Canoeing is an activity which involves paddling a canoe with a single-bladed paddle. Common meanings of the term are limited to when the canoeing is the central purpose of the activity. Broader meanings include when it is combined with other activities such as canoe camping, or where canoeing is merely a transportation method used to accomplish other activities. Most present-day canoeing is done as or as a part of a sport or recreational activity. In some parts of Europe canoeing refers to both canoeing and kayaking, with a canoe being called an Open canoe.
The International Canoe Federation (ICF) is the umbrella organization of all national canoe organizations worldwide. It is headquartered in Lausanne, Switzerland, and administers all aspects of canoe sport worldwide. 157 countries are affiliated with the ICF after seven national federations were added at the 2008 ICF Congress in Rome.
Canoe sailing refers to the practice of fitting an Austronesian outrigger or Western canoe with sails.
The Croatian Canoe Federation is the governing body of rowing in Croatia. It organizes the Croatian representation at international competitions and the Croatian National Championships.
The Canoe Sprint European Championships is an international canoeing and kayaking event organized by the European Canoe Association (ECA). It was first held in 1933 in Prague under the auspices of the International Canoe Federation. In 1997, the European Championships were resumed, and now take place annually.
The 2011 European Canoe Slalom Championships took place in La Seu d'Urgell, Catalonia, Spain between June 9 and June 12, 2011 under the auspices of the European Canoe Association (ECA). It was the 12th edition. The races were held in Parc Olímpic del Segre which is known for hosting the canoe slalom events of the 1992 Summer Olympics.
The 2008 European Canoe Slalom Championships took place at the Kraków-Kolna Canoe Slalom Course in Kraków, Poland between May 8 and 11, 2008 under the auspices of the European Canoe Association (ECA). It was the 9th edition. These championships also served as the Olympic qualification for the 2008 Summer Olympics.
The 2002 European Canoe Slalom Championships took place in Bratislava, Slovakia between 12 and 14 July 2002 under the auspices of the European Canoe Association (ECA). It was the 4th edition of the senior championships. It was also the 1st edition of the Under 23 European Championships, which in the following years were held together with the Junior European Championships. The team events were held as an open event for both senior and U23 athletes. Countries were allowed to enter two teams in each team event. The races took place at the Čunovo Water Sports Centre on an offshoot of the Danube river.
The European Canoe Association (ECA) is the umbrella organization for canoeing sport in Europe. It was founded in Rome in May 1993. The organization has 44 member countries. The association was recognized by the International Canoe Federation at the ICF congress in Acapulco in 1994.
The Portuguese Canoeing Federation is the governing body of canoeing in Portugal. It organizes the Portuguese representation at international competitions and the Portuguese National Championships of Canoe sprint, Canoe slalom, Wildwater canoeing, Canoe marathon, Canoe Polo and Canoe freestyle.
The European Junior and U23 Canoe Slalom Championships is an annual international canoeing and kayaking event organized by the European Canoe Association (ECA). The Junior Championships were first held in 1995 and then every two years until 2003. The Under-23 Championships were first held in 2002 as part of the senior championships that year. Since 2004 the junior and U23 age categories are held annually together as part of the same event. Athletes under the age of 18 are eligible for the junior category.
The 2017 European Canoe Slalom Championships took place in Tacen, Slovenia under the auspices of the European Canoe Association (ECA). It was the 18th edition of the competition and Tacen hosted the event for the second time after previously hosting it in 2005. The events took place at the Tacen Whitewater Course from 31 May to 4 June 2017.
The 2018 European Canoe Slalom Championships took place in Prague, Czech Republic under the auspices of the European Canoe Association (ECA). It was the 19th edition of the competition and Prague hosted the event for the first time. The events took place at the Prague-Troja Canoeing Centre from 1 to 3 June 2018.
The 2016 Canoe Sprint European Championships was the 28th edition of the Canoe Sprint European Championships, an international canoe and kayak sprint event organised by the European Canoe Association, held in Moscow, Russia, between 24 and 26 June 2016.
The Canoe Marathon European Championships is an international canoe marathon event organised by the European Canoe Association. The first edition took place in 1995 and subsequent stagings were held every two years until 2013, after which it became an annual competition.
The Israel Canoe Association is the national governing body for canoeing in Israel. Its headquarters is in Tel Aviv, Israel.
The 2017 Canoe Sprint European Championships is the 29th edition of the Canoe Sprint European Championships, an international canoe and kayak sprint event organised by the European Canoe Association, held in Plovdiv, Bulgaria, between 14 and 16 July 2017.
The 2005 European Junior and U23 Canoe Slalom Championships took place in Kraków, Poland from 18 to 21 August 2005 under the auspices of the European Canoe Association (ECA) at the Kraków-Kolna Canoe Slalom Course. It was the 7th edition of the competition for Juniors (U18) and the 3rd edition for the Under 23 category.
The 2018 Canoe Sprint European Championships was the 30th edition of the Canoe Sprint European Championships, an international canoe and kayak sprint event organised by the European Canoe Association, and was held in Belgrade, Serbia, between 8 and 10 June.
