Qualification secured at Canoe Slalom World Cup 4Sep 12, 2024 3 Mins Read Great Britain’s team returned to international action at the ICF Canoe Slalom World Cup 4 in Ivrea, Italy, with all six athletes progressing safely through…
2025 Paracanoe and Canoe Sprint Programme PoliciesSep 12, 2024 1 Min Read Paddle UK has published it’s 2025 programme policies for the paracanoe and canoe sprint performance and academy programmes. The Paddle UK World Class Programmes (WCP)…
Scott RitchieSep 10, 2024 1 Min Read 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…
Want to get into Paracanoe? Join our summer Paralympic programmeSep 09, 2024 2 Mins Read We hope you’ve been inspired to give paracanoe a go after the incredible display of world class talent our paracanoe Paralympians demonstrated at the Paris…
Charlotte Henshaw and Laura Sugar retain Paralympic titles in ParisSep 08, 2024 9 Mins Read Charlotte Henshaw MBE became British paracanoeing’s first-ever double Paralympic champion as the Paris 2024 Games came to a historic conclusion. Laura Sugar MBE followed her…
Glorious Paralympic Golds for Emma Wiggs and Charlotte HenshawSep 07, 2024 9 Mins Read Charlotte Henshaw MBE and Emma Wiggs MBE got the British paracanoeing team off to a golden start as they were once again crowned Paralympic champions,…
Paris Paralympics: Fab four Brits advance to finalsSep 06, 2024 10 Mins Read Reigning champions Charlotte Henshaw MBE, Laura Sugar MBE and Emma Wiggs MBE, as well as debutant Hope Gordon, all advanced straight to finals as paracanoe…
Paracanoe: All you need to know for the ParalympicsSep 05, 2024 4 Mins Read 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…
Ben Haylett Ben Haylett made his first senior appearance in 2021 at the World Cup Final in Pau, aged 20, and has… 3 0 1
Etienne Chappell Etienne Chappell has enjoyed plenty of global success since making his international debut at the World Junior Championships in Bratislava… 1 1 2
Hannah Rhodes Hannah Rhodes made her international debut at the World Junior Championships in 2022 in the kayak cross. Still a junior… 0 0 1
Ellis Miller Ellis Miller enjoyed a big year in 2023, achieving a number of personal bests in canoe and kayak throughout the… 2 2 3
Phoebe Spicer Phoebe Spicer is proof of the legacy of the London 2012 Olympic and Paralympic Games, having started her canoeing journey… 0 0 2
Kimberley Woods Kimberley Woods is a double Olympic bronze medallist after a dream Paris 2024, where she won bronze in the women’s… 29 22 26
Peter Linksted Peter Linksted's final year as an under-23 athlete coincided with him winning his first individual medal as he signed off… 0 1 1
Ryan Westley Ryan Westley competes in the C1 event and has enjoyed an extremely successful career, winning the European Championship and European… 5 10 9
Jonny Dickson Jonny Dickson enjoyed a fine breakthrough in 2023, making a huge impact on the international circuit after qualifying for the… 2 3 3
Sam Leaver Sam Leaver's fledgling career reached its highest point in 2023 as he claimed gold in the kayak cross at the World… 2 1 2
Nikita Setchell Nikita Setchell made her breakthrough in 2018 when she memorably won the European junior K1 title in Bratislava. Initially selected… 3 1 3
Joe Clarke MBE Joe Clarke MBE is one of Great Britain's most successful athletes ever having won medals at every major international event… 13 14 5
Jonah Hanrahan Jonah Hanrahan experienced a breakthrough year in 2023 as he earned selection for a junior international team for the first… 0 0 0
Zoë Blythe-Shields Zoë Blythe-Shields has enjoyed an impressive age-group career since her international debut, aged 15, at the World Junior Championships in… 0 1 0
Lois Leaver Lois Leaver enjoyed a personal best season as an under-23 in 2023 as well as being exposed to senior level.… 1 1 3
Bethan Forrow Bethan Forrow was just 17 when she made her debut for the British senior team in 2018, defying her age… 3 2 5
Edward McDonald Ed McDonald returns to the World Class Programme for 2024 having been on it for the first time in 2023,… 0 0 2
Mallory Franklin Mallory Franklin is Great Britain and Northern Ireland's most successful female slalom paddler ever. She made history in 2021 after… 39 44 28
Kurts Adams Rozentals Kurts Adams Rozentals announced himself as an elite performer on the global stage at age-group level in 2023 after winning… 0 2 3
Chris Bowers Chris Bowers is a men’s slalom kayaker, becoming increasingly known for his power and speed on the international circuit. He… 2 1 4
Adam Burgess Adam Burgess won a silver medal in the men’s individual canoe on day three of the Paris 2024 Olympic Games.… 3 9 10
Arina Kontchakov Arina Kontchakov has made a real impact on the junior international stage following her breakthrough into the British team in… 0 3 1
James Kettle James Kettle has had a strong start to his canoe slalom career, reaching the senior team for the first time… 0 2 2