Go Paddling, the UK home of canoeing, kayaking and SUP

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.

Join Today

Find paddling trails, look up paddling centres or clubs, search for disability paddling provision, or track down beginner and improver course providers. Choose from the options below.

Paddling trails. Differences between a kayak and a canoe

Find UK paddling trails

To help you find, kayaking, SUP, or canoeing near you, we have developed a range of Paddling Trails. These are ...
Read More
Paddle-Ability Clubs. Disabled child entering kayak.

Find local paddle-ability providers

Paddle-Ability clubs and centres offer dedicated support for paddlers with a disability. This British Canoeing initiative seeks to focus on the ...
Read More
paddling clubs

Find local paddling clubs

Paddling clubs can teach you new canoeing, kayaking, or SUP  skills, and are a great way of learning about new ...
Read More
Find a paddling centre. Kids at a paddling centre.

Find local paddling centres

Paddling centres offer a range of exciting paddling experiences for beginners and refreshers. These can be anything from taster sessions ...
Read More
Find a Start or Discover course

Find course providers

If you are looking for a fun way to learn to paddle then you need a Start, Discover, or Explore ...
Read More
Find a paddling equipment hire centre.

Paddling equipment hire

When you start out you may not be ready to dive straight in and buy the gear you need. Paddling ...
Read More