Paddle UK’s Head of Access and Environment, Ben Seal, has had a busy week at Westminster. He provides a summary below. I met with the…
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Paddle boarding the English Channel in daughter’s memory
A man is set to paddle board across the English Channel in memory of his 10-year-old daughter who died from a form of bone cancer. Jamie BartlettBundy, 49, from Hassocks, West Sussex, is taking on…
River Dart study shows the complexity of land ownership
A new study has found that the River Dart, in Devon, has 108 separate owners, with some owned by offshore companies. The story in The Guardian said campaigners in Devon used angling maps, Companies House…
Royle and Arden lead the way on penultimate day of U23/Junior Euros
Luc Royle and Lewis Arden were the British highlights on the penultimate day of the U23 and Junior Canoe Slalom European Championships. The duo raced into the finals of the men’s junior and U23 C1…
Arina Kontchakov claims stunning K1 European silver
Arina Kontchakov stormed to a stunning silver in the women’s junior K1 at the U23 and Junior Canoe Slalom European Championships. The youngster qualified 10th for the final meaning that she was one of the…
Sprint Finishes and Dominant Wins: The 2025 National Canoe Marathon Championships in Norwich
Words by Holly Mobbs | Image by Greg Spencer A mix of sunshine and sudden showers welcomed more than 600 paddlers to Norwich Canoe Club last weekend for the 2025 National Canoe Marathon Championships. Flatwater…
Join our new Community Support Network
We’re excited to announce the launch of our new Community Support Network (CSN) – and we’re looking for experienced paddling practitioners to get involved. This new approach is based on what communities have told us…
Places to Paddle: Windermere in the Lake District
Paddle the hugely popular Windermere, England’s largest lake at 18 km (10.5 miles). Windermere can be busy with boats, ferries, and paddlers, but that doesn’t stop you having a wonderful time taking in glorious views…
Blythe-Shields tops junior WC1 heats at U23 / Jnr Slalom Euros
The second day of the U23 and Junior Canoe Slalom and Kayak Cross European Championships saw the GB athletes back in action today. First up in the C1 team finals came the junior WC1 trio…
Bronze for U23 MK1 team in U23 / Jnr slalom Euros day one
The first finals of the ECA U23 and junior canoe slalom and kayak cross European Championships took place this afternoon with the K1 team events. The first medal of the competition came from Sam Leaver…
U23 and junior slalom team take on the Euros
U23 & Junior Canoe Slalom and Kayak Cross European Championships kick off today in Solkan, Slovenia. This marks the sixth time Solkan has played host, matching Krakow for the most editions held. Sam Leaver (Edinburgh…
British paddlers look to future after junior and U23 Worlds
The curtain came down on the final day of action of the ICF Junior & U23 Canoe Sprint World Championships in Montemor-o-Velho with Paddle UK head of performance development James Train confident the future is…
Popham-Coveley among Brits in action on day four in Montemor
A strong British contingent were in action on day four of the ICF Junior & U23 Canoe Sprint World Championships in Montemor-o-Velho. Four of the squad were in B final action across the afternoon, with…
U23 / Jnr sprint team continue World Champs with day three
Great Britain complete their third day of the U23 and junior Canoe Sprint World Championships, showing some strong development across the team. Xavier Hinves (SOU), Dylan O’Connor (RIC), Benji Cabrera (FOW), and Tom Holland (WEY)…
More semi-finals and B finals confirmed for GB in day two of World Championships
The GB U23 and junior sprint team confirmed their places in more semi-finals and several B finals today at the World Championships in Montemor-o-Velho, Portugal. U23 men’s K1 500m saw Gabriel Popham-Coveley (NOT) come out…
Canoe Slalom makes its debut at the European Youth Olympic Festival
Today saw the 18th European Youth Olympic Festival include canoe slalom for the first time in the competition’s history. In the past, canoe sprint has featured at the Summer European Youth Olympic Festival, but this…
Places to paddle: Coniston Water in the Lake District
Paddle the Lake District’s Coniston Water, the third longest natural lake in England. The delightful trail takes in views of the famous fell, the Old Man of Coniston, and the island which features in Arthur…
A great start for the U23 and Junior Sprint team at the World Championships
The first day of the ICF U23 and Junior Canoe Sprint World Championships in Montemor-o-Velho brings a strong foundation for Great Britain with today’s athletes all reaching semi-finals. Isaac Aveson (Richmond) is safely through in…
London Youth Games: young paddlers make a splash at Fairlop Waters
Fairlop Waters played host to 160 young athletes across the weekend who took to the water as part of the London Youth Games kayaking competition – one of the largest and most inclusive youth sport…
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