Wildwater Racing

A Slalom Coaching Conference is set to take place on Sunday 30 November, at the National Water Sports Centre, Holme Pierrepont. The highly anticipated conference offers a unique and invaluable opportunity for coaches, athletes, and…

Members of Paddle UK attended an event to mark the official launch of the Manvers Lake White Water Course Project to celebrate a project that will transform swift water rescue training facilities and international-standard paddling…

2026 draft selection policies for senior, U23, and junior canoe slalom and kayak cross are now open for public consultation from today until midnight on Wednesday 29 October 2025. Please take time to tell us…

The king of kayak cross reigned supreme as Joe Clarke roared to a fourth consecutive kayak cross world title on the final day in Sydney. Having won gold in the three previous editions of the…

Paddle UK has approved the appointment of Richard Sant to the Board of Directors, as the representative for Paddle Scotland. Richard Sant joined the Board of Paddle Scotland in the spring of 2024.   Paddle Scotland…

Kimberley Woods upgraded her Olympic bronze to World Championships silver on an historic performance in Sydney. On the same course where Paul Ratcliffe won K1 silver at the 2000 Sydney Olympics, Woods matched his efforts…

Ryan Westley soared to a glittering silver on Sydney waters as he clinched a career third men’s C1 world medal. The 32-year-old had reached the final with a 10th place run in the semis, letting…

Europe’s largest natural harbour is an amazing location for all paddlers to spot wildlife, and appreciate its surrounding natural beauty. Depending on the weather and tides, there’s so many different experiences to be had. (No…

Joe Clarke won his second medal of the Canoe Slalom and Kayak Cross World Championships as he claimed men’s kayak team bronze with Ben Haylett and Jonny Dickson. Clarke and Haylett responded brilliantly to help…

Two team medals were added to the British tally on day two of the Canoe Slalom and Kayak Cross World Championships as the men’s and women’s C1 trios finished on the podium. In the men’s…

Entries are now open for the Paddle UK SUPER Festival and 2026 ICF SUP World Cup, taking place next June on the English Riviera. The first early bird entry window is now open until the…

The Canoe Slalom and Kayak Cross World Championships began early this morning with the kayak cross individual time trials, and Great Britain’s athletes made an immediate impact on the global stage. All six team members…

Great Britain’s canoe slalom team are preparing to take on the 2025 ICF Canoe Slalom World Championships at the Penrith Whitewater Stadium in Australia. The venue, which famously staged canoe slalom at the Sydney 2000…

Paddle UK has today announced the final cohort of athletes who will be supported within the canoe sprint and paracanoe pathways for the 2026 season. James Train, Head of Performance Development for Canoe Sprint, said:…

Paddle from the picturesque Dorset seaside town of Christchurch, along the River Avon and River Stour, as part of a short and peaceful loop. Ideal for all abilities and all craft. (Waterways licence required. Find…

A young British team gained invaluable international racing experience at the Olympic Hopes Regatta in Račice, Czech Republic over the weekend, with athletes from across the age groups testing themselves against some of the best…

Great Britain narrowly missed out on medals as the 2025 ICF Wildwater Sprint World Championships drew to a close in Czechia. British wildwater paddlers have become a regular fixture on the podium in recent seasons, but…

A more active and healthy country can be achieved by expanding access to England’s natural spaces, say MPs. A new report by the All-Party Parliamentary Group (APPG) for Outdoor Recreation and Access to Nature was…