Paddle UK is shocked and disappointed in the latest figures published on the number of storm overflow sewage spills in England last year. The Environment…
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Alarming new figures on overflows released
Paddle UK is shocked and disappointed in the latest figures published on the number of storm overflow sewage spills in England last year. The Environment Agency has published its Event Duration Monitoring (EDM) data for…
Big Paddle Cleanup kits up for grabs
Paddle UK is giving our members the opportunity to apply for a Big Paddle Cleanup kit. The Big Paddle Cleanup is coming soon (25 May to 9 June) in a bid to improve our precious…
Paddle UK Competition Athlete Support Fund
Paddle UK's athlete support fund will open on 2 April for applications from eligible English athletes competing internationally. The purpose of the fund is to provide some financial assistance to support athletes competing at British…
Neurodiversity mini-series resources launched
Paddle UK has launched a new mini-series resource regarding neurodiversity. The mini-series began during Neurodiversity Celebration Week (18 – 24 March 2024) and will continue until 17 April 2024. Paddle UK has partnered with Neurodiverse…
Media Accreditation: Apply now for the 2024 Canoe Slalom & Kayak Cross Selection Series
Media accreditation is now open for the 2024 Canoe Slalom & Kayak Cross selection event at Lee Valley White Water Centre, taking place between 30 March – 1 April. Four selected Paris 2024 Olympians will…
Funding for meadow and hedgerow at paddling site
Paddle UK have been awarded Farming in Protected Landscapes funding to improve the habitat at our land in Hoarwithy. Toll Paddock, Hoarwithy, is located alongside the banks of the River Wye, Herefordshire. The site lies…
Kayaker in the running for tourism award
A kayak tour guide in Birmingham is one of ten people in the running to be named VisitEngland's annual Tourism Superstar. Lily-Rose Sheppard volunteered as a guide leading kayak and stand-up paddleboard tours to visitors…
Canoe slalom and kayak cross research project
Paddle UK are conducting research into canoe slalom and kayak cross competition participation. The project is in collaboration with the British Canoe Slalom Committee and the Talented Athlete Scholarship Scheme (TASS). Over the last decade…
Paddle UK – A new chapter for British Canoeing
British Canoeing has begun a new era for the organisation with the launch of the new Paddle UK name and brand identity. Over the last five years, the rapid growth in recreational paddling by a…
A manifesto for ‘millions of people'
Forty Two national governing bodies and environmental organisations joined together at a parliamentary event to celebrate the Outdoors For All manifesto. The event was held at the Houses of Parliament and sponsored by Tracey Crouch MP…
Blue space matters: Impact on mental health
James Ibbotson, a freestyle kayaker who represents Great Britain, said having easy access to water has a “massive impact” on his mental wellbeing. James’ film was made as part of the Clear Access, Clear Waters campaign and…
Access and Environment Charter
In 2023, we presented a new charter to Parliamentarians at a special event in Westminster. England and Wales have some of the most restricted access to water in the world. Only 3.4% of our rivers…
Erdinger Alkoholfrei supports Big Paddle Cleanup 2024
Paddle UK’s commercial partner Erdinger Alkoholfrei are fully behind the Big Paddle Cleanup 2024. They joined us for a cleanup near Chesterfield. Chantelle Grundy, Paddle UK’s Access and Environment Lead, met with Pete Gowans, ERDINGER…
Stronger Together Fund gives back to paddling
Last year our Stronger Together Fund awarded over £200,000 to support 48 paddling projects across England that are focused on fostering inclusive paddling communities and supporting more people to get out on the water. The…
Kayak Cross Selection Opens Entries for Easter Weekend
Entries are now open for kayak cross selection this Easter weekend, with the event also providing an opportunity for three kayak cross competitions across two days. Join the fun at Lee Valley White Water Centre,…
International Panels publish updates ahead of 2024 season
With just a few days left until registration closes for 2024 selections, the Canoe Sprint & Paracanoe International Panel and the Canoe Slalom & Kayak Cross International Panel have published important information and policy updates…
Volunteers improve Holne Bridge site
Volunteers gave up their time to help improve access to our Holne Bridge site in Devon. Paddle UK and local paddlers purchased the land on the River Dart, in 1991, to secure a point of…
Wild Water Weekend is coming to Nottingham
This April will see the first Wild Water Weekend come to Holme Pierrepont White Water Course in Nottingham. 6 and 7 April will see raft racing, freestyle and wild water racing all taking place on…
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