in April 2026 — from national surfing championships at Fistral to the legendary Devizes to Westminster canoe race. Find your next event.
28 March 2026
Love the idea of a waterproof changing robe but not the Dryrobe price tag? You’re not alone. Here’s why the Ultra Dry Changing Robe delivers the same warmth, waterproofing, and quality — at a significantly lower price. Dryrobe pioneered the waterproof changing robe market and they deserve credit for that. But “pioneered” doesn’t always mean […]
Still on the fence about buying a waterproof changing robe? Here are 10 reasons why it might be the best outdoor purchase you ever make — whether you swim, surf, walk the dog. Looking for a swim changing robe or a more affordable dryrobe alternative?, or just stand on the sidelines watching the kids play […]
Your child has signed up for the Duke of Edinburgh Award — brilliant! But now comes the kit list. Wondering what does my child need for DofE? This guide covers everything parents need to know, from what the expedition actually involves to the gear that will keep your child safe, dry, and comfortable. What Is […]
Capsizing, spray, rain, and waves — kayaking and canoeing will test any bag to its limits. Here’s how to choose the right waterproof dry bag to keep your gear bone dry on the water. If you’ve ever fished a soggy sandwich out of a soaked rucksack after a day on the river, you already know […]
