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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At the beginning of 2024, Paddle UK and the Canal and River Trust came together to launch a shared project: developing a community paddling hub at Foxton Locks in Leicestershire. The vision was simple but…
The second #ShePaddles The East Midlands event brought sunshine, smiles, and plenty of paddling to Broadway’s Meadow in Leicestershire. Over 70 women and 15 coaches and leaders came together for an action-packed weekend of paddling…
Words by Kimberley Woods. The Junior C1 women claimed silver in today’s team events, a valiant effort from Zoe Blythe-Shields, Darcey McMullins and Jasmine Wilde. McMullins fought hard to paddle back for gate 12 and…
Words by Kimberley Woods. Great Britain won two medals on the opening day of the U23 and Junior World Championships in Foix. Upgrading the silver they won last year Sam Leaver, Thomas Mayer and Jonah…
Taylor Gough used to flatten opponents in a Leicester Tigers jersey, now he cuts through water with a paddle. Just months after signing his first professional contract, a routine drive turned into a nightmare. Gough’s…
Reporting for this year’s Junior/U23 World Championships is Kimberley Woods, who will provide a unique perspective on the event. Each day, Woods will report on the results day to day and gain an insight from…
A record number of volunteers have once again taken part in the Big Paddle Cleanup 2025. The Decathlon-backed event ran from 24 May to 8 June, and engaged 4,228 volunteers – over 500 more people…
Kristina Armstrong headlined a strong British contingent on the final day of the U23/Junior Canoe Sprint European Championships. The U23 athlete finished fourth in a stacked K1 Under 23 Women 500m final, crossing the line…
Great Britain closed out the Junior and U23 Wildwater World Championships in Solkan, Slovenia with a gold and two silver medals on the final day of competition, capping off a strong week of racing. Sisters…
The penultimate day of the U23 and Junior Canoe Sprint European Championships saw Great Britain battle it out in finals whilst securing medal opportunities for the final day. British athletes were present in three A…
Great Britain will be represented in six sprint finals on the last day of competition at the Junior and U23 Wildwater World Championships in Solkan, Slovenia after a day of sprint heats today. Kerry Christie…
Day two of the U23 and Junior Canoe Sprint European Championships saw strong efforts across heats and semi-finals, with several athletes securing spots in upcoming A and B finals After a great performance in his…
Paddle from the City Ground across the River Trent to join the Nottingham Canal. Paddle through the city towards Beeston. There, you’ll return to the Trent and paddle back to the start point. (Waterways licence…
Britain’s Junior and U23 canoe sprint teams reached two A Finals with all paddlers progressing to the next stages, on the opening day of the European Championships in Pitesti, Romania. Defending U23 K1 500m champion…
There was a medal milestone as Great Britain toasted more success at the ICF Junior and U23 Wildwater Canoeing World Championships in Slovenia. After a successful opening day for GB individuals and pairs over the…
Britain’s junior and U23 canoe sprint teams begin their European Championships today in Pitesti, Romania. U23 champion Kristina Armstrong (Scottish Performance Squad) defends her K1 and K2 500m titles as she partners with Amy Green…
Great Britain have made a golden start to the ICF Junior and Under 23 Wildwater Canoeing World Championships in Slovenia. Sisters Emma and Kerry Christie capped a successful day for the young British team by…
Laws need to change to give people better access to nature closer to their homes, the chair of a new All-Party Parliamentary Group (APPG) has said. The APPG is focusing on Outdoor Recreation and Access…
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