Tag: Sport

There’s an apt way to describe climbing’s popularity increase in the UK in the past decade, and that’s steep.   Even before the sport’s debut at the Olympics in Tokyo in the summer of 2021, the activity had seen more and more people wanting to give it a go, as climbing gyms and centres popped […]

As summer turns into autumn and then winter, cyclists will be forgiven for thinking that the opportunities for organised sportives dry up.   However, there are plenty of organised events in the cooler months around the UK to look forward to.   We’ve picked out five of our top sportives from around Britain that should […]

Since the beginning of the modern Olympics in 1896, the number of sports in the Summer Games program has gradually increased.   While the original Athens Games involved only nine sports and 43 events, Tokyo 2020 will feature 33 sports and a massive 339 medal events, making it the biggest Olympic program to date. But […]

The thought of a monster Christmas feast of turkey, roast potatoes and all the trimmings might be creeping into your mind with the festive season truly upon us.   However, for some the last week of December is not about gorging on mountains of food and enjoying one too many ‘refreshments’.   There is still […]

Sea kayaking is one of the most low impact and spectacular ways to explore unique areas of coastline. It offers multiple opportunities to spot unusual wildlife and visit places inaccessible by foot. In order to get the most out of your kayaking trip, check out our comprehensive policies and make sure you have the necessary […]

1. Hamstring strain The growth of professional rugby has resulted in a more physically demanding game thus increasing lower limb muscle injuries. Sprinting and quick turns can overstretch the Hamstring muscle, tearing or straining the tissue. A thorough warm up and the combined strengthening of the hamstrings together with the quadriceps in equal amounts can […]

The grading system is a standardized scale that relates to the International Scale of River Difficulty. It reflects the technical difficulty and skill level required associated with the section of river/sea. We categorise our kayaking insurance into 3 separate policies: up to grade 3/sea, grade 4&5, and above grade 5.   Up to grade 3/sea […]

Many elements affect sailing so it is important to know what to expect before you get on the water. Factors to bear in mind are:   Wind Direction Most associated with sailing and particularly important to competitive sailors who seek accurate forecasts so they can plan their strategy and tactics prior to a race.   […]

1. Sprained Ankle Sudden jolting movements such a sidestepping on the court are the common cause of a sprained ankle. A sprained ankle is the more popular term for a twisted ankle but they label the same injury, referring to the damage of the soft tissue and ligaments surrounding the ankle. Depending on the severity […]

Sailing is an ideal way to explore a holiday destination and can offer sought-after privacy, freedom and flexibility. However, the unpredictability of sea conditions and very nature of sailing means that there is always risk of injury. Protect yourself against damaging financial costs with our sailing insurance policies; if you are sailing within 12 miles […]