International Webinars – Paddling in Norway

During 2023, BCAB will be sharing a range of webinars aimed at those looking to paddle overseas or exploring places to paddle.

Each webinar will cover the opportunities to paddle throughout the country, including types of environment available and grades, visa requirements and byelaws, logistics of getting to and in and around the country, as well as local guide top tips.

Join our next webinar on 18th May, led by Ronny Riise and Hege Eian, exploring paddling in Norway. Book online here.

Ronny Riise, Sea Kayaking Norway

Ronny runs a small kayak centre on the west coast of Norway. He grew a passion for paddling in Honduras, fly-fishing from a kayak amongst the Mangrove trees some 20 years ago.

Facilitating for people to develop from being in the outdoors is still the main reason why he paddles. Ronny works part time as a teacher at an outdoor college and spends lots of time in the outdoors, both on the water and in the mountains. He is an Advanced Sea Kayak Leader and Sea Kayak Leader/CNTP/Paddlesport Safety and Rescue Provider.

Paddling has taken him to lots of places along the Norwegian coast as a guide and coach, as well as being a guest coach on different overseas Symposium, his favourite being the Anglesey Sea Kayak Symposium.

Hege Eian –  Eian Fritid

Hege is the new generation in Eian Fritid, one of Norways leading canoe and kayak shops, established in 1989. She grew up with canoes and kayaks as part of her everyday life, and her dream has always been to work full time in Eian Fritid. Now she is a part owner in the family owned company.

Paddling for everyone is Eian Fritids motto, and she is passionate about that. Being able to motivate others to enjoy paddling as much as she does.

Hege is a Sea Kayak Leader and Sea Kayak Award provider. She enjoys guiding trips along the beautiful Norwegian coastline, and is more than happy to share the knowledge with customers, course participants and paddlers in general.

Join us on 18th May, 7pm – 8.30pm UK time, to hear about paddling in Norway.

Book online here

Keep an eye out for more overseas webinars throughout 2023.

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NEW Advanced White Water Safety Course

In January, we launched the Advanced White Water Safety course which is designed to support kayakers and canoeists on grade 3 and 4 white water rivers. The two day course will cover casualty management, moving around steep environments, dealing with stuck craft and paddlers, in complex environments.

Find out more and book your upcoming Advanced White Water Safety course today.

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NEW Stand Up Paddleboard White Water Leader Course

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This award is ideal for clubs, centres and activity providers looking to lead stand up paddleboarders on white water.

Find out more and start your journey to becoming a SUP White Water Leader today.

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100th episode of the Coaching Podcast

In May, we celebrated a very special episode of the Coaching Podcast, as we reached the 100th episode. 

The Coaching Podcast has had over 35,000 downloads, with 74% of downloads from the UK. We also have listeners in 70 different countries, including the United States, Denmark and Germany, as well as Greenland, Azerbaijan and Zimbabwe!

Hugely successful, in 2023 the podcast won Podcast of the Year at the UK Coaching Awards. This could not be done without our inspiring and enthusiastic guests who give up their time to appear on the episodes. We have had 79 different guests over the seasons, with many people giving up their time to appear on multiple episodes.

Listen to the 100th episode here.

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NEW Swimmer Safety and Rescue Course

In February, we launched the Swimmer Safety and Rescue course which aims to provide paddlers with the key safety skills and knowledge to work as part of a water safety team where open water swimming is involved. This could include cover at an event,  supervising swimmers at an aquapark or managed venues that offer open water swimming.

Find out more and book your upcoming Swimmer Safety and Rescue course today.

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NEW Weather eLearning

In June we launched the NEW Weather eLearning. This eLearning is for any paddler, whether paddling on inland or coastal waters, wanting to increase knowledge of weather forecasting and how different conditions can affect trips. The course topics include wind, visibility and storms, as well as interpreting environmental clues and understanding synoptic charts and the shipping forecast. There is a practical focus in the eLearning on how to use weather knowledge to plan your trips and also how to adapt your plans to changing conditions. 

Start the weather eLearning today.

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Canoe Slalom Technical Progression Guide

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NEW season of the Coaching Podcast with new host Chris Brain

In September, we were privileged to welcome new host, Chris Brain, to launch the brand new season of the Coaching Podcast.

We are sure most of you know Chris Brain or have seen him on the water up and down the country. Chris has worked in the outdoors for over 25 years, coaching and guiding and delivering professional development courses.  Chris delivers across a range of BCAB Coaching, Leadership and Safety programmes, as well as being a National Trainer. We cannot wait to tune in to the episode across the year.

Catch up on season 6 of the Coaching Podcast, starting with episode 1, White Water Kayaking with Jamie Greenhalgh.

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