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Supporting Paddlers
British Canoeing is a membership lead organsiation that aims to support and provide opportunities for everyone to enjoy all aspects of paddlesport regardless of their age , background or ability . That ’ s why the income generated by British Canoeing ’ s
‘ On the Water ’ membership is reinvested back into the paddling community to support projects developed in consultation with our members . When you become a British Canoeing Member your money contributes to supporting ;
Clear Access , Clear Waters
A campaign leading the way for fair , shared and sustainable open access for all as well as securing the protection of our natural environment . To further support the Clear Access , Clear Waters campaign we have launched our Go Green membership option which pledges to ring-fence £ 2.00 of every Go Green membership to support the vital work delivered through this campaign .
Protecting our waterways
A percentage of membership income is passed onto the waterway authorities to ensure each of our members can paddle legally on over 4,500km of waterways . The waterway agencies reinvest this money into vital maintenance and environmental work on their stretches of water across England and Wales .
To further support the protection of our waterways , British Canoeing is coordinating projects around conservation and river clean ups . This important work helps paddlers to be seen as custodians for the waterways , whilst ensuring they are protected for future generations to enjoy .
Information for paddlers
Our
Go Paddling website is a fantastic one stop shop for recreational paddlers , containing a vast amount of information on where and how to go paddling . The site includes over 175 paddling trails , paddling challenges , safety tips , blogs , plus an interactive
PaddlePoints mapping resource that helps you find and share places to go paddling . Go Paddling is supported by
our partner Gill .
Community
Want to know more …
Ensuring our members , volunteers , clubs , centres , disciplines , coaches and providers are supported is at the heart of what we do . Regular communications through our members e-news , Canoe Focus , social media platforms and website allow paddlers to stay connected with the latest paddler news , information , trends and
exclusive member discounts .
The above is just a flavour of some of the great areas of work and projects British Canoeing supports and develops . But there is a huge amount more going on and we ’ re continually listening to member feedback , ensuring the work the organisation focuses on is in line with these views .