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Join us for the Paralympics watch party picnic
Paddle UK and Holme Pierrepont Country Park are joining together for ‘Picnic at Pierrepont’ on the last weekend of the Paralympic Games. On Saturday 7…
Kristina Medovcikova to depart Paddle UK
After eight years, canoe sprint podium coach Kristina Medovcikova is set to depart Paddle UK to return to her native Slovakia. Kristina, who made history…
Paris Paralympics 2024: Your Paracanoe Team
Athletes from our world-leading paracanoe team are just days away from arriving at the Paralympic village in preparation for the 2024 Paralympic Games in Paris.…
Six medals have been awarded to athletes representing Great Britain at the Fisu World University Championships Canoe Sports, in Portugal. The event, which took place…
Why greater access could lead to cleaner rivers
Ben Seal, Head of Access & Environment at Paddle UK, explains how by increasing access to our rivers it could also make them cleaner. At…
Paddler Spotlight: How Wey Kayak Club and The Samson Centre are empowering people with MS
In this month’s Paddler Spotlight, we caught up with Wey Kayak Club who have been working with The Samson Centre for MS to provide kayak…
Paracanoe is a thrilling sport that sees athletes sprint for 200m. The sport requires more than strength. It also includes sharp techniques in paddling, balance…
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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
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
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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
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
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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.
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.
Paddling Safety Courses for New Paddlers
Hopefully you have seen that British Canoeing 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
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
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
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
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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
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
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
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
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?
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
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
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)
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Top Safety Tips
Being on the water paddling is something that brings us joy. From running the rapids to cruising on the canal, the water is a special place to be. While you’re enjoying the water you can put your mind at rest
Benjamin Leonard – Prevention of Future Death Report No.2
Lessons to be learnt from the investigation and coroner's report into the accident at Great Orme, Llandudno, involving the death of 16 year old Benjamin Leonard on a Scout trip. The incident: On 26th August 2018 Benjamin Leonard lost his
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