Dive into AquaPaddle: Fun, Free, and Open to All
Emily King • 18 June 2024

HOME / NEWS / Current Post

Are you looking for an enjoyable and accessible way to get active on the water?

Thanks to a new partnership with Canoe Wales, AquaPaddle is expanding its reach to bring you free, timed 5km paddle events designed for people of all ages and skill levels. Whether you're a complete beginner or an experienced paddler, AquaPaddle is the perfect opportunity to enjoy the great outdoors, improve your fitness, and connect with a supportive community.


Founded in 2021, AquaPaddle's mission is to share the joy and health benefits of paddleboarding and paddle sports with a wider audience. As a nationwide charity dedicated to promoting physical and mental well-being through paddle sports, AquaPaddle hosts regular 5k events across various UK locations. Participants can paddle at their own pace in a friendly, non-competitive environment, making it an ideal activity for beginners.


In an exciting development, AquaPaddle has partnered with Canoe Wales to further extend its reach. This collaboration will bring AquaPaddle events to the paddling community in Wales, ensuring more people can experience the joy of paddling in a fun, safe, and supportive environment.


For more information and to find your nearest event, visit AquaPaddle's official website or contact them directly at info@aquapaddle.org. Dive into AquaPaddle today and discover the benefits of this fantastic water activity!

CONTACT THE MEDIA TEAM

If you have a story that would be of interest to the Paddle Cymru team please get in touch using the online contact form linked below or get in contact using one of our social feeds.

CONTACT

SIGN UP TO CEUFAD MAGAZINE

Ceufad is our quarterly magazine, covering everything that's important in Welsh paddlesport.

Click here to find out more.

News Item Enquiry

Share Post

26 March 2026
Every time we step onto the water, whether on a river, lake or coastline, we become part of Wales’s extraordinary natural environment. As paddlers we reach quiet corners, hidden channels and beautiful stretches of water that many people never see. That privilege brings responsibility. It means playing an active role in caring for the places we enjoy so deeply.
by Andy Turton 25 March 2026
Course Tutor & Assessor (Provider) Recruitment – Applications Open
19 March 2026
One of the most exciting things about paddling in Wales is the sheer variety of ways you can take to the water. Whether you love the calm simplicity of drifting on a lake or the adrenaline of steep whitewater, there’s a craft, and a community, for you.
View More