Coaching Index

In 2003, after many years of paddling and unofficial coaching, I decided to give something back to the sport and became a qualified BCU kayak coach. I am now a BCU Inland Level 3 Kayak Coach and actively coach with the Adur Canoe Club, where I can be found most weekends! Through this section of the website I've compiled coaching material that I hope will become an invaluable resource for both novice and experienced paddlers alike.

The New BCU Star Awards

Currently (March 2007) the BCU are reorganising the entire coaching scheme and star awards. At present there is limited information as to the exact nature of the new star awards, but from draft material it appears that the new schemes are quite different, but still named the 'Star Awards'. One significant difference is that at 2 star level, students will need to paddle both canoe and kayak (that's going to be interesting!).

Coaching Material

Despite all the changes the BCU are currently undertaking, here's a collection of coaching pages that I have been compiling. I hope you find them of use!

General Paddling Skills

Rolling

Playboating

Cartwheels

Games

River Running

Leadership Techniques

General Reference

Guide to Buying a Kayak