Paddler Spotlight: Kate Allatt’s Journey from Paralysis to PaddleboardingFeb 19, 2025 4 Mins Read In this month’s Paddler Spotlight, Kate Allatt kindly shares her story of overcoming full paralysis to learning to stand up paddleboard at the age of…
Adam Burgess wins first Athletes’ Athlete of the Month of 2025Feb 18, 2025 2 Mins Read Adam Burgess has been crowned Athletes’ Athlete of the Month for January after elite British sportspeople recognised his success at the 2025 Canoe Slalom Oceania…
‘Bin the gym’ with Ordnance Survey and Paddle UKFeb 17, 2025 2 Mins Read Paddle UK is working with Ordnance Survey (OS) to encourage people to take their workouts to the great outdoors. The Our Gym is Better Than…
‘Talented’ coach receives outstanding contribution awardFeb 14, 2025 2 Mins Read A well-loved coach from the Thames Valley area has been recognised for his outstanding contribution to the paddling community. Alex Shiell, Chair of Marlow Canoe…
Tom Duggan announced canoe slalom & kayak cross Performance DirectorFeb 12, 2025 2 Mins Read Paddle UK has today announced the appointment of Tom Duggan as performance director for the canoe slalom and kayak cross programme. Tom has been a…
Hannah Brown Appointed as Canoe Sprint Podium CoachFeb 10, 2025 3 Mins Read Paddle UK is delighted to announce the appointment of Hannah Brown as Canoe Sprint Podium Coach. Having worked as an analyst in conjunction with her…
Paddle UK secure sustainability partnership with SUP ServicesFeb 06, 2025 3 Mins Read Paddle UK is pleased to announce a new strategic partnership with SUP Services as its ‘Official Inflatable Repair Partner’, in a move to promote sustainable…
Save 10% on Paddle UK multi-year membershipsFeb 03, 2025 1 Min Read Paddle UK is offering a 10% discount on multi-year membership packages for a limited time period only. Our On the Water multi-year memberships are at…
Paddle UK are recruiting a new Independent Member of the Safety Advisory Panel The Safety Advisory Panel provides guidance and advice to Paddle UK to support safety practice within all aspects of paddlesport. The panel comprises of the Director of Recreation and Development, External Safety Advisor, Safety Lead, representatives from each of the Read More July 10, 2024
Safeguarding and Safety Here you will find information about Paddle UK’s strategy for Safeguarding and Safety and access a downloadable copy of our Safer Together Strategy. Read More January 26, 2024
Stadium Safety & Rescue Training Do you provide safety cover for competitions or training sessions? Want to know what to do if someone falls into the water and needs help? Then the Stadium Safety & Rescue Training is for you! Your course will support you Read More on Paddles Up Training January 29, 2024
Summer safety reminder for paddlers RNLI, HM Coastguard and Paddle UK issue summer safety advice after triple increase in paddleboarder rescues. Last year, lifeboat crews launched to paddleboarders 155 times compared to just 52 launches in 2019. The number of paddleboarders whose lives were saved Read More August 13, 2024
Swimmer Safety and Rescue Course Do you want to support swimming events? Do you want to be able to work in an Aqua-park or open water swimming centre environment? Are you interested in volunteering at events and competition’s that are swimming based or involve open Read More on Paddles Up Training December 12, 2023
Paddle UK hosts annual safety conference Over 70 delegates from a wide range of paddlesport based organisations and national bodies have attended the second Paddle UK safety conference at Eastwood Hall in Nottinghamshire. Hosted by Paddle UK's Director of Recreation and Development Lee Pooley, the day Read More November 25, 2024
Paddling Safety Courses for New Paddlers Hopefully you have seen that Paddle UK run a whole range of paddling safety courses through their delivery partners. From Paddleboarding technique to whitewater rafting, there are courses for almost everything. But when starting your paddling journey, no matter what Read More on Go Paddling August 23, 2022
Canoeing safety checklist Canoeing safety is all part of the planning with water sports. It’s the same as having to do warm ups to prevent injuries on dry land. You need to make safety checks on your canoe part of your paddling adventure. Read More on Go Paddling August 15, 2019
Kayaking safety checklist Kayaking safety. Before you head off on your paddle, whether it’s a jolly flat water adventure or a white water thrill, you need to do your kayaking safety checks. It’s not just about the state of your boat or paddle Read More on Go Paddling May 15, 2020
Stand up paddle board safety checklist Stand up paddle board safety. SUP is a brilliant way to enjoy a day out on the water. From paddling calm, sheltered water to surfing the waves at the beach. But, you need to be mindful of keeping safe before Read More on Go Paddling August 9, 2019
Paddlesport Safety and Rescue Do you want the skills to stay out of trouble? Do you want to learn practical solutions if you get into difficulty? Do you want to learn the tools to solve common paddling issues in a sheltered water environment? Then Read More on Paddles Up Training January 30, 2024
Stand Up Paddleboard (SUP) Safety – Choosing the Right Leash Overview In addition to your buoyancy aid or personal floatation device, your leash is a key source of support when stand up paddleboarding. It enables you to prevent your board from floating away from you. To stay safe, it is Read More October 1, 2023
Safety advice for paddling overseas Paddle UK is saddened to have learnt of a number of fatalities which have occurred in the Alps over the past few weeks. Paddling can take us to some incredible places but we should all be aware of the risks Read More June 18, 2024
Safety first for the Great Big Paddle Parade Initially due to run on Saturday 31 August the weather had other plans for this years’ Great Big Paddle Parade. Strong winds and wild sea stats were predicted for the Saturday as the day neared. Organiser Sean White of Soak Read More September 2, 2024
Sea Kayak Safety and Rescue Do you want the skills to stay out of trouble on the sea? Do you want to learn practical solutions if you get into difficulty? Do you want to learn the tools to solve common paddling issues in both sheltered Read More on Paddles Up Training January 27, 2024
Inland Open Water Safety and Rescue Do you want the skills to stay out of trouble on the Inland Open Water? Do you want to learn practical solutions if you get into difficulty? Do you want to learn the tools to solve common paddling issues in Read More on Paddles Up Training January 30, 2024
Surf Kayak Safety and Rescue Do you want the skills to stay out of trouble in the Surf? Do you want to learn practical solutions if you get into difficulty? Do you want to learn the tools to solve common paddling issues in the Surf? Read More on Paddles Up Training January 27, 2024
Introduction to White Water Safety Do you want to be a useful team member on the river? Do you want to learn practical solutions if you get into difficulty? Do you want to learn the tools to solve common paddling issues grade 2/3 white water Read More on Paddles Up Training January 28, 2024
White Water Safety (WWS) Do you paddle on moving water? Do you want the skills to stay out of trouble? Want to know what to do if either you or others get into trouble on the river? Then the White Water Safety course (WWS) Read More on Paddles Up Training January 26, 2024
Advanced White Water Safety course (AWWS) Available from 2nd January 2024 Do you paddle on moving water? Do you want the skills to stay out of trouble? Want to know what to do if either you or others get into trouble on the river? Then the Read More on Paddles Up Training January 24, 2024