Paddle UK

Following a thorough and robust consultation change programme with members, the Board of Paddle UK would like to thank all those who took part. Having listened to the views of almost 2,000 respondents, it is…

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…

Paddling with Pride was first launched in partnership with Pride House Birmingham during the 2022 Commonwealth Games. Since then, it has grown into a national initiative promoting inclusivity on the water. Now in its third…

Paddle UK would like to express its love and admiration for the extraordinary gathering of the paddling community in honour of the late Bren Orton. Hundreds of people joined to celebrate Bren's life, in Llangollen,…

Meet Dean Dunbar, a paddler from Scotland who isn’t letting his sight loss stop him from some extreme adventures. At the age of 9, whilst living in the North East of England, Dean's sight unexpectedly…

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…

Paddle UK condemns the recent acts of racism, violence and disorder that have targeted people of colour, Muslim and migrant communities that have occurred across the country. We are against hate and discrimination in all…

Applications are now open for the position of Paddle UK Chair as Professor John Coyne CBE nears the end of his second term of office. People are at the heart of Paddle UK, formerly British…

A strong GB team are out Travemünder Woche in Germany for the 2024 ICF Canoe Sailing World Championships. Keep an eye on the page to see how the team get on. Words from Chris Hampe…

Paddle UK is excited to announce that expressions of interest are now open to find its first Youth Forum members, an initiative dedicated to engaging and connecting with more young people across the paddling community.…

Olympians Sebastian Cuattrin and Sebastian Szubski have provisionally smashed the world record for paddling the 198.5-kilometre stretch of the River Thames from Lechlade, Gloucestershire, to London. The pair covered the route from St John's Lock…

Paddle UK is saddened to have learnt of a number of fatalities which have occurred in the Alps over the past few weeks. Paddling can take us to some incredible places but we should all…

Paddle UK is saddened to have learnt of the passing of our Vice-President Roger Fox. Roger was one of the founding members of St Albans Canoe Club, where his interest in canoe slalom developed. The…

Paddlers from the Royal Marines have marked the D-Day 80th anniversary by paddling 90 nautical miles across the English Channel overnight to Northern France. Setting off in two-person Klepper folding kayaks on 4 June from…

Paddle UK is saddened to have learnt of the passing of white water kayaking legend Bren Orton. A joint statement from Palm and Pyranha said: “It is with immense sadness that we announce that our…

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…

Paddle UK has announced an extension to its long-term partnership with 2b Graphic Design, to ensure members can select the benefit of receiving discounted print magazines. Founded by Peter Tranter and Anne Egan, The Paddler…

Paddle UK has today launched a new policy to support volunteers and paid employees to follow an agreed set of standards, to create a safer culture and environment within paddlesport. The Standards for Deployment Policy…