Clean exits
Brexit day has arrived at last. For me today brings a moment of sadness that the UK is giving up its close relationship and influence in the decisions of our […]
Category Archives: Racing
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 […]
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 […]
Stacked Hands
Paddling as part of a peer group recently I was asked by a fellow canoeist what could I suggest to improve his paddling. We’d been on the water for an […]
Teamwork
You often hear it said that canoeing and kayaking are for those who don’t enjoy (or don’t think they’re very good at) traditional team sports such as football or hockey. […]
Be a beginner
I’ve always found it very rewarding to step back every so often from what I do and the way I do things to hear how others tackle the same tasks […]
The value of proper hydration
I’ve always been rather sceptical about the value of the sports drinks available on the market. Not that I’m questioning the need for appropriate hydration and nutrition before, during and […]
Draw strokes – which way to edge?
The question of how and why we apply edge when moving a boat sideways invariably generates discussion when working on skills analysis on coaching courses. We teach that edge is an essential […]
