Active Thames community sport fund opens
Active Thames, a partnership programme led by the Port of London Authority (PLA), announces community funding for watersports and walking in London, Kent and Essex.
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Use quick release waist leashes when paddleboarding
The Port of London Authority advises that paddleboarders use a quick-release waist leashes as recommended by British Canoeing.
Active Thames awards funding to 26 organisations
Active Thames, led by the Port of London Authority, has awarded £150,000 in grants to 26 successful applicants.
Tackle the Thames Estuary Path
Go Jauntly, a free community-based walking app, has recently launched a new group of routes for walkers to tackle the Thames Estuary Path.
Active Thames Fund opens for applications
Grants of up to £5,000 are available from the latest round of the Active Thames Fund, a partnership programme led by the Port of London Authority.
Taking the plunge: how a West London paddle boarding club is creating an inclusive community of like-minded, safety-conscious paddlers
Dittons Paddle Boarding Club are now offering free introduction sessions to diversify the sport, following an investment in first aid and water rescue training which has been made possible by funding from Active Thames
East London rowing coaches break down barriers to watersports for young people from disadvantaged backgrounds
Coaches from London Youth Rowing are shaking up the way they approach training young people and inclusivity, after an investment in a formal coaching development thanks to funding from Active Thames.
Breaking down barriers: how two clubs are offering more opportunities in sport for people with disabilities
An AHOY Centre and Sport Works collaboration means more children and adults with disabilities are able to participate in watersports.
East London football club Wapping Youth FC partners with activity centre to provide free kayaking sessions to make watersports accessible
Wapping Youth FC championed young people building key water skills, with many experiencing the benefits of the water for the very first time.
Making waves: legacy of family-friendly Gravesend Sailing Club is as strong as ever
The heritage of Gravesend Sailing Club has been protected by an increase in coaching development thanks to funding by Active Thames.