UK National Associations

If you're just starting out, these are the ideal places to find your nearest club. If you're a seasoned paddler, these are the organisations representing your interests.

• United Kingdom: British Canoe Union website
• United Kingdom: Canoe Focus: the official magazine of the British Canoe Union
• England: Canoe England website
• Northern Ireland: Canoe Association of Northern Ireland website
• Scotland: Scottish Canoe Association website
• Wales: Welsh Canoeing Association website

Surf and polo

• Discovery Surf: learn standup paddle surfing in South Devon
• Surf Kayaking GB: BCU surf kayaking website
• Northern Ireland Surf Kayak club
• Canoe Polo: BCU canoe polo website

Paddling links

• Kayak the Nile: Uganda's premiere Kayaking site, the online portal for kayaking the mighty White Nile. Warm weather, warm water all year round and the sickest play waves on the planet!
• Paddling Life: online paddling, rafting & kayaking magazine (US)