Introduction to White Water safety

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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.

Coaching Freestyle from the Bank

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When coaching Freestyle, it can be really beneficial to be able to move between the water and the bank. Being on the bank can give you a great viewpoint to observe your paddlers and also to give input and feedback.

Bank based coaching from a bike

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Lots of coaches use bikes when bank based coaching, especially within the Racing community. Being on a bike enables you to observe individuals and the group, whether cycling alongside or sat watching them from a vantage point.

Bank based coaching from a bike

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Lots of coaches use bikes when bank based coaching, especially within the Racing community. Being on a bike enables you to observe individuals and the group, whether cycling alongside or sat watching them from a vantage point.

Leading Mixed Craft Journeys

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It is now commonplace within clubs, activity centres and groups of friends to see paddlers heading out onto a variety of water in a range of craft. For a leader this can certainly change the dynamic of their group and the craft that individuals choose to paddle can influence their decision making on the journey.