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05/11/2026

Tune in to The One Show at 7PM tonight!📺

Follow Ana as she takes on an incredible three-day kayaking challenge for BBC Children in Need 💛🛶

As part of her journey, Ana spent some time with us, learning new skills from our coaches and getting some top tips from three-time Paralympic champion, Charlotte Henshaw!🏅

Watch here: https://www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/m0033tvj

05/11/2026

What's on this November?🌊🍂

There's plenty happening in the community this month, from the start of the white water season to social paddles, races and coaching events. Here are just some of the events you can get involved in!

📆 Tyne Tour 2026 | 7–8 November
A white water paddling festival celebrating the start of the season on the River Tyne. Enjoy the Tyne Descent race, ranked wild water race, taster sessions, guided tours, a ceilidh and camping.

📆 Take the Tay | 8 November
The first event in the three-part Take the Tay race series! Kick things off with a sprint race down the slalom section at Grandtully, Scotland.

📆 Southampton Canoe Club Hare and Hounds 2026/27 (Race 1) | 14 November
Open to all paddlers, this race gives everyone a chance to take part. The slowest paddlers set off first, with start times adjusted according to individual times, aiming for everyone to cross the finish line together.

📆 Conference | 23 November
An opportunity for women in coaching to share experiences, learn from one another and explore opportunities for development.

📆 Dart Fest | 28–29 November
A white water kayaking festival hosted at River Dart Country Park in Devon, with something for paddlers of all levels.

📆 AquaPaddle UK | Every Sunday
Looking to keep paddling through the colder months? Join a free, social 5km paddle with Aquapaddle. All crafts are welcome, with 60 locations across the UK to choose from.

Find all these events and more on our Events Finder 👉 https://orlo.uk/h1aMb

Got an event coming up? Find out how to get it listed on our page 👉 https://orlo.uk/9ACMB

02/11/2026

came to Pangbourne, near Reading! 🛶🙌

This autumn, organisers Amie and Jade brought together more than 60 women of all ages and abilities at Adventure Dolphin to learn new skills, try different paddlesport disciplines and share experiences in a supportive environment.

With eight workshops led by female coaches, from rescues and navigation to SUP and kayak racing, there was something for everyone.

We caught up with Amie and Jade to hear more about the success of the day and what’s in store for 2027 👀

Take a read: https://orlo.uk/zDTOw

26/10/2026

Got a project that could help more people enjoy our waterways? 🌊 Our official charity partner, Paddle Trust, has opened a new funding window, with grants of £500 to £10,000 available to support projects that improve access to water and enhance blue spaces across the UK.

They're looking for projects that:

🌊 Increase or improve public access to water
🌊 Create launching and landing sites for the community
🌊 Protect and enhance blue spaces
🌊 Benefit more than one user group

If you're a paddling club, community group, local authority, organisation or an individual with a project that will make a difference, you can apply now.

Visit their website to apply and for more guidance on preparing your application 👉 https://www.paddletrust.org.uk/funding-window-now-open-until-7th-december-2026/

📅 Applications close 7th December 2026

📷 Previous grant recipients include Fullham Reach Boat Club's new walkway to their pontoon, new hoist at Wistlandpound Reservoir, wash-down station at Llandysul on the River Teifi to prevent the spread of invasive species.

23/10/2026

Get out on the water this half term!🛶 🍁

Find a new hobby - check out nearby centres, exclusive perks, and amenities using our Go Paddling centre finder.
https://gopaddling.info/find-local-paddling-centres

See what's on near you - there’s community events happening across the country to get involved with! Check out AquaPaddles upcoming spooktacular themed paddles👻
https://gopaddling.info/paddling-events-finder

PaddlePoints has you covered this half term - enjoy access to 170 free paddling routes, everything you need all in one place🗺️
https://gopaddling.info/paddlepoints

Explore more with family membership - get access to member places to paddle and campsites, plus over 4,500km of waterways to discover🛶
https://paddleuk.info/membership

Check out our go paddling website for all half term related fun! https://gopaddling.info/

23/10/2026

🇬🇧 Congratulations to our GB paddlers at the Planet Canoe SUP World Championships in Sabaudia, Italy!🇮🇹

With 934 athletes from 59 nations competing, 23 British paddlers took to the world stage to represent GB.

There were fantastic performances across the Technical Race, Sprint and Distance events, with Ginnie Betts crowned double world champion, taking gold in both the Women's 50+ Sprint and Masters 50+ Distance Race! 🥇🥇

A huge congratulations to Ginnie and to all the British paddlers 👏

🇬🇧 Technical
🥈 Ginnie Betts - 2nd, Women's 50+ Final A
Blue Ewer - 2nd, Open Men's Final C
Alfred Barbeito – 7th, Junior Men's A Final
Annabel Page - 4th, Open Women's Final C
Alexandra Tyrer-Lomas - 4th, Women's 40+ Final B
Sara Maxey - 4th, Women's 50+ Final B
Sarah Perkins - 7th, Women's 50+ Final B

🇬🇧 Sprint:
🥇 Ginnie Betts - World Champion, Women's 50+
Sarah Perkins - 7th, Women's 50+ Final A
Sara Maxey - 7th, Women's 50+ Final B

🇬🇧 Distance:
🥇 Ginnie Betts Masters 50+ in the distance
Alexandra Tryer-Lomas - 5th in Masters 40+
Alfred Barbeito – 9th in the Junior Men's

📷 Photos by Antony Thornely & Damiano Benedetto

Repost from SUPjunkie.uk

23/10/2026

And it's another GOLD for Jeanette Chippington as she takes the win in the VL2 Women's race, beating majority of the VL3 field in the process 🥇🥇

What a medal haul to be travelling home with 🤩🇬🇧

23/10/2026

Weather Stops Play on a Dramatic Day of Racing ⛈⚡

Biblical rain, storms and repeated schedule changes made for a dramatic day two of racing in Argentina, with one race even shortened mid-competition due to an approaching thunderstorm.

Despite the challenging conditions, the British team delivered a number of strong performances across the day.

Read the full report to catch up on all the action and see how the racing unfolded 👇

🔗 Read the full story on our website here: https://canoemarathon.org.uk/2026/10/22/weather-stops-play-on-dramatic-day-of-racing/

📸TIPP Fotos

19/10/2026

🌿 Working together to tackle floating pennywort on the Lee Navigation

This summer, we continued our work with partners and volunteers to tackle floating pennywort, a highly invasive plant that can block entire waterways and threaten wildlife.

It's been another fantastic year of action ⬇️

🌿 22.5km of waterways cleared
💪 250 tonnes of floating pennywort removed
👥 600+ volunteers from 30 community groups involved
👏 6,800 volunteer hours

A huge thank you to everyone who took part, including our partners at Canal & River Trust, Angling Trust, Environment Agency, Leaside Trust and Thames Water, alongside the many organisations who contributed.

But the work doesn't stop here. Floating pennywort can quickly regrow, so continued action is essential to keep it under control. As paddlers, we can all help prevent the spread of invasive species by remembering to Check, Clean, Dry our boats and equipment after every paddle.

🔗 Read more about the project and how you can help: https://orlo.uk/Rx8mD

19/10/2026

🏅 A moment to remember for Ginnie Betts! 💙

Just over a year after receiving a cancer diagnosis, Ginnie has claimed world championship gold, topping the podium in the women's 50+ sprint category at the SUP World Championships in Sabaudia 🌍 🏆

Her message says it all: "Don't limit yourself." 💫

Congratulations Ginnie!

📸 - Damiano Benedetto

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