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A new paddle guide has been developed in the Trent Valley area for the benefit of Paddle UK members. Paddle UK worked closely with the Transforming the Trent Valley (TTTV) Partnership to create the Trent…

This October, Britain’s record-breaking slalom Olympians from Paris 2024 will return to home waters as the British Open takes place at Lee Valley White Water Centre. It promises to be an action-packed weekend at the…

Great Britain men fell agonisingly short of a medal as the ICF Canoe Polo World Championships drew to a close in China. In a rematch of the 2022 world championship semi-final, Great Britain men again…

The Great Britain men’s team sealed their semi-final spot in a decisive day five at the ICF Canoe Polo World Championships in China. A 4-3 defeat to Spain in Deqing placed the British men fourth…

Great Britain’s U21 men suffered late heartbreak on day four of the ICF Canoe Polo World Championships in China as a semi-final spot was snatched away. A 3-3 draw with France and an eventful 9-6…

Great Britain’s four sides bolstered their medal chances with another encouraging day at the 2024 ICF Canoe Polo World Championships in China. The GB men’s side pulled off perhaps the result of day three in…

In September, Paddle UK hosted a Disability Awareness Workshop at Salford Watersports Centre, empowering coaches and volunteers to create inclusive paddling experiences. Participants gained practical skills for adaptive paddling through workshops and on the water…

Photo: Emma Godwin Paddle UK is excited to introduce the Slalom Start Box, a comprehensive toolkit designed to support paddler recruitment within clubs to increase the number of children and young people engaged in canoe…

If you’re looking for new places to paddle, and like minded people to paddle with this autumn then we’ve got the answer… Head down to your local AquaPaddle. AquaPaddle events are similar to Parkrun. They’re…

Great Britain’s under 21 teams stayed in semi-final contention after coming through the first group stage at the 2024 ICF Canoe Polo World Championships, in China. Having sat out day one, the senior sides also…

For the second year running, Mersea Boating Lake was the vibrant setting for the 2024 #ShePaddles Weekender—a weekend for women to enjoy paddlesports, yoga, and art. With support from Paddle UK, over 100 women joined…

The goals flew in as Great Britain chalked up three wins on day one of the 2024 ICF Canoe Polo World Championships, in China. The championships opened with the under-21s group stages in Deqing where…

Words: Billy Blackman Wild Water Racing’s golden girl Kerry Christie topped off her 2024 season by winning the mixed K2 at the Krumlov descent marathon in the Czech Republic. Racing with Leamington Spa’s Sam Cribbet…

Britain’s slalom and polo athletes were amongst the medals as a number of paddling disciplines came together over the weekend to compete in the 2024 International Canoe Federation Hangzhou Super Cup. The competition brought together…

Last week saw the return to training for the canoe sprint squad at the high performance centre in Nottingham, as the 2024/25 season – and LA cycle – begins. In line with the Paddle UK…

October marks the annual celebration of Black History Month. As part of our #WePaddleTogether commitment to celebrate role models from under-represented groups and to amplify diverse, intersectional voices, we are pleased to share the insights…

Booking is now available for the 2024 Slalom Coaching Conference, which will be held on 1 December 2024 at Holme Pierrepont, Nottingham. This annual event serves as a unique opportunity for the slalom coaching community…

Media accreditation is now open for the 2024 Canoe Slalom & Kayak Cross British Open at Lee Valley White Water Centre, taking place 26-27 October. After an incredible year for the sport where TeamGB came…