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SUP, Kayak, Canoe
Adult (23+): £65
Young Person (18-22): £47
Youth (Under 18): £37
RENEWING MEMBER PRICES
Adult (23+): £54
Young Person (18-22): £37
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1 Adults 4 Children £149.10
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Great choice! First step is your postcode...
Membership is determined by where you live in the UK. So, enter your residential postcode below and we can signpost you. Note that Scotland and Northern Ireland membership do not come with a waterways licence. No licence is required to paddle in these countries. Only waterways in England and Wales require a licence. If you are unsure use our waterways licence look up.
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As you reside in POSTCODE you need to join Paddle Scotland. Note that Scotland membership doesn’t include a waterways licence. No licence is needed to paddle in Scotland.
Use the button below to visit the Paddle Scotland website to learn more about membership and to join.
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Full £49
Advice, insurance, and Scottish Paddler magazine....
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Junior £22.50
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Recreational £32
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Supporter £20.50
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Full Membership £45
Public liability insurance, magazine, free recreational paddles....
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Youth Membership £10
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Club Affiliation £7-£10
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As you reside in POSTCODE you need to join Canoe Wales.
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On The Water £28-£47
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On The Bank £21
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Club Associate £5-£10.50
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If you have never been a member of British Canoeing or Paddle UK before use the First Time Member button to purchase through our in-site shop. Note, this is for individual members only. If you are renewing, want couples or family membership, or 3-5 Year Membership use the JustGo button to join or re-join. Full prices for all On The Water memberships can be found on the page linked here.
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Whether recreational or competitive paddling events, entry level skills training, Ofqual regulated coaching courses, conferences, or paddle cleanups, find something near you on our "all events" finder.
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Whether you want a quiet SUP on your local river or fancy taking on a competitive event, here are a few upcoming events that may be of interest. Hit the More Events button to check out all events on our event finder.
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Ensuring Safety
Paddling, including kayaking, canoeing, and paddleboarding offers an exciting, engaging, and rewarding experience. Paddling provides opportunities to explore blue spaces, develop new skills, build confidence, and enjoy paddling independently or as part of a team, as suits the individual paddler.
However, paddling is also an adventurous water-based activity that carries inherent risks. Participants should understand that whilst these risks cannot be completely removed, they can be mitigated with consideration of environmental conditions, as well as proper supervision, training, and the use of appropriate safety equipment.
By taking part in paddling activity, participants acknowledge the risks and accept the need for responsible behaviour and actions whilst continuing to embrace the enjoyment and unique benefits that paddling provides.
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Every Paddler, Every Craft, Every Type of Water
We are Paddle UK and we proudly represent the growing community of paddlers across the UK. Watch the video to learn more about us.
The Paddlers' Code
When you go paddling remember to Respect, Protect, and Enjoy. Learn about the Paddlers’ Code and help Paddle UK protect our blue spaces for future generations.
Member Places to Paddle
Your membership helps us open up great places to paddle like these, which you can enjoy as a member. Click through to read more about each location.
Yalding is a green field site, with access from the road or via the river and landing stage. Water and toilets available in nearby EA building. Pub & cafe also nearby and free parking on Hampstead Lane.
Halton Rapids is located on the River Lune, about a kilometre upstream of the M6 bridge, north west of Lancaster.
This short strip of woodland alongside Holne Weir continues to provide a popular access point for paddlers enjoying the Dart Loop.
On the banks of the River Soar in Leicestershire, Broadways Meadow enables the safe landing and launch for paddlers on one of East Midland's most popular rivers.
The River Washburn is a dam release river, paddleable only when Yorkshire Water release from Thusscross Reservoir. This creates 2km of fast flowing, moderate white water (Grade 2-3). There are a number of small features, including a small weir drop.
On the River Wye near the quiet village of Hoarwithy, this site is split into two fields with access to the road, enabling safe landing and launch for paddlers on one of the country's most popular rivers, roughly halfway between Ross on Wye and Hereford.
