Drought Advice for Guides, Leaders and Coaches

The lack of rain places a great strain on the environment and our sport. This guide gives advice on how to minimise risk to you when you encounter shallow water and the natural environment by saving water. Drought Advice for…

Kayak Technical Model Video Playlist – Athlete Development Framework

As part of British Canoeing’s Athlete Development Framework, the technical model for kayak incorporates Boat, Blade and Body to help provide an individualised approach to moving effectively through the water. In these videos, Hannah Brown, Paracanoe Podium Coach at British…

Athlete Development Framework – Racing Crew Boat Skills

As part of British Canoeing’s Athlete Development Framework (ADF), the Crew Boat Skills & Technique resource introduces the specific skills and behaviours which should be considered when coaching athletes to race in crew boats.

Athlete Development Framework – High Performing People

As part of British Canoeing’s Athlete Development Framework (ADF), the High Performing People resource introduces the four pillars of characteristics, behaviours and habits identified as key to developing racing mental skills.

Athlete Development Framework for Sprint and Paracanoe

The Athlete Development Framework identifies the key foundations that underpin long-term potential in the Olympic and Paralympic disciplines, across genders and classes; detailing technique, physical preparation, psychological characteristics and behaviours along with racing and training experiences.

Athlete Development Framework – Physical Preparation

As part of British Canoeing’s Athlete Development Framework (ADF), the Physical Preparation resource gives detailed strength and conditioning programmes for athletes at different stages of development. To support your training sessions, each primary movement pattern in the programmes is demonstrated with a corresponding video.

RNLI Kayak Safety Workshop

Get onto the water safely this summer. If its your first time trying paddlesports or you just need some safety refreshers take a look. The video from the RNLI includes great safety equipment tips and what to do if you…

Leave No Trace: The 7 Principles

The Seven Principles of Leave No Trace provide an easily understood framework of minimum impact practices for anyone visiting the outdoors. Although Leave No Trace has its roots in backcountry settings, the Principles have been adapted so that they can…

The Essential Adventure Sports Podcast

The Essential Adventure Sports Podcast is host to insight, reflections, advice for adventure sports activists, leaders, coaches, experience, information and entertainment, with mountain, ocean & river interviews with active, experienced adventure sports experts. The Essential Adventure Sports Podcast Find Out…

Understanding Unconscious Bias (UK Coaching)

This resource provides an insight into the different varieties of unconscious bias, which is influenced by our background, cultural environment, personal experiences and societal stereotypes. Recognising our capacity to be affected by it is the first step to overcoming it…

“Opposite Direction” Learning Theory Videos

Follow the link to the opposite direction YouTube channel for videos on various learning theories such as: human experience, motor learning theory, practice design principles, pedagogy, degrees of freedom and much more. “Opposite Direction” Learning Theory Videos Find Out More…

Summer Safety Campaign

As more and more people take to the water using paddlesport craft to enjoy our wonderful inland waterways and stunning sea locations, it is important to consider your safety. This video will introduce you to our set of safety guides…

Introduction to Fitness in Paddlesport

Designed for anyone wanting to get fit for paddling, this 20-minute single-module eLearning explains why increasing fitness can benefit you and includes different exercises to try.