Useful links for paddlers
This page provides links to specific websites that you may find of interest. Some are local, others national but all are connected to paddling in some way or other. They are provided for reference and your convenience.
The main British Canoeing website for all information about the sport
The British Canoeing Marathon website – dedicated to promoting Hasler Marathon racing.
The Paddler ezine – this is a magazine for white water, sea and expedition kayak and canoe paddlers.
The Open Canoe Association – for those of you into traditional and modern open canoeing.
The Purple Paddler – a general interest website.
EA River Levels Select the river you are interested in and then the way points where the level is measured.
EA Flood Alerts. Select the area your are interested in to display the current information.
Met Office Weather. You might also like to try MetCheck or Weather Underground.
Weil’s Disease (Leptospirosis).
The river Wye and Usk Foundation
Webcams on the river Wye and Usk (Wye & Usk Foundation site)
These are other local clubs that run in this area. We include Gloucester Rowing Club as our partner in the Gloucester Boathouse to provide access for all interested in human powered activities on water.
Royal Lemington Spa Canoe Club
Wychavon Kayak and Canoe Club.
Stroud Valley Canoe Club.
Gloucester Rowing Club. Full range of activities and coaching for all rowing / paddling on the Gloucester Canal – we share their boathouse
Local suppliers of canoes, kayaks and paddling equipment…
Leam Boats (Leominster).
The Canoe & Kayak Store. (Range of equipment covering all aspects of the sport – you can tryout boats, etc, but you need to go to Purton to do so).
Places where you can find information…
Cardiff International whitewater Hub.
National White Water Centre Tryweryn.
Holme Pierrepont The National Water Sports Centre
The River Dart.
The Severn Bore.