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The women’s K4 blazed into the 500m A final after a confident display in their semi this afternoon on day two of the ICF Canoe Sprint and Paracanoe World Championships in a stormy Milan. The…

A gentle paddle trail for all abilities, starting near to the Derwent Valley Mills UNESCO World Heritage Site. There’s even a chance to spot a dinosaur along the way. (Waterways licence required. Find out more).…

Paddler Stewart McLean is embarking on an extraordinary and poignant journey, cycling from Land’s End to John o’ Groats in a powerful tribute to his wife, Julia, who tragically lost her life in a paddleboard…

Thunderstorms subsided just in time for the racing to start on day one of the 2025 ICF Canoe Sprint and Paracanoe World Championships. Great Britain had athletes racing in both the canoe sprint and paracanoe…

On the morning of day one at the ICF World Canoe Sprint & Paracanoe Championship in Milan, the new look British team is ready to race. New performance director Elaitz Saies has been in post…

In July, the GBSUP National Sprint Championships delivered a historic day of racing at the iconic Holme Pierrepont Country Park, held as a key feature of the National Sprint Regatta Open and British National Championships.…

Great Britain competed in two matches on the final day of canoe polo at The World Games. After a loss to Germany, they advanced to the bronze medal match against Denmark, currently ranked second globally.…

Blue spaces are being used recreationally in more places, and across more months, than the current bathing water regulations cover, according to an Environment Agency (EA) report. The EA Chief Scientist’s Office worked with 17…

A 22-strong canoe sprint and paracanoe team are making their final preparations ahead of the ICF Canoe Sprint and Paracanoe World Championships next week. Returning to Idrascalo, Milan for the first time in 10 years,…

Great Britain has secured a spot in the semi-finals of The World Games in Chengdu, triumphing over France, a team currently ranked just above them. The game started dramatically with a green card issued to…

Today in Chengdu, the Great Britain men’s canoe polo team returned to the water for The World Games, following their successful match against the People’s Republic of China yesterday. Great Britain faced last year’s gold…

In a strong showing at The World Games in Chengdu, the Great Britain men’s canoe polo team marked their return to the competition. They secured a commanding 12-2 victory over People’s Republic of China in…

Paddle the beautiful meandering River Medway from the heart of historic Tonbridge, through the Kentish countryside, to the village of Yalding. (Waterways licence required. Find out more). Distance: 13.1km (8.1 miles) Time: 3 – 4hrs…

While a ‘nationally significant’ water shortfall grips England, paddlers should be mindful of their environmental impact in low-water conditions. The National Drought Group met on Monday 11 August, with the current water shortfall situation in…

The World Games in Chengdu, China saw canoe marathon take place over the weekend.  With humid and varied weather across the weekend, the best racers from the top 20 countries in the world took to…

There’s no better time to discover the tranquility and adventure on our beautiful rivers through stand up paddleboarding (SUP), kayaking and canoeing.

A peaceful, relaxing meander through the Suffolk countryside, sharing the clear waters with swans, kingfishers and other wildlife, with a midway stop at a popular country pub. (Waterways licence required. Find out more). Distance: 7…

Gwion Williams and Olwen Yates claimed medals on the final day of action at the U23 and Junior Canoe Slalom European Championships in Solkan, Slovenia. Williams took home the silver medal in the junior men’s…