Links

Organisations

British Canoe Union

Official website for the BCU.

Open Canoe Association

Official website.

Song of the Paddle

An independent UK site dedicated to the open canoeist, with information and resources including a forum.

Worldwide Canoeing and Kayaking

The first dedicated social networking web site for canoeists and kayakers.

Web Resources

Ocean Paddler Magazine

UK rivers guide book

Canoe Kayak Magazine

Articles, features, videos, galleries, daily news, paddling trips, canoe and kayak tests, gear reviews, directories and a lively canoe and kayak forum.

Affiliated Clubs

Post SV Bonn - Kanu und Kayak

German club on the bank of the Rhine in Bonn.

Holidays and Information

TYF

We used these folks during our 2010 summer holiday and can highly recommend their coasteering and sea kayaking trips.

Salters Steamers

River Thames boat trips and private charters.

Open River Canoe Adventures (ORCA)

Based in Cumbria, offers courses and trips that combine open canoeing with wilderness camping and bushcraft skills.

Information on all kinds of Outdoor Sport & Leisure Activities

This site concentrates on non competitive outdoor sports, where the only person you are competing against is yourself. Pushing yourself that little bit further, practising until you get it right, gives you a great sense of achievement. There is also that wonderful feeling of well-being as you become part of the beautiful rugged outdoor world.

H2O Paddle

At H2O we create flexible, great value, paddle holidays to some of the world's most exciting and naturally beautiful destinations. 10% discount off all holidays for our members!

Kayaking and Canoeing Clothing and Equipment

Reed Chillcheater

Chillcheater products provide protection and warmth so you can concentrate on having fun. Recommended for base layers and thermals under cags/dry suits.

Up and Under

Up and Under, South Wales' finest outdoor equipment retailer

Berkshire Canoes

Berkshire Canoes stocks a comprehensive range of Canoes, Kayaks, Sit on Tops, Inflatables and Hobby Kayaks.

Go Outdoors

At the old Touchwood Sports premises, Abingdon Road, Oxford (near Redbridge Park & Ride). Plenty of bargains.

DAM Watersports

Made-to-measure dry gear at good prices. Email Andi Riley at or telephone on 01234 267314.

Cotswold Outdoor, Cirencester

Outdoor equipment store.