Canoeing
Canoeing involves using a paddle to move across the water in a narrow vessel.
An Overview of Canoeing
Canoeing offers "something for everyone!" Waterways are the arteries of our island nation! There are different types of canoeing including; Canoe Slalom, Freestyle Kayaking, Canoe Sailing, Polo, Sea Kayaking, Sprint Racing and more!
To promote and develop canoeing for disabled people, the British Canoe Union & Canoe England use the concept and term Paddle-Ability to address the issue of participation in canoe sport and canoe recreation. Paddle-Ability focuses on the individuals' ability in canoeing rather than disability.
In all forms of kayaking you use a double bladed paddle and will be in a seated position with your legs in front of you.
Canoes and kayaks vary greatly in design, shape and size dependant on the type of canoeing, the type of water and the size of craft suitable for you. But if you are new to the sport don't worry about this level of detail, the best thing to do is go along to a local club or centre, or try one of our starter sessions and you'll learn about the various styles of canoes and kayak out on your session.
National Governing Bodies
British Canoeing
- Contact Name
- British Canoeing
- Contact Email
- info@britishcanoeing.org.uk
- Contact Telephone
- 0845 370 9500
West Yorkshire Canoe Club
We are a family canoe and kayaking club, based in West Yorkshire, and run weekly pool sessions in Batley, Pontefract & Pugneys in Wakefield.
Knottingley Canoe Club
The Club meets on Monday 7 - 8.30pm for Juniors and 8-8.30pm for adult members at Knottingley Swimming Pool.
Rotherham Sea Cadets
Uniformed youth organisation, providing voluntary opportunities for young people 10-18, in various activities including Sailing, Kayaking, Mountain Biking, Walking and much.
Accelerate Coaching
Doncaster's premier personal training & sports performance business where everyone can 'train like an athlete' when led by our team of professionals.
Doncaster Paddlesports Club
We are currently based at Armthorpe Leisure Centre for term time pool sessions.
Sheffield Hallam University Canoe Club
Sheffield Hallam University Canoe Club offers Canoe Polo training and matches, White Water Kayaking and Rafting, Slalom Training and Competitions.
Sheffield Hallam University
Sheffield Hallam is the best modern university in the north of England, as ranked by the 2015 Times Good University Guide. With regard to sport, we regularly achieve top 20 in BUCS rankings, and offer a range of volunteering, coaching and participation op
University Of Leeds Canoe Club
Pool sessions are every week on Monday evenings, and give you an opportunity to learn and improve skills for our weekly river trips on Wednesdays and Sundays.
Leeds Canoe Club
Leeds is one of the premier canoe clubs in the Yorkshire region. The club was first established in 1947 and was the first to be set up in West Yorkshire. We are an extremely active club, with pool sessions, river sessions and river trips running every we
Leeds Trinity University
Leeds Trinity University offers a comprehensive Coach Education Programme and also offers it's students a fantastic Volunteer programme; which works alongside local community based organisations, companies and schools in line with offering their students
Halifax Canoe Club
Canoe England Club of the Year 2016 (and 2011). River sessions (April-September), Pool Sessions (Oct-March), Canoeing sessions, Kayaking sessions, White water course, Beginners course for Adults and children
Bradford & Bingley Canoe Club
Bradford & Bingley Canoe Club welcomes new individual and family members of all abilities and backgrounds. All you need is an interest in canoeing. The club is primarily a ���wild water�ê club. There are
Paddle England Athlete Support Fund 2026
1:00am - Mon 24th August, 2026
The Paddle England Athlete Support Fund provides financial assistance to support athletes competing at British or English Team representative competitions that may otherwise have been unaffordable to them.