Have you been enjoying your November paddles so far ? If so , it ' s definitely time to start thinking about adding a layer or two .
Check out our new paddle trail guide , which we ' ve produced in partnership with Transforming the Trent Valley . Check out page 56 to find your next paddling adventure .
If you ' re looking for the perfect gift for your paddling pals , we ' ve got you sorted in this edition of Paddler Magazine . Check out our guide on pages 54 and 55 . Plus , if you ' re a Paddle UK member , you can access some great discounts on a number of the gifts listed .
Keep up to date with all things Paddle UK by visiting the news page on the Paddle UK Website : https :// paddleuk . org . uk / category / all-news /. For now , check out a few recent news stories below …
New collaborative incident reporting system launched
Paddle UK , the British Stand Up Paddleboard Association , and Surfing England have launched a new , collaborative online incident reporting system for paddlesport . The system aims to streamline incident reporting by providing one place to report all paddlesport-related incidents . It is available via the Paddle UK website and can be used by anyone to report an incident or notable event that occurred during any paddlesport activity . Find out more : https :// paddleuk . org . uk / newcollaborative-incident-reporting-system-launched /.
Addlestone and Pleasley Vale Canoe Club ’ s receive King ' s Award
Addlestone Canoe Club in Surrey , and The Pleasley Vale Canoe and Outdoor Activity Club , in Derbyshire , have been awarded The King ' s Award for Voluntary Service for 2024 . It is the highest award a local voluntary group can receive in the UK , the equivalent of a MBE .
Find out more : https :// paddleuk . org . uk / addlestonecanoe-club-receives-kings-award /.
Tokyo Olympian Katie Reid retires from international racing
Tokyo Olympian and canoe sprint athlete Katie Reid has announced her retirement from international racing after a decade in the sport . The 29-year-old made history on her Olympic debut at Tokyo 2020 , as she was part of the first athlete cohort to compete in the C1 women ' s 200m , which also made its Games debut in Japan .
Read about Katie ' s career : https :// paddleuk . org . uk / tokyo-olympian-katie-reid-retires-frominternational-racing /.
Paddle UK performance coaches celebrated at Royal Reception
Buckingham Palace Hosts Historic Event to Recognise Coaches ' Vital Contribution to British Sport . A number of Paddle UK coaches were celebrated at Buckingham Palace as over 300 Olympic and Paralympic coaches were recognised for their remarkable contribution to sport in the UK . paddleuk . org . uk Read more here : https :// paddleuk . org . uk / paddle-ukperformance-coaches-celebrated-atroyal-reception /.
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