We know we keep harping on about how good paddling is for your mental health, but really, it is great! If you need more convincing though, we've made a list of 10 reasons why paddling is great for everything from busting bad moods to helping improve more serious issues such…
New Year's day was when Anthony Ing and Chuck Norris (A.K.A Chuck) set off from Liverpool dock. Leaving the west coast of England, with the east coast firmly in their sights. This epic paddle of 160 miles is with the aim of raising money for Suicide Prevention UK, a charity…
Mental health is just like physical health: we all have it. At times it may be good, other times it maybe bad. But we all have it and we all need to look after it. That is something I have come to learn. The only thing is, you can’t see…
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…
Paddling in the sun is one of the best feelings around. Being on the water with the sun coming down makes the paddle 100% better, and that’s a proven fact. But while you are out on the water enjoying the sun, you need to remember a few things to stay…
Saira Is-Haq has been a passionate kayaker for a long time, loving her time out on the water. She has also helped to pass her love for the water onto others, becoming a British Canoeing #ShePaddles Ambassador in 2022. Saira is determined to keep up her passion for kayaking alongside…
With the temperatures dropping to winter levels, the need to warm up your body ready for a paddle is more important than usual. Climbing into your extra layers may seem like a warm up, but there is more to a warm up than this. It is your body’s chance to…
Getting on the water on your paddle board or in your kayak and canoe is brilliant. Not only is it a great way to explore new places, it is also great to look after your physical and mental health. We are constantly being told how important it is to look…
With dark evenings and limited daylight to contend with, it's easy to neglect exercise during the winter months. We know paddling makes us feel great when we get to the place, but getting there sometimes can be a struggle. Cold, wet, frosty, post-paddle ice on the kit. It's easy to…
We don't 'do' the word taboo here at Go Paddling. We've covered the topics of paddling when pregnant, and paddling through the menopause, but one topic that has been noticeably absent is paddling on your period. We thought it was about time to tackle that! Whether you have a cycle…
The idea of stand up paddle boarding (SUP) when pregnant can raise all kinds of questions. Am I still ok to paddle board if I’m pregnant? Can I try paddle boarding when I’m pregnant? Are there any additional safety elements I should be aware of around SUP'ing when pregnant? The answers…
It's a topic that pops up on most women's paddling forums with questions ranging from advice and lifestyle tips to physical changes in paddling and beyond. Paddling through the menopause is not only absolutely possible, it should be encouraged for both physical and mental well being! To help us write…
There is no denying that paddling, such as kayaking, canoeing, and SUP, is good for you. The health benefits of paddling include releasing the stresses of the week, or working your heart a little without overdoing it. There are many reasons paddling is good you for, but here are our…
Can you go paddling when pregnant? It’s a difficult question to answer, and everyone will have a different opinion depending on who they are, what they do, and their level of paddling experience. The general answer is, yes, paddling when pregnant is safe. But as with everything during those nine…
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