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 […]
Category Archives: Touring
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 […]
Winter paddling
Don’t you just love it? I certainly do! I’ve been out on the river a lot since the New Year, trying to keep fit and clocking up miles for the […]
Getting on (the right) side
Falling out of an open canoe is usually a simple matter. We allow our upper body to go too far outside the gunnel, lose our balance and find ourselves having an […]
A Scilly Adventure
The Scilly Isles is one of those destinations that is either on your must do list or somewhere you’ve never heard of; for me it was very much the former. […]
The joy of touring
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, […]
Effective communication
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 […]
