The Merrell WaterPro Ottawa Shoe – made with the assumption that you are going to push them and yourself to the limit. Definately caught my attention straight away. Like most kayaking enthusiasts, I am the destroyer of paddling footwear! So, I put them to the test during the last 2 months to see if they live up to Read more…
The website aims to develop paddlers skills and give up to date advice on many aspects of white water paddlesport. I’m happy to announce that phase 1 of the project is in process. This will soon to be followed by photo’s and finally videos. Once we have the descriptions uploaded we Read more…
It’s been busy couple of months here at Sweetwater. Although the white water season is just starting in the UK, it is coming to a close in Sweden where I’ve just been running coach and guide development programmes. I was staying in Are about 2hr’s drive from Troheim Airport on Read more…
Can’t believe my luck this season. After an awesome time in Sweden with perfect water levels, I arrived in Canada, Ottawa to find that Ontario had just received a record amount of rainfall – in fact the most rainfall since records began. I was accompanied by Tom Wolstenholme (the Burners programme Read more…
Hi all, I’m currently in Sweden with the national freestyle team for the final preparation in the lead up to the World Championships in Thun, Switzerland. I’ve been working with the team for three years now, acting as an independent performance consultant and coach. The water levels are awesome at the Read more…
One thing the U.K is not short of is talented freestyle paddlers, last weekend I was at Nottingham coaching the GB freestyle team. I was asked to provide performance training and support the athletes by going through their training plans, the weather was perfect throughout the weekend and the new Read more…
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 Read more…
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 Read more…
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’ Read more…
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