Paracanoe

Paddle UK has today received details of its funding agreement from UK Sport for its World Class Performance Programmes in preparation for the Los Angeles 2028 Games cycle. In total, it is expected that Paddle…

The 2025 Canoe Slalom, Kayak Cross, Canoe Sprint & Paracanoe selection policies are all now published on the Paddle UK website. The policies establish the selection process for the 2025 season throughout the senior, U23,…

Paddle UK has today announced the nominations for Paracanoe and Canoe Sprint World Class Programmes for the 2025 season, including a list of athletes who will receive support as we move forward into the LA…

2025 draft selection policies for senior, U23, and junior canoe sprint and paracanoe are now open for public consultation from today until midnight on Tuesday 26 November 2024. Please take time to tell us what…

Buckingham Palace Hosts Historic Event to Recognise Coaches' Vital Contribution to British Sport. A number of Paddle UK coaches were celebrated at Buckingham Palace as over 300 Olympic and Paralympic coaches were recognised for their…

Last week saw the return to training for the canoe sprint squad at the high performance centre in Nottingham, as the 2024/25 season – and LA cycle – begins. In line with the Paddle UK…

Photos: David Harkness & Dan McGaley Forty six fundraisers paddled over 20 miles to raise more than £10,000 for Steel Bones, a charity that supports amputees and their families. Members from Sudbury and Colchester Canoe…

During the Paris 2024 Paralympic Games, the paracanoe team won eight medals, including four golds. It was the discipline's biggest ever haul at a Games. Following the team's return from the Vaires-sur-Marne nautical stadium, we…

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) currently have an agreed level of funding from UK Sport…

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 2024 Paralympic Games. If you think paracanoe might be something…

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 lead by brilliantly retaining her own title while Emma Wiggs…

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, in Paris. Dave Phillipson and Hope Gordon both added superb…

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 got underway in Paris. Charlotte was the pick of the…

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 and stamina. Beginning in a start-bucket, athletes go head to…

Cheer on our Paralympians as they take on the Paris 2024 Games! Whether you're watching from home or are lucky enough to witness the action live in Paris, you won't want to miss our Paracanoe…

Paddle UK and Holme Pierrepont Country Park are joining together for ‘Picnic at Pierrepont’ on the last weekend of the Paralympic Games. On Saturday 7 and Sunday 8 September we will be celebrating the Paracanoe…

Athletes from our world-leading paracanoe team are just days away from arriving at the Paralympic village in preparation for the 2024 Paralympic Games in Paris. Here's a bit more information on the ParalympicsGB squad before…

Our Olympians and Paralympians understand the issues facing paddlers in our blue spaces. They also know why it’s important to leave a lasting legacy for future generations. Olympic gold medalist Joe Clarke MBE and Olympian…