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In this month's Paddler Spotlight, we caught up with Paracanoe Paralympic Champion and Endometriosis UK ambassador, Charlotte Henshaw MBE. Endometriosis occurs when tissue similar to the lining of the womb grows in other parts of…

The Birmingham Community Paddlesports Project is transforming the city’s waterways into hubs of activity, offering communities the chance to try canoeing and bellboating. Spearheaded by former Olympic canoeist Andy Train and supported by Paddle UK,…

In this month's Paddler Spotlight, Kate Allatt kindly shares her story of overcoming full paralysis to learning to stand up paddleboard at the age of 54. Through paddleboarding, Kate has found solace, strength, and a…

In the final Paddler Spotlight of 2024, we're celebrating an inspiring initiative that is making waves in Birmingham. The Birmingham Community Paddle Sports Project is transforming the city's waterways into hubs of activity, offering young…

In this month's Paddler Spotlight, we caught up with #ShePaddles Ambassador, Hester Hearn, about the work she's been doing in collaboration with the Herts Disability Sports Foundation (HDSF) to support their paddling sessions for adults…

October marks the annual celebration of Black History Month. As part of our #WePaddleTogether commitment to celebrate role models from under-represented groups and to amplify diverse, intersectional voices, we are pleased to share the insights…

In this month's Paddler Spotlight, we're spotlighting a brilliant project in East London that's bringing mothers and daughters together through kayaking. This programme is not only helping more women and girls discover the joys of…

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 ergo sessions for people who live with multiple sclerosis. The…

In this month’s Paddler Spotlight, we caught up with #ShePaddles Ambassador, Ayesha Choud, about the annual Women's Regatta in Birmingham. This month, 12 teams took to the city's canal in an action-packed day of bell…

In this month's Paddler Spotlight, we're shining a spotlight on the brilliant work happening in Bristol to provide accessible paddlesport activities for people with disabilities. Bristol-based charity, All-Aboard Watersports, has supported its local community to…

In our April Paddler Spotlight, we caught up with Kirstie Macmillan, a passionate sea and white water kayaker who has been paddling for 14 years. Last year, Kirstie was diagnosed with autism, and she kindly…

To support our ongoing commitment to improving the diversity and representation of our imagery, stories and sport, we are introducing a new initiative across our media channels – the Paddler Spotlight. See how your story…

October marks the annual celebration of Black History Month, and as part of our #WePaddleTogether commitments to celebrate role models from under-represented groups, and listen to diverse, intersectional voices, we are pleased to share the…

October marks the annual celebration of Black History Month, and as part of our #WePaddleTogether commitments to celebrate role models from under-represented groups, and listen to diverse, intersectional voices, we are pleased to share the…

October marks the annual celebration of Black History Month, and as part of our #WePaddleTogether commitments to celebrate role models from under-represented groups, and listen to diverse, intersectional voices, we are pleased to share the…