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Welcome to Paddle UK RapidJoin. The quick way to gain Paddle UK 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 Paddle UK, 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 Paddle Northern Ireland website here. If you live in Scotland join using the Paddle Scotland 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) - £60
Young Person (18-22) - £47
Youth (Under 18) - £37

Your personal data will only be used for administering your application and providing you with your membership services. Please see the Paddle UK Privacy Centre here for more details on how we manage your data.

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Entry level courses are your gateway to getting started. Teaching and leading paddlesports will offer you a varied, adventurous career. Whether leading gentle Stand Up Paddleboard sessions in the Mediterranean over the summer or coaching paddlers on white water, there is something for everyone.

There are four key entry level options. These are British Canoeing Awarding Body qualifications, so you can be confident your choice will be internationally recognised.

Not sure what to choose? Then use the widget below to find the right qualification for you. Alternatively, scroll further down to browse through each course individually.

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Our Four Entry Level Courses

Our four key entry-level course options are Paddlesport Instructor, SUP Instructor, Paddlesport Leader, and Coach Award. If you are not sure which one is best for you, please click on your age bracket (above) to start our find a qualification tool.

For more information on each course, please choose one of the options below. If you have any questions please use the Live Chat function bottom left, or get in contact with us here.

Stand Up Paddleboard Instructor

Do you want to have fun? Like to spend time on the water? With likeminded people? Do you want to introduce people from all walks of life to stand up paddleboarding by running fun, engaging taster and starter sessions? If so, your pathway to becoming a Stand Up Paddleboard Instructor starts here. Why take […]

Paddlesport Leader

Looking to lead paddlesport journeys? Do you want to lead people from all walks of life on sheltered water? Are you a paddler or do you have experience of paddling? Do you want to support your club leading mixed craft? If so, the Paddlesport Leader Award could be for you! Why become a Paddlesport Leader? […]

Paddlesport Instructor

Do you want to have fun? Like to spend time on the water? With likeminded people? Do you want to introduce people from all walks of life to paddlesport by running fun, engaging taster and starter sessions? If so your pathway to becoming a Paddlesport Instructor starts here. Why take the Paddlesport Instructor Award? First […]

Coach Award

What is the Coach Award? The Coach Award is designed for people whose core function is to coach paddlers who want to gain/improve paddlesport skills within the discipline chosen. As a coach you will be able to plan, deliver and review progressive sessions safely, effectively and independently. The Coach Award is discipline specific and currently […]