Teddington at last!
Coronavirus gave an opportunity to complete a long-anticipated journey
Coronavirus gave an opportunity to complete a long-anticipated journey
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 […]
I’m delighted to have been confirmed as a provider of British Canoeing’s new Coach Award which replaces the former Level 2 Coach qualification. From next spring I’ll be offering the […]
I enjoyed a cracking tour on the Upper Thames earlier this month. We were a group of 11 plus a dog (six men, five women and Stella, not Montmorency!) and […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
It’s been encouraging to see the growing interest in British Canoeing’s Touring Awards. While initially seen by some as a soft option and in some way inferior to other awards, […]
Safety when we’re out on the water starts and ends with effective communication. Even if we’re paddling alone we should always tell someone what we’re planning and when we’re due […]
This summer seems to have been full of touring opportunities and, continuing the theme of last month’s blog, August has seen me out on another river that I’d only previously […]