Paddler Spotlight: Kate Allatt’s Journey from Paralysis to PaddleboardingFeb 19, 2025 4 Mins Read 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…
Adam Burgess wins first Athletes’ Athlete of the Month of 2025Feb 18, 2025 2 Mins Read Adam Burgess has been crowned Athletes’ Athlete of the Month for January after elite British sportspeople recognised his success at the 2025 Canoe Slalom Oceania…
‘Bin the gym’ with Ordnance Survey and Paddle UKFeb 17, 2025 2 Mins Read Paddle UK is working with Ordnance Survey (OS) to encourage people to take their workouts to the great outdoors. The Our Gym is Better Than…
‘Talented’ coach receives outstanding contribution awardFeb 14, 2025 2 Mins Read A well-loved coach from the Thames Valley area has been recognised for his outstanding contribution to the paddling community. Alex Shiell, Chair of Marlow Canoe…
Tom Duggan announced canoe slalom & kayak cross Performance DirectorFeb 12, 2025 2 Mins Read Paddle UK has today announced the appointment of Tom Duggan as performance director for the canoe slalom and kayak cross programme. Tom has been a…
Hannah Brown Appointed as Canoe Sprint Podium CoachFeb 10, 2025 3 Mins Read Paddle UK is delighted to announce the appointment of Hannah Brown as Canoe Sprint Podium Coach. Having worked as an analyst in conjunction with her…
Paddle UK secure sustainability partnership with SUP ServicesFeb 06, 2025 3 Mins Read Paddle UK is pleased to announce a new strategic partnership with SUP Services as its ‘Official Inflatable Repair Partner’, in a move to promote sustainable…
Save 10% on Paddle UK multi-year membershipsFeb 03, 2025 1 Min Read Paddle UK is offering a 10% discount on multi-year membership packages for a limited time period only. Our On the Water multi-year memberships are at…
River Tay Tragic IncidentOct 23, 2024 2 Mins Read Overview An outdoor activity company has been fined £10,000 for safety failings after a 12-year-old boy, Kayden Walker, tragically drowned… Read More
Sea KayakingSep 19, 2024 3 Mins Read Logging Paddlesport Activity with HM Coastguard Recently, the Coastguard has seen an increase in members of the public calling the… Read More
The Pros and Cons of Different Types of Personal Floatation DevicesSep 09, 2024 3 Mins Read A variety of personal floatation devices are available for paddlesport activity from both established manufacturers and newer sellers. More recently,… Read More
Paddlesport HelmetsAug 28, 2024 2 Mins Read Since the start of the year, Paddle UK has received an increase in the number of incident reports submitted through… Read More
Proposed Changes to AALAAug 22, 2024 1 Min Read The Health and Safety Executive (HSE) is proposing some changes to the operation of the Adventure Activities Licensing Authority, which… Read More
Paddlesport Head Injury GuidanceAug 08, 2024 3 Mins Read Introduction Head injury or concussion can occur in various ways in both recreational and competitive paddlesport. This might be through… Read More
Benjamin Leonard – Prevention of Future Death Report No.2Aug 01, 2024 5 Mins Read Lessons to be learnt from the investigation and coroner's report into the accident at Great Orme, Llandudno, involving the death… Read More
Equipment ModificationJul 26, 2024 1 Min Read Equipment modification relates to any change to equipment which is different from the manufacturer's design. Paddle UK has been made… Read More
Multiple Buoyancy Aid and Life Jacket RecallsJul 15, 2024 2 Mins Read Paddle UK has been made aware of three product recalls for buoyancy aids and life jackets sold via various online… Read More
Multiple Buoyancy Aid and Life Jacket RecallsJul 03, 2024 2 Mins Read Paddle UK has been made aware of three product recalls for buoyancy aids and life jackets sold via various online… Read More
Multiple Buoyancy Aid and Life Jacket RecallsJun 07, 2024 2 Mins Read Paddle UK has been made aware of multiple product recalls for buoyancy aids and life jackets sold via the online… Read More
Multiple Buoyancy Aid and Life Jacket RecallsMay 21, 2024 1 Min Read Paddle UK has been made aware of two product recalls for buoyancy aids and life jackets sold via Amazon presenting… Read More
Multiple Buoyancy Aid and Life Jacket RecallsMay 08, 2024 3 Mins Read Paddle UK has been made aware of three product recalls for buoyancy aids and life jackets sold via various online… Read More
Multiple Buoyancy Aid and Life Jacket RecallsMay 07, 2024 3 Mins Read Paddle UK has been made aware of three product recalls for buoyancy aids and life jackets sold via various online… Read More
Multiple Buoyancy Aid and Life Jacket RecallsApr 18, 2024 1 Min Read Paddle UK has been made aware of two recalls for buoyancy aids and life jackets sold via the online marketplace… Read More
Multiple Buoyancy Aid and Life Jacket RecallsApr 12, 2024 4 Mins Read Paddle UK has been made aware of multiple product recalls for buoyancy aids and life jackets sold via the online… Read More
Multiple Buoyancy Aid and Life Jacket RecallsApr 11, 2024 4 Mins Read Paddle UK has been made aware of multiple product recalls for buoyancy aids and life jackets sold through the online… Read More
Multiple Buoyancy Aid and Life Jacket Recalls From AliExpressApr 09, 2024 4 Mins Read Paddle UK has been made aware of multiple product recalls for buoyancy aids and life jackets sold via the online… Read More
Multiple Buoyancy Aid and Life Jacket RecallsApr 08, 2024 3 Mins Read Paddle UK has been made aware of multiple product recalls for buoyancy aids and life jackets sold via the online… Read More
Offshore Winds and Their Effects on Stand-up PaddleboardsNov 30, 2023 3 Mins Read Guidance Document Over the past six months British Canoeing, NGB for Stand Up Paddleboarding, has commissioned several research projects to… Read More