How much is a kayak licence UK?
An On The Water individual licence costs £60 for the year when you purchase through Paddle UK and covers around 4,500km of waterways. For renewing members the cost is £47 per year. If you purchased all the canal and river licences included in Paddle UK membership it would cost you around £150! A licence costs around £500 to £1,500 a year. The cost depends on the size of your boat and if you are licensed to use canals and rivers. You can buy or renew a boat licence on the Canal and River Trust website.
Do I need a licence to kayak in the UK?
If you want to canoe, kayak, or stand-up paddleboard on most rivers and canals in England and Wales, you’ll need a waterways licence. Without one, you risk fines or being asked to leave the water. In England & Wales, you can kayak anywhere you like, free of charge, on tidal waters except those which are off limits as above. The effect of the tide extends far up many rivers. Non-tidal waters are very different.You need a waterways licence for your kayaks, canoes and paddleboards, if you want to keep or use it on most rivers and canals.