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Welcome to British Canoeing RapidJoin. The quick way to gain British Canoeing membership so you can kick off your career in paddling.

This service is for new individual English or non-UK members only. If you are a lapsed or renewing member of British Canoeing, or if you require a couples or family membership, then please use the British Canoeing membership portal here.

If you live in Northern Ireland please join through the CANI website here. If you live in Scotland join using the SCA website here. Finally, if you live in Wales please join using the Canoe Wales website here.

The membership you will purchase is On The Water membership. It includes a waterways licence for England and Wales and public liability insurance, among other benefits. You will be asked your date of birth and allocated the correct membership type for your age. Prices are:

Individual Adult (Over 23) - £45
Young Person (18-22) - £35
Youth (Under 18) - £27

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Member Add-Ons - One Time Offer!

As a joining member you can benefit from discounts on insurance and paddling magazines. These offers are ONLY AVAILABLE NOW. They will cost you more if you purchase them in future. Don't miss out. Take the opportunity to benefit from these great deals now.

Paddler Magazine

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Craft Insurance

Today pay only £45 for a full year cover. Full insurance details are available on the British Canoeing website here. Package includes:

Insures up to two craft (kayaks, paddleboards, canoes) up to £2,000 each.
Up to £250 cover for any one paddle
Theft cover where the canoe is suitably secured.
Accidental damage included. Excludes denting and bruising while in transit

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Stadium Raft Guide

Looking to lead on artificial, white water courses? Do you want to take groups of people from all walks of life white water rafting? Do you have experience of white water rafting on man made artificial sites? Are you looking to support your club or centre? If so, the Stadium Raft Guide could be for…
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River Raft Guide Grade 2(3)

Become a River Raft Guide Grade 2(3) Looking to lead groups of people white water rafting on natural rivers? Do you want to take groups of people from all walks of life white water rafting? Do you have experience of white water rafting? Are you looking to support your club or centre? If so, the…
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River Trip Leader

Looking to lead a flotilla of rafts on natural rivers? Do you want to take groups of people from all walks of life white water rafting? Do you have experience of guiding on natural rivers? Are you looking to support your club or centre? If so, the River Trip Leader could be for you! Why…
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River Raft Guide Grade 4

Become a River Raft Guide Grade 4 Looking to lead groups of people white water rafting on natural rivers? Do you want to take groups of people from all walks of life white water rafting? Do you have experience of rafting on grade 4 rivers? Are you looking to support your club or centre? If…
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Trip Planning and Organisation

Looking to expand your knowledge of trip planning and organisation? Are you looking to plan a trip or expedition? Do you want to explore the considerations needed when organising a trip? Do you want to support your paddlers in the build up to your expeditions? If so, the Trip Planning and Organisation Module could be…
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Customer Experience

Customer Experience is key to personal recommendation and repeat bookings. Do you want to put customers at the forefront on your journeys and trips? Are you looking at how to match your client’s expectations? Do you want to add value to your paddler’s experiences? If so, the Customer Experience Module could be for you! Why…
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Environment and Sustainability

Are you Looking to expand your knowledge in the environment and sustainability? Are you interested in protecting the thriving natural environment? Do you want to support and inspire other paddlers? If so, the Environment and Sustainability module could be for you! Why choose the Environment and Sustainability module? This module is open to anyone wanting…
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Leadership

Looking to expand your knowledge of the leadership principles? Do you want to explore and consider your own leadership style? Are you looking to expand your knowledge of the influences on leadership behaviour and decision making? Do you want to better support your paddlers during trips and journeys? If so, the Leadership module could be…
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Camp Craft and Expedition Skills

Looking to expand your knowledge of camp craft and expedition skills? Do you want to make the most out of journeying in your chosen craft? Are you looking to expand your knowledge of guiding in your chosen environment? Do you want to support your paddlers during expeditions? If so, the Camp Craft and Expedition Skills…
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