Want to focus on rivers? We have routes, launches, trails, licensing information, wildlife and historical sites, and more, on our dedicated rivers pages.
PaddlePoints
Plan your staycation. Create your own public or private paddling routes. Find launches, pubs, cafes, campsites, and more with PaddlePoints.
Paddle Trails
Paddling routes delivered with ready-meal simplicity. Packaged, accessible kayaking, SUP, and canoeing near you in easy-to-access PDF downloads.
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Services to Help You Paddle
GOING IT ALONE?
You need a licence to paddle many England waterways. British Canoeing On the Water membership saves you money on a licence.
British Canoeing membership comes with a waterways licence. So, Canoe, Kayak, or SUP, if you love paddling and care about waterways, join our community today.
Save money on a licence for 4,500km of waterways
Be covered by public liability insurance - plus discounts on craft insurance
If you're an England or non-UK resident seeking individual membership for the first time then use the British Canoeing RapidJoin service below. Start by entering your postcode, or country if you are non-UK.
Joining using RapidJoin below you'll purchase On The Water membership. You can find the full list of benefits here. You will be asked your date of birth and allocated the correct membership type for your age. Prices are:
Your personal data will only be used for administering your application and providing you with your membership services. Please see the British Canoeing Privacy Centre here for more details on how we manage your data.
Member Add-Ons - One Time Offer!
As a joining member you can benefit from discounts on insurance and paddling magazines. These offers are ONLY AVAILABLE NOW. They will cost you more if you purchase them in future. Don't miss out. Take the opportunity to benefit from these great deals now.
Accidental damage included. Excludes denting and bruising while in transit
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It's the last time you'll be able to purchase our comprehensive Towergate Craft insurance, which is a great rate at only £45. Also, while you are here, are you sure you want to miss out on great paddling magazine discounts? They offer advice that helps you get the most from your paddling.
Use the back button below so you don't miss out. Or hit the next button to go to payment.
Welcome to British Canoeing
You should receive your membership pack through the post in the next 7 days. But you can get on the water today. Download your card as a PDF using the button below, and use it as proof of your membership and waterways licence.
On The Water
Membership
Membership No:123456
Valid Until:31-12/2023
Type:On the Water Young Person
Name:Jonathan Alexander
Members receive a 15% discount with Cotswold Outdoors. Show this licence or quote the code AF-BCAN-M1
This card is your waterways licence and is proof of your right to paddle under the British Canoeing block licence. It should be shown to authorised personnel on request
British Canoeing members have £10 million liability insurance cover whilst engaged in canoeing activities worldwide.
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