To BA or not to BA?
That is the question… posed by this year’s wonderful summer! I have to admit that historically I’ve definitely been in the ‘thou shalt wear a Buoyancy Aid’ camp; I’ve always […]
Instructor, Leader, Coach?
Instructor, leader, coach? I’m often asked what these names mean in the world of paddlesport, particularly by those who remember the ‘old days’ when to do any of these things […]
What a SUPer June!
This June has been a cracking month. For me it gave the chance to complete another long distance path (the Yorkshire Wolds Way), as well as plenty of paddling opportunities […]
Enjoying the moment
A new (to me) touring canoe and National Go Canoeing Week has provided the impetus to spend a relaxing few hours on the Thames this month enjoying some paddling with […]
If you want to improve your kayaking, go canoeing!
My fascination with the canoe started in my late teens. I’d been paddling for a few years, starting in my Scout troop’s old wood and canvas double kayaks, progressing through […]
Knowing when to say ‘no’
Knowing when to say ‘no’ is one of the trickiest decisions coaches, leaders and paddlers ever need to make. And the month just passed has presented no shortage of occasions […]
The coaching network
Thoughts from the British Canoeing conference – the coach as GP
