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Addlestone Canoe Club (ACC) is the latest club to make strides in expanding opportunities for paddlers of all abilities. Inspired after attending a recent paracanoe education day, hosted by Paddle UK, the club has witnessed…

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 54. Through paddleboarding, Kate has found solace, strength, and a…

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 Championships. The award is presented by the British Elite Athletes…

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 Yours Campaign encourages people to exercise in the fresh air…

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 Club, was nominated by his fellow paddlers for his dedication…

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 member of the Paddle UK Performance Committee over the last…

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 own international racing career, Hannah was appointed as paracanoe podium…

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 solutions to save inflatable craft from entering landfill when they…

Congratulations to Adam Burgess, who has been shortlisted for British Elite Athlete Association’s January Athlete of the Month. Adam has been shortlisted alongside Mia Brookes (snowboarding), Team Hall (bobsleigh) and Penny Healey (archery). This athlete-led prize…

The Canoe Foundation is delighted to announce its next funding round for grants. The Foundation is looking for projects across the UK that: Increase or enhance existing public access points to water for all forms…

Paddle UK’s adult individual On The Water membership fee is set to change at the point of renewal. Annual membership will increase by £2 bringing it up to £49 for a year, from 31 March.…

Voting for a new Board Director, elected by the Paddle UK (England) membership, is now open. The ballot is open to Paddle UK (England) members from Wednesday 29th January 2025 and will close at 12pm…

The 2024 Delivery Partner Awards are here to recognise and celebrate the remarkable achievements, best practices, and dedication within our Delivery Partnership. These awards honour those who go above and beyond in embodying our values…

Canoe Slalom paddler Chris Bowers has called time on his competitive slalom career after ten years of racing on the international stage. Bowers competed internationally from 2014, making his debut as a junior at the…

Paris 2024 medallists Adam Burgess and Kimberley Woods kick-started their 2025 campaigns with success at the slalom Oceania Championships held in Penrith, Australia over the weekend. With the venue playing host to the 2025 ICF…

The England Slalom Club Support Scheme fund is open for new applications from eligible England-based Slalom clubs. The England Slalom Club Support Scheme is supported by the England Talent Programme and the England Canoe Slalom…

Ben Seal, Head of Access and Environment at Paddle UK, explains why things are moving in the right direction for the water sports sector. The year has started strongly and hopefully set the tone…

Olympic gold medalist Etienne Stott is backing the Climate and Nature Bill as it makes its way through Parliament. The Bill, which has its second reading on 24 January, is being sponsored by Dr Roz…