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It’s not stopped raining for a week, and last weekend I was in Wales delivering a Momentum 3 Course. This course is aimed at flexing and progressing skills, with  the overall aim of  throwing the boat around with precision, confidence and style on Grade 3 /4 rivers. The feedback says it all… ‘Dennis, Just to say a big thanks for a great weekend and your excellent coaching.  I’ve just about started to come down from it, as I’ve Read more

Mariann Saether (Intrinsic Motion) presents the Whitewater Chronicles, a series of short movies that give insight into the adventures of whitewater addicts as they chase rivers around the globe. The series follows different groups of whitewater kayakers as they seek out river adventures in all corners of the world. The ethos is based on a profound belief in the advantages of doing it all: big waterfalls, big volume, slalom, creeking, freestyle, first descents, multidays and Read more

More great water levels for last weekend’s 5 Star training course in Dartmoor… For more information on this course and other BCU Star Award courses please click here.

The Payette River Games last year was a huge success with 375 athletes competing in ALL the events and according to event founder Mark Pickard he expects even more competition this year. Kayakers from all over the world will descend on Cascade Idaho to compete for the largest purse in whitewater kayak history. With $50,000 in prize money awarded over the Payette River Games weekend, you can be sure to see some of the best paddlers on Read more

From the 1st March 2014 Canoe Wales (CW) will reinstate a facility charge payable by all paddlers. Canoe Wales has subsidised paddling on the Tryweryn since July 2008, however this has proven to be unsustainable.  CW expressed that to secure the centre’s future as a year-round paddling venue, they must generate an income from all of those who use it. They hope all paddlers understand the need for, and support these facility charges. The fees will be Read more

KJO ‘World of Champions’ and Sweetwater Coaching ‘ADP’ (Athlete Development Programme) are teaming up to run one of the most progressive freestyle training experiences in the world. About World of Champions & ADP Here is an experience that’s all about top freestyle paddler’s moving their paddling on to another level and fulfilling potential. It takes your paddling on a journey that looks at Technical, Physical, Psychological and Tactical skill and adds depth of knowledge and Read more

The momentum series is designed to provide progressive steps towards achieving your white water aspirations through a highly customised development pathway. This series is certain to motivate and energise your paddling, and build a momentum that continues through a life-long interaction between you, the river and the challenges to come… Further information on the Momentum Series and other courses can be found on our whitewater page; click here New dates for the Momentum Skills Series are Read more

After an incredible year of hole boating it was time to head back to Uganda and hit the waves once more. Technically I have beenfocusing on developing my hole boating skills for as long as I can remember only getting out on waves for a few days or weeks here and there, as and when I could. But now, having finally completed all the individual hole boating moves, it is time to really think about Read more

Great video edit by Bren Orton (ASP athlete) from his recent trip to Canada.

I’ve always felt that no one should be in a position during assessment where they are worrying about failure. What if you could have the opportunity to run through the assessment criteria with a trusted highly experienced coach and attend the assessment relaxed and well prepared. Leadership preparation days are a custom programme designed for individuals wanting to benchmark their readiness for assessment and gain valuable feedback. The programme meets and exceeds the BCU assessment criteria Read more