FAQ
About this site, submitting expeditions, and expedition kayaking generally.
How do I submit my expedition?
Use the Submit page form - you don't need an account. Tell us the basics (paddler, dates, route, distance) plus any photo URLs and the story. We review and publish manually.
Is this an active site or an archive?
Both. The chronology is the archive - the historical record of sea kayak expeditions since 1865. The blog and resources are active - we add content regularly.
Who runs this site?
ExpeditionKayak was originally built by Dominic Miles at Shout Websites in Devon, UK, for Sean Morley's 2004 UK circumnavigation. It's now an open editorial site documenting expedition kayaking worldwide.
Can I email Paul Caffyn or Sean Morley directly?
Paul Caffyn's contact is via paulcaffyn.co.nz. Sean Morley's site is riverandocean.com. Please respect that they're not customer-service operations - approach with genuine purpose.
Is sea kayaking still relevant in 2026?
More than ever. The modern sea kayak expedition tradition started with John MacGregor in 1865 and has only deepened. Climate change is opening new northern routes (a mixed blessing); modern materials and communications make safer expeditions possible.
Do you take advertising?
Yes - editorial content is independent but display advertising covers operating costs. Affiliate gear recommendations on resource pages where relevant. Sponsored content (clearly labelled) from kit makers occasionally.
What about commercial outfitter listings?
We're exploring this for the future. If you run a sea kayaking outfitter and would like to be listed when we launch that section, contact us.
What's the difference between sea kayaking and expedition sea kayaking?
Sea kayaking covers day trips, club paddles, courses and instruction. Expedition sea kayaking is the subset focused on multi-day self-sufficient journeys, typically over distances measured in hundreds or thousands of miles.