Paddle UK, the national governing body for paddlesports is pleased to announce it has teamed up with Noble Marine giving members exclusive discounts on a…
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Paddle UK partners with Noble Marine Insurance
Paddle UK, the national governing body for paddlesports is pleased to announce it has teamed up with Noble Marine giving members exclusive discounts on a range of boat and craft insurance products. Paddle UK members…
Water firms release new ‘storm overflow' maps
Water companies have released new maps showing near real-time storm discharge activity. Event Duration Monitoring (EDM) maps show, largely, when combined sewer overflows (CSOs) are discharging into a watercourse. They also record the date, time…
Water Quality – Don't get sick doing what you love
Paddling is great for our health, enjoyment and wellbeing. However, there can be a risk of infection caused by microorganisms in the natural environment. Bacteria and viruses can be picked up through cuts or through…
Paddle UK joins Clean Water Sports Alliance
Paddle UK has joined six other national governing bodies calling for clean open water for people to enjoy what they love. Along with British Rowing, British Triathlon, the Angling Trust, GB Outrigger, Royal Yachting Association…
2024 Wild Water Racing international teams announced
The Wild Water Racing Committee is pleased to announce the teams for the 2024 international season, following the conclusion of the selection series which took place throughout April. Athletes raced across two selection weekends, first…
Celebrating 50 Quality Clubs
Quality Club is Paddle UK’s accreditation programme for paddlesport clubs in England. Since its launch three years ago, it has helped more than 50 clubs exceed our minimum standards in governance, safeguarding, and safety. By…
Kingston kayakers complete Vohandu Marathon
Dave Rawding and Andy Davies have made history by becoming the first all British crew to compete in the 100km Vohandu Ultra Marathon in Estonia. The marathon, regarded as the toughest in Europe, starts at…
Meg Eynon’s journey into white water kayaking
#ShePaddles Ambassador Meg Eynon has been kayaking for just over three years now. She went from never having stepped foot in a boat to gaining qualifications in white water kayaking. Read all about her journey…
Proudly supporting AquaPaddle for a second year
Paddle UK are proudly supporting AquaPaddle for a second year following a fun and successful 12 months. AquaPaddle events are likened to Parkrun, a 5km timed challenge but on the water, and are an opportunity…
Wild Water Racing selections wrap up in Grandtully
Words: Kerry Christie and Lucy Guest Photo: Alan Edwards Following the first round of selections at Holme Pierrepont two weeks ago, the second round of selections took place on the River Tay in Grandtully, Scotland…
Canoe Sprint squads announced for ECA Jun &U23 Championships
Paddle UK has announced the Junior and U23 canoe sprint teams which will represent Great Britain at the European Championships in Bratislava in June. After a weekend of competitive racing at the National Water Sports…
Paddle UK membership fees for 2024
The Paddle UK Board has approved a series of changes to the current membership pricing structure from 1st May 2024. Paddle UK is pleased to announce that existing and renewing members will be able to…
Paddler Spotlight: Kirstie Macmillan on Kayaking and Autism
In our April Paddler Spotlight, we caught up with Kirstie Macmillan, a passionate sea and white water kayaker who has been paddling for 14 years. Last year, Kirstie was diagnosed with autism, and she kindly…
Teams announced ahead of Olympic & Paralympic Qualifiers
With the final stage of the Olympic and Paralympic Qualification process taking place in three weeks time, a number of athletes have been announced to race the competitions in Szeged, Hungary following a competitive selection…
Slalom U23 & Junior athletes announced for 2024 season
A 20-strong U23 and junior canoe slalom team has today been announced after six days of close-fought racing at both Lee Valley White Water Centre and Holme Pierrepont. Athletes battled it in six races across…
Paracanoe team hold cleanup on the Trent
Paddle UK's paracanoe team have been doing their bit ahead of the Big Paddle Cleanup by collecting rubbish out on the River Trent. Charlotte Henshaw MBE, Jonathan Young, Robert Oliver, Emma Wiggs MBE, Jack Eyers,…
Canoe Sprint and Paracanoe IP appointment
Paddle UK has appointed Rachel Lovell to the Canoe Sprint & Paracanoe International Panel. Rachel’s appointment was confirmed at the April Board meeting, following the recommendations of the IP recruitment panel, led by Paddle UK's…
Junior and U23s conclude slalom selection
The rising stars of slalom wrapped up their selection series today in Nottingham, as junior and U23 athletes took part in the business end of racing at Holme Pierrepont, with international places on the line.…
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