ALT Flooded River Thames.

ALT Stand up paddleboard rescue course training.

ALT Sit on top kayakers paddling on a lake during autumn

ALT High river levels on the River Severn at Bewdley.

ALT Why paddling is good for your mental health. Six reasons why paddling is good for your mental health.

ALT Kayaking in autumn.

ALT Couple kayaking on a river in autumn

ALT Father and son exploring a river on a sit on top kayak

ALT Llangollen Canal in autumn

ALT Canoeist paddling on the Peak Forest Canal in autumn

ALT Autumn trees and light on the Bridgwater & Taunton Canal

ALT 5 health benefits of paddling

ALT Llangollen Canal in autumn, looking across the River Dee.

ALT Fallen tree in river. Text reads what to do if you find something unexpected during your paddle.

ALT River Lea paddling route. Waltham Abbey to Tottenham Marshes.

ALT River Lea with a canal boat in the foreground

ALT Canoe Slalom Course at Lee Valley White Water Centre

ALT John Willis paddling in a kayak for his 108-mile challenge on the River Thames.

ALT John Willis and his support crew helping him with his 108-mile paddle challenge on the River Thames. Text on image read “I can’t say it was an easy challenge – far from it. There were sections where I wasn’t sure I could physically continue – but with our wonderful volunteers boosting my morale – I made it, and I’m extremely proud."

ALT John Willis and a volunteer training for his 108-mile challenge on the River Thames. The text on the image reads " I didn’t have role models when I was young, so I’m keen to make sure that I inspire others to believe anything is possible."

ALT Mother and daughter stand up paddleboarding on the River Soar in Leicestershire at Broadways's Meadow

ALT Family stand up paddleboarding on the River Soar in Leicestershire at Broadways's Meadow looking at nature

ALT British Canoeing's Broadway's Meadow launch point on the River Soar in Leicestershire

ALT Father and son stand up paddleboaring at Broadway Meadow on the River Soar in Leicestershire