International Webinar – Paddling in Austria

This webinar is aimed at anyone looking to paddle in Austria and covers the opportunities to paddle throughout the country, including types of environment available and grades, visa requirements and byelaws, logistics of getting to and in and around the country,…

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…

Sea States for Sea Kayakers

Weather forecasts and British Canoeing awards make reference to sea states. Callum McKerral has produced a video guide to sea states as seen from a sea kayaker’s perspective, with him discussing this with Gordon Brown in this video. Sea States…

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…

Sea Kayak Safety Equipment

People see us paddling, surfing, training on rescue techniques and doing offshore trips with our sea kayaks, often wondering what safety equipment we carry. Should things go wrong we like to have options. That is why we’re not just carrying…

Sea Kayaking Solo Safety Kit

This video explores equipment choices for solo sea kayaking. The options shown are from the guys at ‘Kayak Essentials’ on a 400-km trip on the west coast of Vancouver Island. Sea Kayaking Solo Safety Kit Find Out More >

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…

How to Build a Campfire

For many, the campfire is a beloved and indispensable outdoor tradition—a kinetic, luminous, dreamlike force of nature that for generations has served as the centerpiece of backwoods gatherings. This article explains the key steps for building a successful campfire, as…

5 Tips to Leave No Trace in Coastal Ecosystems

Whether you live in a coastal ecosystem or are planning to explore one soon, here are some tips that will help you minimize your impacts to ensure the health and well-being of Nearshore Marine Systems and Inter-tidal zones. 5 Tips…

Sea kayaking safety: Leading groups on the sea

In this video Kayak Essentials look at effective strategies for paddling safely with sea kayak groups. It includes advice for leaders, coaches & guides alike. Sea kayaking safety: Leading groups on the sea Find Out More >

How to Go to the Bathroom in the Woods

What concerns many tourer’s is, “How do I go to the bathroom in the woods?” Rest assured, it’s something humans have been doing for millennia. Before you go, make sure you do the following first: Learn about Leave No Trace ethics. One of…

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…

Ray Goodwin Canoeing Videos

Find Ray’s videos on all things canoeing from his perspective, including: Canoe strokes, rescue techniques, equipment, fun places to paddle, towing and assists, camp-craft and much more. Ray Goodwin: “My canoeing channel covers what I do as both a guide…

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.