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,…
This playlist includes a range of videos to support kayak rescues in sheltered water.
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…
A free PDF resource or printed copy available to purchase.
Coaching is widely regarded as a stressful position to hold (Robbins et al., 2015; Olusoga et al., 2009) meaning within the field of coaching, practitioners are susceptible to burnout, a psychological syndrome leading to various unwanted issues such as anxiety,…
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…
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…
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…
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 >
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…
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…
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…
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 >
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 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…
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…
Watch Rob Gray outlining the key differences between the Information Processing and Ecological Approaches to Skill Acquisition. The Two Skill Acquisition Approaches: Key Differences Find Out More >
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…
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…
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…
Stage 1 Fundamental Movement Skills Videos British Canoeing Awarding Body have worked with the English Institute of Sport to create this set of supporting videos for paddlers. In this series of videos, Athlete Ed MacDonald gets involved to demonstrate Fundamental…
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.
A video from Cape Falcon Kayak
A Video from Glenmore Lodge
A video from Glenmore lodge