About us
Who we are
Paddle UK is the national governing body for paddling, proudly representing a diverse and growing community of paddlers across the UK: every paddler, every craft, every type of water.
Every year, an estimated 4.5 million people take to the water across the UK to enjoy the significant physical and mental health benefits that paddling brings.
Paddle UK provides the essential framework to make this possible, from industry-leading safety and safeguarding standards to supporting a network of qualified coaches and leaders.
We're also dedicated to protecting the "blue spaces" we all share, campaigning for the right to navigate inland waters and leading on vital environmental initiatives to protect our waterways from pollution and invasive species.
