On The Water Membership
British Canoeing’s On the Water membership is your gateway to the waterways. Giving paddlers instant access to the most comprehensive and best value waterway licence available. Plus insurance, top tips and a range of member discounts and offers.
By having a waterway licence you’re paddling responsibly. A contribution of licence fees goes towards supporting the work that waterway authorities carry out to maintain and protect managed waterways. Ensuring they are kept clean and safe for us and future generations to enjoy!
Membership covers all types of paddling whether it’s recreational or competitive, including: kayaking, canoeing, stand up paddleboarding and inflatables.
Please note: If you live in Scotland, Wales or Northern Ireland you will need to login and join through the relevant Home Nation membership portal: Scottish membership, Welsh membership, Northern Ireland membership.
Individual
Adult: £45
Young Person: £35
Youth: £27
This is an annual On The Water membership for individuals. Youth membership is for under 18s, Young Person for 18-22 year olds, and Adult for 23 and over. If you haven’t previously been a British Canoeing member use the RapidJoin link for our three-step joining process. For the benefits of membership please expand the details listed below.
- Waterways Licence 4,500km of waterways included
The most comprehensive and cost effective licence available, covering over 4,500km waterways. Including those managed by Canal and Rivers Trust, Environmental Agency, Broads authority, plus many more.
- Public Liability Insurance £10 million civil liability cover
Giving you cover for all your paddling from any craft. Including cover for qualified coaches, leaders and instructors.
- Craft Insurance Discount Great rate exclusive for members
Access to add craft insurance when you join. Covering accidental damage and theft for up to two crafts at a great rate of £45, for canoes, kayaks and paddleboards. Provided by Towergate Insurance
- Offers and Discounts Exclusive paddler discounts
Allowing you to make lots of fantastic savings on gear and activities all year round! With new members getting access to 3 months free subscription to Paddle Logger App.
- CommunicationsTop tips, advice and inspiration
Regular members enews plus access to a new online members hub. Giving you instant access to your member discount codes, latest paddler content, tides, river levels and much, much more.
- Qualifications/Events
Membership allows you to take part in nationally recognised events and qualifications delivered by British Canoeing
- Paddler Community
Be part of the biggest UK paddling community with over 70,000 members.
- Help The Environment
Choose the Go Green option when you join and £2 of your membership will be invested into our vital national projects to support river cleans and environmental work.
- Access Campaign
Membership supports our Clear Access, Clear Waters campaign lobbying for fair, shared, sustainable open access for all.
- Voting Rights
You’ll have voting rights at our annual AGM.
Family
1 Adult 1 Child £65 (save £7)
1 Adult 2 Children £84 (save £15)
2 Adults 1 Child £99 (save £18)
2 Adults 2 Children £122 (save £22)
This is an annual On The Water membership for families. Join up as a family to enjoy reduced costs. For the benefits of membership please expand the details listed below.
- Waterways Licence 4,500km of waterways included
The most comprehensive and cost effective licence available, covering over 4,500km waterways. Including those managed by Canal and Rivers Trust, Environmental Agency, Broads authority, plus many more.
- Public Liability Insurance £10 million civil liability cover
Giving you cover for all your paddling from any craft. Including cover for qualified coaches, leaders and instructors.
- Craft Insurance Discount Great rate exclusive for members
Access to add craft insurance when you join. Covering accidental damage and theft for up to two crafts at a great rate of £45, for canoes, kayaks and paddleboards. Provided by Towergate Insurance
- Offers and Discounts Exclusive paddler discounts
Allowing you to make lots of fantastic savings on gear and activities all year round! With new members getting access to 3 months free subscription to Paddle Logger App.
- CommunicationsTop tips, advice and inspiration
Regular members enews plus access to a new online members hub. Giving you instant access to your member discount codes, latest paddler content, tides, river levels and much, much more.
- Qualifications/Events
Membership allows you to take part in nationally recognised events and qualifications delivered by British Canoeing
- Paddler Community
Be part of the biggest UK paddling community with over 70,000 members.
- Help The Environment
Choose the Go Green option when you join and £2 of your membership will be invested into our vital national projects to support river cleans and environmental work.
- Access Campaign
Membership supports our Clear Access, Clear Waters campaign lobbying for fair, shared, sustainable open access for all.
- Voting Rights
You’ll have voting rights at our annual AGM.
Couples
£80 a Year
This is an annual On The Water membership for couples. It is for two adults over the age of 23. You can paddle together or separately. For the benefits of membership please expand the details listed below.
- Waterways Licence 4,500km of waterways included
The most comprehensive and cost effective licence available, covering over 4,500km waterways. Including those managed by Canal and Rivers Trust, Environmental Agency, Broads authority, plus many more.
- Public Liability Insurance £10 million civil liability cover
Giving you cover for all your paddling from any craft. Including cover for qualified coaches, leaders and instructors.
- Craft Insurance Discount Great rate exclusive for members
Access to add craft insurance when you join. Covering accidental damage and theft for up to two crafts at a great rate of £45, for canoes, kayaks and paddleboards. Provided by Towergate Insurance
- Offers and Discounts Exclusive paddler discounts
Allowing you to make lots of fantastic savings on gear and activities all year round! With new members getting access to 3 months free subscription to Paddle Logger App.
- CommunicationsTop tips, advice and inspiration
Regular members enews plus access to a new online members hub. Giving you instant access to your member discount codes, latest paddler content, tides, river levels and much, much more.
- Qualifications/Events
Membership allows you to take part in nationally recognised events and qualifications delivered by British Canoeing
- Paddler Community
Be part of the biggest UK paddling community with over 70,000 members.
- Help The Environment
Choose the Go Green option when you join and £2 of your membership will be invested into our vital national projects to support river cleans and environmental work.
- Access Campaign
Membership supports our Clear Access, Clear Waters campaign lobbying for fair, shared, sustainable open access for all.
- Voting Rights
You’ll have voting rights at our annual AGM.
More than just membership
Paddlers are at the heart of everything we do. Income generated by membership fees is reinvested back into paddlesport, supporting the development of resources and projects that benefit our members and the whole paddling community. We continually work hard to improve opportunities for paddlers. #SupportingPaddlers
Useful Downloads
Guidance on how to access the Go Membership online portal to join, renew or edit your account.
A PDF of how to renew your membership using the Go Membership system.
A PDF to guide for people seeking to purchase or renew family or couples membership through Go Membership.
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