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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