Essential Gear for Paddling Adventures

Paddling, whether it's kayaking, canoeing, or stand-up paddleboarding, offers a fantastic way to connect with nature and enjoy the water. However, being prepared is crucial for a safe and enjoyable experience. Here's our guide on essential gear to pack for your paddling trip: Safety First Buoyancy Aid: A buoyancy aid…

The Best Canals to Paddleboard on in the UK

Paddleboarding has become a popular outdoor activity in the UK, offering a peaceful and scenic way to explore the country’s waterways. Among the best places to practice and enjoy paddleboarding are the UK’s canals, which wind through picturesque towns, vibrant cities, and idyllic countryside. Whether you’re a seasoned paddleboarder or…

Paddling Whitewater: A Beginner’s Guide

Whitewater paddling is an exhilarating outdoor activity that combines adventure, skill, and the raw power of nature. Whether you’re in a kayak, canoe, or Paddleboard, navigating rapids can be both challenging and rewarding. For beginner's, understanding the basics of whitewater paddling is essential for having fun and staying safe on…

Gift Ideas for Paddlers

With Christmas just around the corner, its time to start thinking about gifts. One of the most important parts of picking a gift is making it thoughtful, something that means something to that person. There are so many things you could buy a paddler to help them on their adventures.…

Top 10 Castles from the Water

The United Kingdom is home to a rich history, and one of the most iconic symbols of that heritage are its castles. Scattered across the country, these impressive fortifications rise majestically over landscapes. Many of them overlook stretches of water that can be viewed from a unique vantage point: the…

Paddle UK | Green Spaces

Did you know a contribution of Paddle UK membership income is passed onto the waterway authority? As paddlers the environment and waterways are vitally important to us. Part of the joy of paddling is being immersed in nature, wildlife and green spaces. We're committed to helping protect these special places…

Bucket List Paddles

The UK is full of amazing places to paddle, each offering their own unique beauty. If you set off to paddle all the beauty spots you’ll be paddling for a long time. So to cut that time down, and help you plan your ultimate bucket list paddles, here are our…

Accessories for your paddleboard

As the great fashion advice goes, accessorise, accessorise, accessorise. So why not bring that into your paddling and pick some top accessories for your paddleboard! There are loads of great bits out there that can really enhance your paddling experience and improve your safety. So here are our top five…

Paddling Holidays and Staycations

Planning a staycation and want some inspiration?! We’ve got your back! The UK is a fantastic place for a kayak, canoe or stand up paddleboard holiday. From meandering countryside rivers to historic city canals and family lake adventures.  Whether you’re looking for a fully active holiday or just a day…

Water Safety

The water is an amazing place to be, and draws us to it all year round. And year on year, more people are enticed into the world of paddling as a way to enjoy the water. But whether you are enjoying a summer paddle, or taking advantage of a crisp winter…

How to use PaddlePoints

PaddlePoints is a brilliant tool to help you find new places to paddle and share your favourite places with others. Heading away for a holiday and fancy a paddle, check PaddlePoints. Fancy seeing your city from the water, check PaddlePoints. Want to find out if there is a pub or…

Paddleboarding – The Basics

Paddleboarding has rapidly risen in popularity, becoming one of the most popular water sports in the UK.It’s rise in popularity can be attributed to how accessible it is. It requires no special skills, no bizarre environment, and can be adapted for any person. With this said, there are a few…

How to Paddle Around Locks

Across the UK there is over 4700 miles of canal, linking up towns and cities across the country. These canals are managed by a wide number of authorities, with a British Canoeing membership giving you access to almost all of them. The Canal and River Trust are in charge of…

How To Paddle On Holiday

Holidays are great. They get you away from your normal surroundings and into some new and exciting places. Whether you are having a staycation or crossing the seas to international lands, we all look forward to that holiday. But why limit your exploring to land? Why not look at having…

The Value of Paddle UK Membership

Paddle UK membership doesn’t just fund waterways licences. We’d like to share with you some of the other ways membership money benefits paddlers and the wonderful waterways you paddle. Member Hub and Exclusive Benefits Member benefits give you the chance to save money on everything from kit and equipment to…

Why Join a Club?

It’s great getting out on the water, and at times the chance to have some time alone is one of the biggest draws. Spending some time with the water, immersed in nature can help with mindfulness and inner peace. However, paddling is also an incredibly social sport that is enhanced…

SUP Kayak Seats

Stand up paddle boarding (SUP) has rapidly shot up in popularity in recent years. The freedom of rocking up at the water, quickly pumping a board up and cruising along in the sun has largely contributed to this success. How accessible it is to anyone wanting to give it a…