Coaching and Qualifications

Paddle UK’s Head of Access and Environment, Ben Seal, has had a busy week at Westminster. He provides a summary below. I met with the Water minister Emma Hardy, alongside MP for Bolton West, Phil…

Read about the latest action the government is taking against water companies and sewage pollution. October 2025 England’s water companies got their worst ever combined score for environmental performance in 2024. The latest results reveal…

Two slalom coaching programmes have released their calendars and programme details for the 2025 winter and 2026 season. The Slalom School Programme and England White Water Camps are intended to provide a great opportunity for…

An inspiring weekend of paddlesports, wellbeing, and community connection unfolded earlier this year at the newly relaunched Mersea Water Park, as Paddle UK proudly recognised the venue as its newest #ShePaddles Community Champion. Running for…

Jo Moseley, a passionate paddleboarder and adventurer, has compiled and edited a number of personal stories from fellow paddlers. In Adventures on the Water, the physical and mental health benefits of paddleboarding are discussed as…

Great Britain paddler Rosie Edwards produced a brilliant race to take gold at the 2025 ICF Canoe-Kayak Ocean Racing World Championships in South Africa. Edwards pulled out the performance of the weekend in the U23…

Great Britain made a solid start in challenging conditions as the 2025 ICF Canoe-Kayak Ocean Racing World Championships began in South Africa. The championships opened with the Surf-ski double races in Durban, with the British…

The Lee Valley Floating Pennywort group has been recognised Lee Valley Park Volunteers Awards evening for their ‘outstanding dedication’ in removing the spread of the invasive species on the River Lee.  This achievement is thanks…

Formerly known as the Canoe Foundation, Paddle UK’s official charity partner has been supporting paddlers across the UK since 1986. As the paddling world has grown and evolved, so has the charity. Today, the trustees…

The biggest race of the year for entry level racing is back this weekend at the Nene in Northampton. Due to the concrete construction of the course, composite boats are not suitable. The event offers…

2026 draft selection policy for U23 and junior canoe sprint are now open for public consultation from today until midnight on Tuesday 4 November. Please take time to tell us what you like about the…

North Leicester has plenty to offer including the National Space Centre and the historic Abbey Park. The loop, using the River Soar and Grand Union Canal, makes the route straightforward, but remember to portage around…

England Canoe Slalom has opened nominations for the Talented Athlete Scholarship Scheme (TASS) for the 2025/2026 season, providing top English paddlers with valuable support to balance elite sport with education and personal development. The TASS…

Paddler Oliver Richardson is on a mission to make water sports more inclusive. He says it has been “a privilege” to help people who were once left on the sidelines. Oliver started accessible kayaking sessions…

Words by Lydia Truett 18-year-old William Short became a kayaking world champion on 4 September, after storming to victory in the ICF Canoe Marathon World Championships in Gyor, Hungary. Competing in the Under-18 K1 category,…

At 518ft above sea level, the Peak Forest Canal is the highest stretch of navigable water in the entire canal system. On a clear day you will get views of the Pennines and Kinder Scout.…

Photography accreditation is now open for the 2025 Canoe Slalom British Open at Lee Valley White Water Centre, taking place 25-26 October. There will be slalom racing on both days but no kayak cross.  Saturday…

In this month’s Paddler Spotlight, we caught up with white water kayaker Alex Littlechild on this journey into paddling. Words by Alex I’m Alex and I love going kayaking! I have a passion for following…