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Media accreditation is open for the 2025 Canoe Slalom & Kayak Cross Selection Series at Lee Valley White Water Centre, taking place 29-30 March. After an incredible year for the sport where TeamGB came away…

Following the approval by members of Nick Donald as the new Chair of Paddle UK at the Annual General Meeting, Paddle UK is now actively recruiting for two new independent directors to join the Board.…

In this month’s Paddler Spotlight, we caught up with Paracanoe Paralympic Champion and Endometriosis UK ambassador, Charlotte Henshaw MBE. Endometriosis occurs when tissue similar to the lining of the womb grows in other parts of…

Paddle UK has opened applications for two members to join a new Canoe Sprint Junior Advisory Group. The group will bring together people from across the canoe sprint community to create and develop a clear…

The UK Government has announced its ‘ambition’ to eliminate sewage discharges into Lake Windermere, and to tackle water quality issues affecting the River Wye. Lake Windermere has been suffering from unacceptable levels of sewage pollution…

New bathing water reforms, the first since 2013, could see the definition of ‘bather’ include other watersports for the first time. The government is also planning to introduce multiple monitoring points at each bathing water…

Paddle UK has been awarded a Stand Up Paddling World Cup event following an announcement made by the International Canoe Federation (ICF) in Hangzhou, China. This is the first time that an ICF Stand Up…

This International Women’s Day, Paddle UK has launched a new #SheCoaches campaign with an ambition to create a network for female coaches and to provide targeted support to increase female representation in coaching roles. To…

“If you find something that really sparks your passion and your joy, then don’t listen to anyone else. Just go on your own path and do what you enjoy.” 8 March marks International Women’s Day…

Paddle UK is delighted to announce over £68,000 in funding for paddling projects across England. Thirty-one paddling projects across England will receive a funding boost, thanks to the Paddle England Stronger Together Fund. Paddle UK…

The Birmingham Community Paddlesports Project is transforming the city’s waterways into hubs of activity, offering communities the chance to try canoeing and bellboating. Spearheaded by former Olympic canoeist Andy Train and supported by Paddle UK,…

“Kayaking has been amazing for rehabilitation, utilising muscles that I medically didn’t think I would be able to use again,” To mark International Wheelchair Day, we spoke with Tom Price, an up-and-coming paracanoe athlete who…

28th February 2025 The International Panel has prepared the following important updates in this statement ahead of the start of the 2025 International season. The updates are a combination of providing more detail that was…

The Independent Water Commission is inviting paddlers and the general public for their views on how to fix our broken water sector. Sir Jon Cunliffe, the former Deputy Governor of the Bank of England, is…

Chris Furber, Performance Director for canoe sprint and paracanoe, is set to leave Paddle UK after just over three years with the programme. Joining the programme after the Tokyo Olympics and Paralympics, Chris helped to…

Registration is now open to attend the 45th Annual General Meeting (AGM) of British Canoeing, trading as Paddle UK, on Tuesday 18th March 2025. British Canoeing is the registered legal name of Paddle UK, hence…

Caroline Barnes has been elected as a Board Director following a ballot of the Paddle UK (England) membership. Members elected Caroline as a Board Director in the ballot, held in response to changes made to…

Please note applications are now closed. Paddle UK is seeking to appoint a Chair of Disciplinary and Appeals and new members to our Disciplinary and Appeal Panel Register. These voluntary roles are vital in upholding…