2026 PADDLE EUROPE JUNIOR & U23 WILDWATER CHAMPIONSHIPS

Grandtully, Scotland, GBR, 12.8.2026 - 15.8.2026

12.8.2026

The 2026 Paddle Europe Junior & U23 Wildwater European Championships will take place in August 2026 in Grandtully, bringing together the best young wildwater canoeing athletes from across Europe to compete at the highest international level. Focused on Junior and Under 23 categories, the event provides a key platform for emerging talent to test themselves in both classic and sprint disciplines.

Set on a demanding natural river course, the championships will challenge athletes’ endurance, technique, and race strategy, while promoting fair competition and sporting excellence. Beyond the races, the event fosters international exchange and development, offering a valuable experience for the next generation of wildwater paddlers.

Official Documents

Official Bulletin V2: VIEW PDF

Schedule Final V9.1: VIEW PDF

Team manager Briefing V2 VIEW PDF

Event Management & Safety Plan: VIEW PDF

Start Lists and Results

Live results: Provided by Paddle UK here

PDF Reports

Classic Start List - View Here

Team Classis Start List - View here

Sprint heat 1 Start List - View here

Results Classic Individual - View Here

Results Classic teams - View Here

Results Sprint Individual - View Here

Results Sprint Teams - View Here

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NEWS

One month to go: Agios Nikolaos ready for a new chapter in European SUP

With just one month to go until competition begins, Agios Nikolaos, Crete, is preparing to welcome the European Stand Up Paddling community for the 2026 Paddle Europe Stand Up Paddling Championships.

From 18 to 20 September, European titles will be decided across Sprint, Technical and Long Distance racing, before the international program continues with the ICF SUP World Cup.

Czechia tops final medal table as thrilling Sprint finale closes Grandtully 2026

Four days of racing on the River Tay came to an end on Saturday as the 2026 Paddle Europe Junior & U23 Wildwater Championships concluded with a packed final day of Sprint Individual and Team events.

Sprint finalists confirmed in Grandtully ahead of decisive final day

The 2026 Paddle Europe Junior & U23 Wildwater Championships switched fully into Sprint mode on Friday, with two rounds of qualification on the Grandtully Rapids deciding the athletes and crews who will fight for the final individual European titles on Saturday morning

Classic racing concludes in Grandtully as France retains medal table lead

The Classic chapter of the 2026 Paddle Europe Junior & U23 Wildwater Championships came to an end on Thursday with eight Team Classic titles decided on the River Tay, before the focus now turns to two days of Sprint racing.

After Wednesday’s individual competition, Thursday brought a different challenge as athletes joined forces in national teams, with Italy, Germany, Great Britain, France, Croatia and Czechia all celebrating victories.

Twelve Classic titles decided on opening day in Grandtully as France leads medal table

GRANDTULLY, Scotland — The first competition day of the 2026 Paddle Europe Junior and Under 23 Wildwater Championships delivered a full program of Classic Individual racing, with 12 sets of medals awarded on the River Tay and France emerging from Wednesday at the top of the provisional medal table.

Competitions