Great Britain’s most successful female slalom paddler, Mallory Franklin (Windsor) picked up her 18th European Championships medal today, winning bronze in the K1 final in…
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How to help tackle invasive non-native species
Paddlers can play a vital role in keeping our waters free of harmful species. Invasive Non-Native Species (INNS) are plants and animals introduced into an…
Joe Clarke MBE became Kayak Cross European Champion as Nikita Setchell won her first senior medal on day two of the slalom European Championships in…
Paddle UK partners with Bio-Mate to tackle INNS
Paddle UK is partnering with Bio-Mate to raise awareness and help protect our blue spaces from Invasive Non-Native Species (INNS). As part of the partnership,…
Sport England has announced major investment to help the sport and physical activity sector respond to climate change. The £45m package of new National Lottery…
An impressive run from Jonny Dickson saw him win kayak cross individual silver at the European Championships in Tacen, Slovenia. Joe Clarke MBE and Nikita…
Matthew Johnson and sister Melissa Johnson both claimed National Championship titles on Sunday at the Marathon Short Course National Champs. A day of glorious sunshine…
New places to paddle at river bathing sites
It has been announced that England will have 27 new monitored bathing sites, most of them on rivers, benefiting paddlers and swimmers. It means the…
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Symonds Yat
Symonds Yat is one of the most iconic canoeing destinations in Britain. Thousands of paddlers navigate the rapids each year along their journey down the River Wye.
Member Places to Paddle
Paddle UK On the Water membership is your gateway to the waterways. It gets you straight onto the water with a licence to paddle over 4,500km of canals, rivers and other managed waterways. You can explore blue spaces far and wide including the Birmingham Canal Navigation, Norfolk Broads, the Fens of Cambridgeshire and River Thames making it the most comprehensive and cost-effective licence available (purchased individually these would cost around £130 so a massive saving of around £80). Paddle UK is proud to take the lead in protecting and securing places to go paddling. Currently, we maintain several sites nationally…
Member Rewards Scheme
Enjoy exclusive offers and discount deals with PaddleUK Rewards – and the savings you make could easily cover the cost of your membership! Become a member and access great offers covering a wide range of interests and activities to help you save money on your most used products, services and activities. PaddleUK Rewards gives you access to an array of great online savings at a variety of top outdoor retailers! For example, Cotswold Outdoor, Mountain Warehouse, and Decathlon The rewards scheme can help you make savings on food and drink, gifts or activities: Continuously save on food and drink at…
Benefits for Coaches
If you are involved in coaching, then becoming a member of Paddle UK will give you the necessary insurance to protect you when giving advice and instruction. Paddle UK also provides a comprehensive coaching qualification scheme and coach education programme. This is designed to ensure that coaches and participants are fully and properly prepared to take part in the sport. It also ensures coaches are qualified to instruct participants in all aspects of technique, safety and understanding. Benefits of Paddle UK Membership If you are an England-based coach with a coaching qualification, having a Paddle UK membership includes the additional…
Green Spaces
Did you know a contribution of membership income is passed onto the waterway authority? As paddlers the environment and waterways are vitally important to us. Part of the joy of paddling is being immersed in nature and wildlife. We’re committed to helping protect these special places and seeking greater public access to water for recreation. By becoming a member of Paddle UK you’re supporting the work we do with our partners to coordinate national projects and campaigning to improve access and protect our waterways and the environment. The key ways in which we do this and things you can do…
Liability Insurance
Marsh | Bluefin Sport are the appointed insurance broker to Paddle UK. As an On The Water member you benefit from this liability insurance. What is covered By being a member of Paddle UK either as a member, official, committee member, coach, coach educator or volunteer you are entitled to general insurance to protect you and provide peace of mind. Individual member cover All individual members of Paddle UK are covered by Public and Products Liability Insurance. Visit our Insurance Zone for full details. Coach cover Coaches are provided with insurance coverage as individual members and they also benefit from…
Offers and Discounts
Unlock a world of exclusive benefits with Paddle UK membership! Our members enjoy a diverse array of discounts and offers curated in collaboration with key partners. Whether you are looking to purchase new kit, get savings on your everyday spending, or to help plan a holiday or trip, discover a whole host of savings. Planning a trip or holiday? Take advantage of one of our offers to save money on OS Maps, at Halfords or with membership with the Caravan and Motorhome Club. Looking to buy kit or upskill? If you are looking to buy a SUP or safety kit,…
Waterways Licences
PaddleUK On The Water membership includes a waterways licence to paddle over 4,500km of river navigations and canals across England and Wales. Use our waterways look up on this page to check if your waterway is covered. Did You Know? If you want to canoe, kayak or stand-up paddleboard on many of our rivers and canals you will need a licence to do so. Purchased individually, licences in PaddleUK membership would cost you £150! PaddleUK helps you save money on your licence, by working in partnership with all the major waterway authorities, including the Canal and River Trust, Environment Agency,…
Great Britain’s top canoe slalom athletes are set to battle it out on home waters as they race to qualify nation spots for the Paris 2024 Olympic Games, as well as the coveted world titles at Lee Valley White Water Centre. Competing between 19-24 September, the 12 Brits will race amongst 300 athletes from over 50 nations, battling it out across a week of high octane competition at the London 2012 Olympic venue. Rio 2016 Olympic Champion and reigning kayak cross World Champion Joe Clarke MBE headlines the team as he comes into the 2023 World Championships in incredible form.…
Shoulder Dislocation and Injury
Overview British Canoeing cannot issue guidance on the avoidance or treatment of shoulder injuries, however, can provide information which may be helpful in understanding more about this type of injury. Shoulder injuries and dislocations can occur when paddling at any time but are more prevalent on white water, surf or in heavy seas often when the range of movement is near its maximum and subject to force. Some individuals are more prone to injury or dislocations but they are usually unexpected. If a shoulder dislocation is suspected avoid: Moving your upper arm (use a sling or support as necessary) Attempting…
Steve Backshall, a BBC presenter, naturalist and British Canoeing member, has been reflecting on his world record for paddling the length of the River Thames in the fastest time. The record, achieved in a double kayak with partner Tom McGibbon, concluded after 20 hours and 29 minutes and involved navigating the river throughout the day and the night. The previous world record was set in April 2022 by Gordon Bullock and Chris Sze of Bishop’s Stortford Canoe Club, who set a time of 24 hours and 12 minutes. Backshall and McGibbon’s journey started on the 8th of August at Lechlade…
Workforce
A successful event relies on having a good team of people involved who can make it happen. Organising Committee Having an organising committee is a really useful way to allocate roles and responsibilities to different people. This will share the workload across a team and allow people to use their own expertise effectively. The size and type of event will determine the number of roles needed and the quantity of work involved, if it’s a small event then people may be able to do multiple roles, if not then quite a few people may be involved. Some of the key…
Project Planning
A key to organising a successful event is to ensure that effective plans are in place so that people involved know what needs to happen and when. Project Plan A project plan can be a useful way of planning for an event. It can be done in a variety of ways and can provides detail on: What needs to be done When it needs to be done Who will carry it out Who will support What costs will be involved They can be prepared and presented in a variety of different formats, including: Word document or spreadsheet with a table…
Safeguarding and Welfare
As an event organiser, it is critical that you consider the welfare of those attending the event, whether as participants, workforce or spectators. This is particularly relevant for children, young people and adults identified as being at risk. Safeguarding Officer All events should have someone who is responsible for safeguarding at the event. They will be the main point of contact for any safeguarding concerns people may have during the event and be responsible for managing any situations that arise. Where possible, this person should have previous experience in this area, e.g. as a club welfare officer. The person should…
Safety
Safety is the most important part of organising an event. This section of the toolkit is designed to provide clubs and event organisers with an effective guide on planning and running safe events. It is understood that each event and location is different but the basic principles of event safety are well known. Roles and Responsibilities Role of the Organising Committee Any Organising Committee is expected to take responsibility for the ‘duty of care’ of all participants, officials, volunteers and spectators at their event. The key words that are used within sport are to “take all reasonable action”. For a…
Compliance
Whilst it’s not the most glamorous part of organising an event, there are certain areas of compliance that are important to consider. Getting these things right from the outset will help to keep everyone involved with the event safe and protected. Data Protection When organising an event, there are a number of different reasons why you may need to collect personal data. For instance, personal data may be collected when: People register to attend an event (name, address, contact details). People compete in events (name, address, contact details, emergency contact details, relevant medical details, competition results). People purchase tickets to…
Initial Planning
When starting to organise an event there are a range of questions you first need to consider. We will cover these first and then set out some top tips further down the page. Questions to consider What sort of event do you want to deliver? Is it a social activity, Go Paddling session, competition, tour or some combination? Why do you want to run it and what are you trying to achieve from running it? Is it to promote the club, engage members, provide competition, generate a profit or some combination of these? When do you want to/when can you…
Disclosure and Barring Service
A Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check must be completed by anyone who meets the government’s definition of ‘Regulated Activity’ or Paddle UK’s definition of ‘Regular Activity’ as detailed in our Disclosure Policy.