A crib card to support white water paddlers in constructing a mechanical advantage to move a stuck craft.
British Canoeing SUP Leash Research
At present, until further insight and research is available, it is our initial recommendation that those paddling a Stand Up Paddleboard in a white water environment do not wear a leash.
Introduction to White Water safety
Making a safe decision on where to go is a very important part of being a white water paddler. It is essential to choose a river that matches your own skills and abilities as well as the skills, experience and needs of others you will paddle with.
White Water features and hazards
This document will provide you with useful information and visual examples of the hazards and features that you may come across on white water.
White Water: a chapter from the Coaching Handbook
This free pdf chapter from the Coaching Handbook is focused on developing further understanding of white water to support the coach in their role.
Sheltered Water Kayak Rescues
This playlist includes a range of videos to support kayak rescues in sheltered water.
Safety and Rescue Essentials by Chris Brain
A free PDF resource or printed copy available to purchase.
What factors predict burnout in sports coaches? Exploring the role of personal and situational stressors.
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,…
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…
The Two Skill Acquisition Approaches: Key Differences
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 >
“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…
Athlete Development Framework: Physical Preparation Stage 1 Video Playlist
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…
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.
15 River Features
A video from Paddle Education
