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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

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

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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

Enjoy 20% off the Paddler Magazine. Find out more and view past issues here. Please choose an option below.

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Six Issues £20.99
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SUPM Magazine

Especially for paddleboarders. Enjoy 23% off SUPM. Find out more and view past issues here. Please choose an option below.

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Four Issues £21.49
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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

Add Craft Cover Insurance £45

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It's the last time you'll be able to purchase our comprehensive Towergate Craft insurance, which is a great rate at only £45. Also, while you are here, are you sure you want to miss out on great paddling magazine discounts? They offer advice that helps you get the most from your paddling.

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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 three 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 Three Entry Level Courses

Our three key entry-level course options are Paddlesport 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.

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 […]