Welcome to the Ainsworth website. Ainsworth design and manufacture the lightest, strongest, most durable kayak paddles and canoe paddles on the market. Top of the range are the new RTM paddles: available in whitewater, sea and touring, and standup surf formats, these latest high quality blades from Ainsworth are British made, beautiful, light and strong.

Our new crank shaft paddles are lighter and stronger than ever, with a smooth finish and shaped to perfectly fit your hand profile. Ainsworth are also proud to produce the Skid Lid helmet. There is no other kayaking helmet like it for performance, comfort and style.

Quality for all

Ainsworth design and manufacture high quality, affordable paddles for every paddler - from novice to professional. As well as our top of the range RTM blades, the unique, mid-range Advanced Foam Technology material allows blades to float, giving maximum paddling efficiency and superb buoyancy.

The nylon-glassfibre composite range is tough but light, offering superb durability and performance. For entry level paddlers, there is a selection of ABS plastic paddles. Ainsworth are so confident in the performance of their paddles that they offer a massive three year warranty.

Buy online

You can buy the full range of Ainsworth paddles and helmets online. Ainsworth paddles suit all types of kayaking and canoeing. The kayak range includes: general purpose paddles, touring and sea touring, white water and surf, and competition - covering our new wing paddle and a specialist blade for canoe polo. Most paddles are available in either one piece straight shaft, crank shaft or four part split with carry bag. Browse our products now!

The open canoe paddle range covers white water canoeing, canoe touring, competition and dragon boat racing. Plus there's a full range of specialist paddles for one of the UK's newest watersports, traditional Hawaiian standup paddle surfing.

Clubs, Centres & Kids

Ainsworth produce an extensive range of affordable, hard-working, quality paddles which are perfect for Club and Outdoor Centre use - and great for youngsters too. The versatile Value range includes tough but light Nylon blades, plus ABS blades for beginners. Click here for details.