Slalom and Kayak Cross

Great Britain enjoyed a strong finish to day one at the 2025 ICF Wildwater Sprint World Championships, in Czechia. Great Britain fielded a versatile 20-strong team at the championships, in Ceske Budejovice, including several paddlers new…

The London assembly committee has put forward a number of recommendations to increase the cleanliness of the capital’s waterways, and offer more access to the outdoors. Paddle UK was a panel member on Environment Committee’s…

The British Wildwater team is ready to take on the world’s best as they head to České Budějovice, Czechia for the 2025 ICF Wildwater Sprint World Championships, starting today. The event will see athletes race…

Paddle the glacial lake of Wastwater in the western Lake District. England’s deepest lake is surrounded by wild beauty and towering mountains, including Scafell Pike, providing a stunning backdrop to a serene trail. Distance: 3.2km…

Why are National Park rivers in England and Wales at risk when they should be the cleanest and most protected in the country? A new report from Campaign for National Parks, in partnership with the…

Paddle UK has today announced the nominations for Paracanoe and Canoe Sprint World Class Programmes for the 2026 season (1 Nov 2025 to 31 October 2026 unless stated). Subject to appeal, 13 athletes have been…

Great Britain sent four teams to the 2025 European Canoe Polo Championships in Avranches, France. Both the senior and U21 squads gained valuable international experience during the competition. Over four packed days, the British teams…

Brentford Canoe Club enjoyed a dream debut at the National Sprint Regatta in Nottingham, with nine young paddlers securing medals in their first-ever competition. The club, formed only months ago, has already become a hub…

Last weekend, Torbay transformed into a vibrant hub of activity as the SUPERFestival 2025 brought stand-up paddleboarding to centre stage on the English Riviera. Held across 6-7 September in Torquay’s Inner Harbour, the festival, formerly…

Paddle from Trent Lock, close to the River Trent, with views of the famous Ratcliffe-on-Soar Power Station cooling towers. The route is a mix of industrial and rural, with plenty of wildlife to spot along…

The Mayor of the East Midlands was given a tour of the facilities at Holme Pierrepont during the final National Sprint Regatta of the season this weekend. Claire Ward met Paddle UK’s chief executive Ashley…

Young people in Bermondsey, southeast London, are discovering the joy of paddlesports thanks to the Downside Fisher Youth Club Recreational Paddlesports and Mentorship Program. Launched in 2023 with support from Paddle UK and delivered in…

Sam Leaver led a British one-two at the Canoe Slalom World Cup Final in Augsburg with a glorious kayak cross gold. Leaver crossed the line first ahead of compatriot Jonny Dickson, who made it two…

Great Britain capped the 2025 ICF Canoe Marathon World Championships in style with more medal success on the final day of action in Hungary. Will Short made it two medals for the championships as he…

The Great Britain team put down some more solid performances on day three of the 2025 ICF Canoe Marathon World Championships in Hungary. European K1 longcourse champion James Russell was unable to add a world…

Kimberley Woods revelled in rolling back the years after storming to back-to-back overall victories at the Canoe Slalom World Cup Final in Augsburg. The British star, 29, had won kayak gold on Friday and followed…

Dianora De Bilio secured a brilliant maiden medal for Great Britain on day two of the 2025 ICF Canoe Marathon World Championships in Hungary. After claiming two world titles on a hectic opening day of…

Kimberley Woods and Lois Leaver earned the first medals of the Slalom World Cup Final today in Augsburg, Germany.  Winning kayak gold at two consecutive World Cups, Kim expertly maneuvered her boat, battling the fast…