Colorado Road Trip

It’s been an awesome summer so far, I’ve just recently returned from Colorado where I’ve been coaching and guiding for a few weeks. The U.S never ceases to amaze me with its diverse range of rivers to explore, whilst coaching and guiding out there I was also keeping a keen eye out for some potential first descents for next season. We based ourselves in Snowmass (Aspen)  for a week before moving over to Durango for Read more

BCU Moderate Water Endorsements

Exciting news for UKCC Level 2 coaches interested in white water coaching, and wanting to flex their qualification to its full advantage. The BCU Moderate Water Endorsements is now available. This award is designed for BCU Coaches who hold a 4* leader award and wish to introduce paddlers to Grade 2(3) white water or equivalent standalone features like weirs. Lots of people have been asking me about this award over the last few months, and Read more

Sweetwater Coaching

Hi All, I’m proud to announce my new company and website Sweetwater Coaching. For those who don’t know me, I’ve been a professional guide and coach for almost a decade now. Over the last several years I’ve been working as a coaching director with my good friend and colleague Andrew ‘jacko’ Jackson, leading the way in developing white water coaching programmes and running adventures all around the globe. Historically we have worked together to ensure a Read more