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.

Please use the links below for information about the relevant topic.

PADDING SKILLS  Forward Paddling  Reverse Paddling  Draw Stroke  Skulling for Support  Sweep Strokes (Forward)  Sweep Strokes (Reverse)  Stern Rudder  Bow Rudder  Support Strokes - Low Brace  Support Strokes - High Brace ROLLING  Eskimo Rescue  Screw Roll  Reverse Screw Role  C-to-C Roll  Hand Rolling  The Dry Roll

PLAY BOATING  Cartwheels  Stern Stalls GAMES Off the Water:  Pass the Paddle On the Water:  Bull Dog  Ball Touch

GENERAL REFERENCE  Guide to Buying a Kayak  Kayak Paddle  Teaching Styles RIVER RUNNING River Leadership Techniques  Leapfrog  Eddy Hopping