Our Work

One of Paddle UK’s major campaigns is to open up access to waterways. England and Wales have some of the most restricted access to water

The British Canoeing Awarding Body is the independent qualifications and training body for Paddle UK and the national associations for Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland.

Giving back to the paddling community is an activity we are proud of at Paddle UK. One way we do this is by providing funding

Paddle UK has delivered a number of international events in the UK to showcase the sport on the biggest stage. Our Events Lee Valley White

Previously named British Canoeing, Paddle UK has been around since 1936 when it was the British Canoe Union. In 2000 we federalised to become the

The England Talent Programme launched in April 2013. It aims to develop a world leading talent infrastructure for athletes throughout England. It is led and

Sport England have reported that there are 2 million fewer women than men regularly participating in sport and exercise. The opportunity for sporting bodies such

Clubs are a major source of paddling activity, whether you are new to paddling or you are into competition. A core part of Paddle UK’s

Paddle UK supports the most talented athletes in the Olympic disciplines of Canoe Slalom and Kayak Cross, Canoe Sprint and Paracanoe to perform and win

Paddle UK offers world class quality training under the brand name of Paddles Up Training. You can find out more about Paddles Up Training courses