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Paddle UK is saddened to have learnt of the sudden passing of Scott Ritchie, a member of both the British slalom and wild water racing…

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There are many reasons to join Paddle UK, but the best value waterways licences is a popular one. Start to type a river, canal or lake below to find out if it is covered by membership. Don't know your nearest waterway? Then enter a postcode and it'll return all the waterways in a 30-mile radius of the location with the nearest first.

Meet Our Paris 2024 Olympic and Paralympic Athletes

Emma Wiggs MBE

Emma Wiggs MBE, one of the most decorated athletes in paracanoeing history, retained her VL2 title and won silver in…
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Laura Sugar MBE

Laura Sugar MBE brilliantly retained her own Paralympic title in Paris after she beat France’s Nelia Barbosa to gold in…
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Dave Phillipson

Dave Phillipson won a sensational silver in men's kayak single KL2 at the Paralympics in Paris. It was his first…
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Robert Oliver

Robert Oliver won a bronze at Tokyo 2020 following a photo finish and there was a sense of deja vu…
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Charlotte Henshaw MBE

Charlotte Henshaw MBE claimed two sensational gold medals in the KL2 and VL3, at the Paris Paralympic Games. Charlotte first…
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Hope Gordon

Hope Gordon won a silver medal in her first summer Paralympic Games in the VL3 event, in Paris. The Scot…
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Jack Eyers

Jack Eyers took a sensational silver in his first Paralympic Games in the VL3, in Paris 2024. He was only…
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Ed Clifton

Ed Clifton, who only switched to paracanoe, in 2021, finished seventh in the men’s VL2, in Paris – his Paralympic…
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Joe Clarke MBE

Joe Clarke MBE is one of Great Britain's most successful athletes ever having won medals at every major international event…
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Kimberley Woods

Kimberley Woods is a double Olympic bronze medallist after a dream Paris 2024, where she won bronze in the women’s…
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Mallory Franklin

Mallory Franklin is Great Britain and Northern Ireland's most successful female slalom paddler ever. She made history in 2021 after…
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Adam Burgess

Adam Burgess won a silver medal in the men’s individual canoe on day three of the Paris 2024 Olympic Games.…
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Adult (23+): £60
Young Person (18-22): £47
Youth (Under 18): £37

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Adult (23+): £47
Young Person (18-22): £37
Youth (Under 18): £29

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5 Year (Adult): £235
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2 Adults 1 Child £105.00
2 Adults 2 Children £129.00
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Membership is determined by where you live in the UK. So, enter your residential postcode below and we can signpost you. Note that Scotland and Northern Ireland membership do not come with a waterways licence. No licence is required to paddle in these countries. Only waterways in England and Wales require a licence. If you are unsure use our waterways licence look up.

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As you reside in POSTCODE you need to join Paddle Scotland. Note that Scotland membership doesn’t include a waterways licence. No licence is needed to paddle in Scotland.

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As you reside in POSTCODE you need to join Paddle Northern Ireland. Note that Northern Ireland membership doesn’t include a waterways licence. No licence is needed to paddle in Northern Ireland.

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As you reside in POSTCODE you need to join Canoe Wales.

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If you have never been a member of British Canoeing or Paddle UK before use the New Member button to purchase through our in-site shop. Note, this is for individual members only. If you are renewing, or want couples or family membership, use the JustGo button to join or re-join. Full prices for all On The Water memberships can be found on the page linked here.

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Whether recreational or competitive paddling events, entry level skills training, Ofqual regulated coaching courses, conferences, or paddle cleanups, find something near you on our "all events" finder.

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Whether you want a quiet SUP on your local river or fancy taking on a competitive event, here are a few upcoming events that may be of interest. Hit the More Events button to check out all events on our event finder.

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Ensuring Safety

The Paddle UK online reporting system is for all paddling incidents, and can be used whether you are a member of Paddle UK or not. If you have been in an incident or witnessed an incident hit the button below.
We have a dedicated area on the Paddle UK website that takes you through the process of reporting a safeguarding concern. Hit the button below to visit the safeguarding page.
Go Padding is Paddle UK’s home of recreational paddling and has a wealth of safety information to start you off. Hit the button below to learn how to stay safe in the water.
Our Awarding Body boasts a range of free and quality paid eLearning to help you get the most out of your time on the water. Hit the button below to browse its eLearning Store.
The Paddle UK Start and Discover courses are designed as an introduction for new starters. Find out more and a provider near you on Go Paddling. Simply hit the button below.
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Member Places to Paddle

Your membership helps us open up great places to paddle like these, which you can enjoy as a member. Click through to read more about each location.

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Holne Weir

This short strip of woodland alongside Holne Weir continues to provide a popular access point for paddlers enjoying the Dart Loop.

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Broadway’s Meadow

On the banks of the River Soar in Leicestershire, Broadways Meadow enables the safe landing and launch for paddlers on one of East Midland's most popular rivers.

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Washburn

The River Washburn is a dam release river, paddleable only when Yorkshire Water release from Thusscross Reservoir. This creates 2km of fast flowing, moderate white water (Grade 2-3). There are a number of small features, including a small weir drop.

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Hoarwithy

On the River Wye near the quiet village of Hoarwithy, this site is split into two fields with access to the road, enabling safe landing and launch for paddlers on one of the country's most popular rivers, roughly halfway between Ross on Wye and Hereford.

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13 Years…£153

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Great choice! First step is your postcode...

Membership is determined by where you live in the UK. So, enter your residential postcode below and we can signpost you. Note that Scotland and Northern Ireland membership do not come with a waterways licence. No licence is required to paddle in these countries. Only waterways in England and Wales require a licence. If you are unsure use our waterways licence look up.

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Paddle Scotland

As you reside in POSTCODE you need to join Paddle Scotland. Note that Scotland membership doesn’t include a waterways licence. No licence is needed to paddle in Scotland.

Use the button below to visit the Paddle Scotland website to learn more about membership and to join.

Learn More & Join

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Paddle Northern Ireland

As you reside in POSTCODE you need to join Paddle Northern Ireland. Note that Northern Ireland membership doesn’t include a waterways licence. No licence is needed to paddle in Northern Ireland.

Use the button below to visit the Paddle Northern Ireland website to learn more about membership and to join.

Learn More & Join

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Canoe Wales

As you reside in POSTCODE you need to join Canoe Wales.

Use the button below to visit the Canoe Wales website to learn more about membership and to join.

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Paddle UK

As you live in the POSTCODE area, you need to join Paddle UK.

If you have never been a member of British Canoeing or PaddleUK before use the New Member button to purchase through our in-site shop. Note, this is for individual members only. If you are renewing, or want couples or family membership, use the JustGo button to join or re-join. Full prices for all On The Water memberships can be found on the page linked here.

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