With over 20 years of experience, we can offer you a variety of fun on the water. Whether you are looking to learn the basics, want to improve your skills or set yourself a challenge our expert instructors will be with you every step of the way in a safe, controlled and fun environment.
Our aim is simple to inspire and install a sense of adventure in everyone. Spend the day immersed in the most picturesque locations, we have something for everyone and all abilities from Paddleboarding (SUP) and Kayaking, along beautiful rivers to escapades on the sea at Hastings.
So come and join us for your water sports fun. Bring your family along, a group of friends, work colleagues, kids or just come by yourself. The team love sharing their passion and knowledge and we look forward to seeing you on the water soon!
The River Rother in East Sussex is a 35 mile long river crossing East Sussex and Kent. It rises near Rotherfield in East Sussex and ends at Rye Bay where it joins the English Channel. The river has been used as a navigation since Roman times and no licence is…
The Royal Military Canal in Kent runs for 28 miles. It flows from near Folkestone, following the old cliff line bordering Romney Marsh. The canal meets the River Rother at the Lock Keepers Cottage just outside Playden. Interestingly, the canal was first built as a defence against the possibly invasion…
The River Medway is a major river in the South East of England in the county of Kent. Stretching from High Weald in Sussex, through Tonbridge and Maidstone, the river ends where it meets the Thames estuary near Sheerness. It is an ideal touring adventure. Great for recreational users and those…
The River Stour in Kent is a river in the South East of England. Rising in the Kent countryside it flows east towards the sea, meandering in parts. It then enters the North Sea at Pegwell Bay, a stunning shingle beach with marshland and white cliffs lining breaking the skyline.…
Flowing through East Sussex, the River Cuckmere provides a gentle paddle from source to sea. Rising near Heathfield in East Sussex, it reaches the English Channel at Cuckmere Haven. There are several reasons why you might head to the River Cuckmere for a gentle afternoon paddle. The river meanders through…
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Save over £80 on your waterways licencesOpen up over 4,500km of waterways for as little as £29 a year
To canoe, kayak or paddle board on many rivers and canals you need a licence. Purchased individually, licences would cost you around £130.
National association membership of organisations such as British Canoeing offers you licences covering 4,500km of waterways for as little as £29-£47 a year. Learn more and join now using the button below.
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Save Money On Your Waterways 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
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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.
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