All change – for the better!
Most paddlers involved with the British Canoeing awards schemes will by now have heard about the changes to the 4 and 5 Star awards and the more recent announcement about […]
My friend Steve…
There have been a couple of occasions in recent weeks when I’ve thought about my friend Steve. He’s always with me on the water, sitting there in the background and […]
And never too old either!
Having blogged about my experience working on foundation safety and rescue skills with young children, I found myself only a few days later afloat with a local group whose average […]
You’re never too young!
British Canoeing’s National Go Canoeing Week is fantastic celebration of all forms of paddlesport and an opportunity to enjoy every aspect of being afloat using in all manner of canoes, kayaks […]
So what makes a good Leader?
The launch of the British Canoeing’s new Paddlesport Leader award earlier this month has focused attention on leadership skills but just what is it we are looking for in a […]
Starting with MY ABC…
Whether you’re about to start a coaching session or lead a group of other paddlers on a journey, your initial briefing goes a long way to establishing the success or […]
More fun and games
The end of February, winter’s almost gone and the 2017 spring/summer season is now in sight. The month has also seen the first of this year’s coaching courses completed and […]
