PADDLE SCOTLAND MEMBERSHIP
Join Scotland’s paddlesport community!
We are a volunteer-led, not-for-profit membership organisation working to support and develop paddlesport.
By becoming a member, you help support our work and join a network of thousands of paddlesport enthusiasts and professionals around the country.
Membership also provides full liability cover (up to £10k), access to our quarterly print magazine and monthly digital newsletters, and free or reduced rates at hundreds of paddling events throughout the year.
Members also benefit from exclusive discounts with various outdoor retailers, 20% off at our campsite and training hub on the River Tay at Grandtully and great deals on craft insurance.
For those interested in competitive paddling or those seeking paddlesport qualifications, our ‘Full’ membership provides access to competitions and our coaching and leadership pathways.
Paddlesport clubs can join our network of over 80 clubs across Scotland with
club affiliation. If you are a paddlesport organisation (business, charity, public sector), check out our
Delivery Partner programme.
FULL MEMBERSHIP
JOIN NOW £51Full membership is our most popular option and is suitable for someone over 18 who:
- is (or wants to be) a coach or leader and/or
- participates in events or competitions and/or
- wants to access the range of discounts and benefits
What you get with a Full Membership
- Civil liability insurance within the UK up to £10,000,000
- Scottish Paddler - official magazine, delivered quarterly (Scottish residents only; overseas members will receive a digital copy)
- Monthly digital newsletter
- Entry to Paddle Scotland competitions as well as the right to participate in competitions organised by Paddle UK, Paddle Cymru and Paddle Northern Ireland
- Access to member-only events
- Advice, information and core service including via our Access Advisors Network who provide information on access and legislation
- Reciprocal Paddle UK membership including the ability to attend their AGM
- Digital membership card
- Voting rights (18+ only)
- Ability to stand for election to the Paddle Scotland Board of Directors
Coaching
- Coaching membership
- Access to Coaching & Leadership Pathways
- Insurance for Coaching & Leadership
Optional
Discounted subscription to international white water magazine Kayak Session at a discounted rate
RECREATIONAL MEMBERSHIP
JOIN NOW £32.50Recreational membership is suitable for anyone over the age of 18 who paddles recreationally i.e. not in competitions and not coaching or leading.
What you get with a Recreational Membership
- Civil liability insurance within the UK up to £10,000,000
- Scottish Paddler - official magazine, delivered quarterly (Scottish residents only; overseas members will receive a digital copy)
- Preferential rates on craft insurance with our partners Noble Marine
- Monthly digital newsletter
- Advice, information and core service including via our Access Advisors Network who provide information on access and legislation
- Digital membership card
JUNIOR MEMBERSHIP (UNDER 18s)
JOIN NOW £23.50Junior membership offers the same benefits as Full membership, with the exception of voting and election rights, for anyone under the age of 18 at the time membership starts.
Set up Automatic Renewal for annual membership and save 10%
The 10% discount is applied when joining Paddle Scotland or renewing membership and setting up a direct debit or recurring card payment. It can also be used in conjunction with the family discount for people living at the same address.
Automatic renewal can be switched off at any point by logging in to your membership portal on
JustGo.
Family Discount
Those connected as a family in JustGo will automatically receive further discounts:
- For any family combination, each member receives a 10% discount
- Two Full members receive a 20% discount each
- Three or more Full members receive a 30% discount each
Family members must be registered to the same address.
Other ways you can be part of our community:
Supporter
Supporter membership is suitable for anyone who does not currently paddle but wants to read our magazine and support our work.
What you get when you're a Supporter:
- Scottish Paddler - official magazine, delivered quarterly (Scottish residents only; overseas members will receive a digital copy)
- Monthly digital newsletter
- Be part of the Paddle Scotland community
How do I become a Supporter?
Visit our portal, create an account and select the Supporter category under 'Membership'.
Digital Subscriber - FREE
Digital Subscriber membership is suitable for anyone who wants to be kept up to date with what is happening in the world of Scottish paddlesport.
What you get when you're a Digital Subscriber:
- Monthly digital newsletter
- Be part of the Paddle Scotland community
How do I become a Digital Subscriber?
Visit our portal, create an account and select the Digital Subscriber category under 'Membership'.
Day Membership
Day Membership allows non-members to take part in Paddle Scotland events and can be purchased through JustGo when signing up for an event. The cost of day membership can be redeemed against individual membership for up to 12 months - please contact us for a discount code.
General points about membership
Affiliated club members are classed as ‘Club Associates’ and are insured for recognised sessions and activities of the club; you will not be insured if you paddle at other times. We encourage paddlers to take out individual membership in order to take part in paddling activities outside of those organised by their club and take advantage of both the discounts available as well as coaching and leadership opportunities for Full members.
Paddle Scotland membership (other than Supporter or Digital Subscriber) is only available to those living in Scotland or outside the UK. If you live in England, Wales or Northern Ireland, please join the relevant national association (Paddle England, Paddle Cymru or Paddle Northern Ireland).
If you have previously been a member of another national association and hold any coaching, performance or safety awards please contact us to obtain a copy of your records from the other home nation.
If you are interested in purchasing membership as a gift for another paddler, please get in touch.
Still have questions? Visit our
Membership FAQs page.
