As the days get longer and more people head for the water, summer is one of the most exciting times in paddlesport. It is also one of the most important. With demand for coaching, leadership and safety skills rising year on year, Paddle Cymru is inviting experienced coaches and leaders to step into a vital role, helping more people paddle safely, confidently and with purpose.
For many of us, paddling trips don’t stop at the UK coastline. From white‑water in the Alps to calm coastal tours in Brittany or multi‑day river journeys across mainland Europe, paddling in the EU has long been part of the adventure. And for plenty of paddlers, that trip includes a four‑legged companion. But if you’re a UK resident planning to travel to the EU with your dog, an important rule change comes into force on 22 April 2026, and it has major implications for how you prepare.
Paddle Cymru have teamed up with the RSPB Cymru to raise the awareness of avoiding disturbance to birds when we paddle inland waters. RSPB Head of species, Julian Hughes, has taken the time to write this informative blog for us.
Each spring, Welsh rivers play host to an important but often unseen conservation effort. As young salmon and sea trout begin their downstream journey to the sea, Natural Resources Wales (NRW) deploys temporary fish monitoring equipment to better understand fish populations and support long-term river management.
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