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Shaun the Sheep is a champion for the Countryside Code and is now helping Paddle UK to promote our Paddlers' Code this spring. The Countryside Code, developed by Natural England and Natural Resources Wales, encourages…

The third annual SUPTwelve endurance paddleboarding event, held on Saturday 12 April at Paignton Beach in Torbay, was a standout success cementing its place as the UK's leading coastal endurance paddle event. 120 paddlers from…

Following a meeting earlier this month, Paddle UK, as part of the Clean Water Sports Alliance (CWSA), has written an open letter to Sir Jon Cunliffe, who is leading the Independent Water Commission. The CWSA…

An athlete pool has today been announced for the senior canoe sprint team ahead of 2025 World Cups 1 & 2 in May, as well as the European Championships in June. Paracanoe teams have also…

A 37-strong canoe slalom and kayak cross team has today been announced for the 2025 international season. The team will kick-start the LA 2028 Olympic cycle, after Great Britain enjoyed a record four medals at…

The 2025 ThruDark Devizes to Westminster International Canoe Race is fast approaching this Easter weekend. We caught up with Vicky Metcalfe, shortly after she completed her twelfth DW race last year. With over 30 years…

Athletes from across the country descended on the National Water Sports Centre in Nottingham over the weekend to contest two days of sprint and paracanoe selection racing as the 2025 season nears. Racing across senior,…

Slalom athletes were back in domestic action again this weekend as they concluded the 2025 selection series at the National Water Sports Centre in Nottingham. Athletes travelled to Holme Pierrepont to battle out rounds three…

In an open letter to the Clean Water Sports Alliance, Emma Hardy MP, Defra Minister for Water and Flooding praises the 11 National Governing Bodies for their ‘tireless advocacy in cleaning up our waterways'. Emma…

Looking for a new challenge for your paddling? Why not try canoe slalom? The Paddle UK Slalom Committee share how you can give it a try this spring. What is canoe slalom? Essentially, canoe slalom…

It's been a busy time for Paddle UK and the Clean Water Sports Alliance (CWSA), which has recently marked its first year anniversary. Ben Seal, Paddle UK's Head of Access & Environment, and other representatives…

Words: Nicky Cresser The weekend of 5/6 April saw the start of the selection process for the British Wild Water Racing teams for the 2025 season. The weekend represented the first opportunity to make the…

Paddle UK is proud to announce an exciting new partnership with Sportscover Europe, as its ‘Official Insurance Underwriting Partner.' The three-year partnership means Sportscover will provide insurance requirements for Paddle UK members while they enjoy…

Paddle UK is to sponsor the 2025 ThruDark Devizes to Westminster, the world's longest non-stop canoe race. Taking place over the Easter weekend since 1948, competitors start in the town of Devizes in Wiltshire, paddling…

Britain's top slalom athletes kick-started a new Olympic cycle as they battled for 2025 international team selection at Lee Valley White Water Centre. The London 2012 legacy venue played host to the first two rounds…

Paddle UK vice president Greg Smale has been appointed to the European Canoe Association’s Board of Directors. He was elected by delegates at the 17th Ordinary Congress of the ECA, in Budapest. Moira Aston was…

Paddle UK hosted a training day with a difference last weekend at the iconic Dorney Lake. The Paddle UK Race Games, in association with Paddle Games, was held as part of an ongoing programme of…

Paddle UK is raising more funds to grow the Big Paddle Cleanup campaign and equip even more people to help protect our blue spaces. Since 2022, thousands of paddlers have been provided with pickers, gloves…