British Canoeing Awarding Body Coaching seeks a white water paddling specialist to help shape, advise and recommend improvements for qualifications, awards and safety. Applications are now open for anyone who can commit to contributing for a 4-year period. All meetings…
Awarding Body Welcomes New Committee Members
As the Awarding Body prepares for its official rebrand on 30th June 2026, we are delighted to announce the appointment of two new members to the Awarding Body Committee: Craig Leslie and James Uren. These appointments follow a rigorous recruitment…
Awarding Body Celebrates Major Milestone – 1,000 Regulated SUP Instructors
The only regulated and recognised awarding organisation for paddlesport is proud to announce a significant milestone in professional assurance. Since the launch of our regulated Stand Up Paddleboard (SUP) Instructor qualification in 2023, we have now officially surpassed 1,000 certifications…
Smashed It! BCAB Coaching Podcast Celebrates 50K Global Downloads
We are absolutely thrilled to announce that the Coaching Podcast has officially smashed the 50,000 download mark. Now in its 7th season, hosted by the brilliant Georgina Maxwell, the podcast has become the ultimate “go-to” resource for coaches and leaders…
Volunteer Opportunity: Awarding Body Committee Member
THANK YOU FOR YOUR INTEREST; HOWEVER, APPLICATIONS FOR THIS ROLE HAVE NOW CLOSED. Volunteer Opportunity: Awarding Body Committee Member Organisation: British Canoeing Awarding Body (BCAB), the regulated arm of Paddle UK Role Commitment: Two-year term (renewable) The British Canoeing Awarding Body (BCAB) plays…
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Volunteer Opportunity: Awarding Body Committee Member
THANK YOU FOR YOUR INTEREST; HOWEVER, APPLICATIONS FOR THIS ROLE HAVE NOW CLOSED. Volunteer Opportunity: Awarding Body Committee Member Organisation: British Canoeing Awarding Body (BCAB), the regulated arm of Paddle UK Role Commitment: Two-year term (renewable) The Paddle UK Awarding…
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Dr. Katy Hensby Appointed to DfE Advisory Group
The British Canoeing Awarding Body (BCAB) proudly announces that Dr. Katy Hensby, a highly valued member of our Awarding Body Committee, has been selected by the Department for Education (DfE) to join a new advisory group focused on the future…
Awarding Body Achieves CIMSPA’s Highest Quality Mark
British Canoeing Awarding Body is delighted to announce that it has been awarded the prestigious ‘Enhancing’ status—the highest level of quality assurance recognition—by the Chartered Institute for the Management of Sport and Physical Activity (CIMSPA). This top-tier achievement assures potential…
European Paddling Bodies Unite to Advance Safety and Technical Standards
British Canoeing Awarding Body was delighted to join fellow European paddlesport federations for the recent European Paddle Pass (EPP) Core Group meeting, a vital step towards creating a unified and safer paddling experience across the continent. The meeting provided a crucial…
Brand new series of the Coaching Podcast hosted by Georgina Maxwell
We are privileged to welcome our new host, Georgina Maxwell, to launch the brand new season of the Coaching Podcast. Listen to it here Hailing from the north of Scotland, Georgina isn’t just a white water paddling powerhouse; she’s a…
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Georgina Maxwell takes the helm for Season 7 of the Coaching Podcast
It’s a very special episode of the Coaching Podcast today as we introduce our new host, Georgina Maxwell. Taking the helm from the brilliant Chris Brain, Georgina is set to elevate your coaching journey in Season 7. Listen to it…
New Standards for Stand Up Paddleboard Instruction
Stand Up Paddleboarding (SUP) is set to benefit from a significant leap forward in professionalism and safety with the new Occupational Standards for SUP Instruction. This landmark achievement is the result of a collaborative effort between Paddle UK, Surfing England, and…
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#PassItOn Celebrate UK Coaching Week with a fantastic eLearning deal
It’s UK Coaching Week! UK Coaching’s annual event that celebrates the amazing work of coaches like you! Coaches shape lives. It can build confidence, ignite passion, unlock potential and so much more – in both sport and physical activity and…
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Become a Paddlesport Leader or Paddlesport Touring Leader
Single craft pathways for the Paddlesport Leader and Paddlesport Touring Leader are now available. This exciting development allows you to specialise in canoe, kayak, stand up paddleboard (SUP), or opt for the existing multi-craft pathway. The Leadership awards enable you…
Haverfordwest Stand Up Paddleboard Incident
Following the sentencing of a paddleboard business owner to 10 years and 6 months for gross negligence manslaughter of four people, it is crucial that we remind everyone of the lessons learned from the circumstances leading to this tragic and…
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Single craft pathways for Paddlesport Leader and Paddlesport Touring Leader
British Canoeing Awarding Body is pleased to share that we will be introducing single craft pathways for the Paddlesport Leader and Paddlesport Touring Leader from 1st May 2025. This exciting development allows aspiring leaders to specialise in canoe, kayak, stand…
British Canoeing Awarding Body – Course Statistics 2024
British Canoeing Awarding Body qualifications and awards are delivered across the globe. Moving forwards, BCAB will continue to support paddlers and wish everyone a successful 2025.
Sharpen your navigation skills with two new eLearning packages
British Canoeing Awarding Body is delighted to launch two brand new eLearning packages: Navigation for Paddlers and Open Crossings. Navigate the water with confidence The Navigation for Paddlers eLearning is ideal for anyone navigating on the water, including sea and…
Become a Stand Up Paddleboard Leader
BCAB is delighted to launch the NEW SUP Sheltered Water Leader and the NEW SUP Tidal Leader. The NEW awards complement our existing SUP Leader Awards, which include the SUP White Water Leader, SUP Coastal Leader and SUP Inland Open…
BCAB NEW Stand Up Paddleboard Leadership Awards now available
BCAB is delighted to announce the NEW SUP Sheltered Water Leader and the NEW SUP Tidal Leader are now available. The NEW awards complement our existing SUP Leader Awards, which include the SUP White Water Leader, SUP Coastal Leader and…
BCAB launches NEW Surf and Swell eLearning
British Canoeing Awarding Body is delighted to announce the launch of the new Surf and Swell eLearning. The Surf and Swell module gives paddlers an introduction to ground and wind swell, as well as surf forecasts. The eLearning also explores…
Unwrap 24 Days of Coaching Christmas!
This year has been a busy one for British Canoeing Awarding Body! To celebrate, we’ve curated a special Advent Calendar filled with our top picks of the year. Discover new resources, courses, and updates designed to develop paddlers, instructors, coaches,…
Become a Stand Up Paddleboard Leader
Stand Up Paddleboarding (SUP) has rapidly gained popularity worldwide for its accessibility, fun, and diverse ways of engaging with nature. Whether on calm lakes, rivers, or coastal areas, SUP offers something for everyone—from fitness enthusiasts to adventure seekers. As the…
Become a BCAB Performance Coach
Coaching is one of the most rewarding and impactful ways to contribute to the world of paddlesports. Whether you’re working with elite athletes or dedicated paddlers looking to improve, the role of a Performance Coach is critical to helping individuals…
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British Canoeing Awarding Body announces NEW Stand Up Paddleboard Leadership Awards
BCAB is delighted to announce the NEW SUP Sheltered Water Leader and the NEW SUP Tidal Leader, which will be available from January 2025. These NEW awards complement the existing SUP Leadership Awards, which include the SUP White Water Leader,…
Canoe Slalom Technical Progression Guide
The final group of videos in the Canoe Slalom Technical Progression Guide is now available! This resource from the England Talent Programme focuses on the different competencies required to become a successful slalom athlete. These new videos focus on the skills and knowledge needed to navigate waves and stoppers.…
BCAB enhances learning opportunities for the Level 4 Performance Coach Award
In line with BCAB’s commitment to providing an accessible and supportive learning experience, a comprehensive review of the Level 4 Performance Coach Award was carried out in early 2024. BCAB is delighted to share some changes that will be implemented…
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New members of the BCAB Rafting Technical Group
British Canoeing Awarding Body is delighted to announce the new members of the Rafting Technical Group. We are pleased that a host of extremely passionate, talented and committed individuals wanted to support and advise in the areas of qualifications, safety and training. …
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NEW season of the Coaching Podcast
We are privileged to welcome our new host, Chris Brain, to launch the brand new season of the Coaching Podcast. Listen to it here We are sure most of you know Chris Brain or have seen him on the water…
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New Personal Performance Award Provider Refresher eLearning: Roles and Responsibilities
British Canoeing Awarding Body is delighted to launch the Personal Performance Award Provider Refresher eLearning, focusing on roles and responsibilities. This eLearning is aimed at existing PPA Providers to ensure continual development, standardisation and delivery of our Educational Philosophy. This…
NEW Aquatic Safety and Incident Management Technical Group
British Canoeing Awarding Body is delighted to announce the new Aquatic Safety and Incident Management Technical Group. We received a significant number of applications and we are pleased to be able to select extremely passionate and talented individuals with broad…
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BCAB recruit Rafting Tech Group members
British Canoeing Awarding Body is looking for Rafting specialists to join the Rafting Tech Group to help shape, advise and provide recommendations to our qualifications and awards. Applications are now open for anyone who feels they are able to commit…
Paddle UK Recruit for a New, Independent Member of the Safety Advisory Panel
The Safety Advisory Panel provides guidance and advice to Paddle UK to support safety practice within all aspects of paddlesport. The panel comprises of the Director of Recreation and Development, External Safety Advisor, Safety Lead, representatives from each of the…
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BCAB launches NEW Weather and Tides eLearning
British Canoeing Awarding Body is delighted to announce the launch of two new eLearning packages, focusing on weather and tides. The Weather eLearning is for any paddler, whether paddling on inland or coastal waters, wanting to increase knowledge of weather…