Betsy Ray

“Paddle Worldwide”: why the ICF is rebranding, and what it means for paddlers

It’s finally official: the International Canoe Federation is rebranding itself as “Paddle Worldwide.” Member federations officially…
“I’m not addicted to records. Or am I?” 16 hours down the Thames

3:30 am. Lechlade-on-Thames. It’s pitch black, and the river’s glassiness betrays how fast the water is…
The most hotly contested circumnavigation record?

Only about 20 kilometres around and easily accessible along the south coast of the UK, circumnavigating…
58 days later: The end of an epic circumnavigation

58 days after he paddled away from East Wittering Beach into a serene Saturday sunrise, Mike…
19 years later, a new record holder for Anglesey

The same paddler has held the record for circumnavigating Anglesey for 19 years. It’s such a…
More athletes than ever, faster times than ever: a recap of Paracanoe in Paris

Paracanoe may only be in its third Paralympics, but it’s already exploding in popularity. The racing…
The comprehensive Thames 200 Ultra recap you’ve been waiting for

The first ever Thames 200 Ultra was an ambitious undertaking. It was only 3 months from…
The New Thames Records

Now that we have an official race that covers the full length of the Thames, it’s…
Under the orange moon: racers start the long night of the Thames 200 Ultra

Twelve and a half hours ago, under buckets of rain, the first starting gun went off…
Thames 200 Ultra LIVE

Paddle Daily will be live streaming the Thames 200 Ultra this weekend!