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.
NEW Stand Up Paddleboard White Water Leader Course
In March, we launched the Stand Up Paddleboard White Water Leader which aims to support paddleboarders to lead journeys on grade 2(3) white water rivers.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Canoe Slalom Technical Progression Guide
In November, we shared the final group of videos in the Canoe Slalom Technical Progression Guide. 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. Dealing with these features is a big challenge for any aspiring athlete and plays a huge part in performance.
