Top Tips
This page will contain up to date tips and advice on canoeing and kayaking.
The first in a series of articles that give some top tips and handy hints is on outfitting your canoe. This was originally written for the Scottish Canoe Associations magazine "Scottish Paddler"
The next article is some information on WWS&R courses.
Continuing the safety series of information the next article deals with Kayak based rescues on the river.
Video giving information on the "J Stroke"
Observation is the first job a coach has to do. This helps find the "starting" point for the coaching session.
Information on a strategy for running rivers as well as how to "scout" rapids. This would be suitable for canoe and kayak. Included is also information on how to outfit a kayak. This document is designed with river leaders or aspiring river leaders in mind.
If you are requiring information on the BCU / SCA personal performance awards / UKCC coaching awards and all the associated paperwork please take a look at the Coaching Resources page of the Scottish Canoe Associations website ~ click here
We have put up a short video explaining the correct procedure for putting on a Bouyancy Aid.
Over the coming months we will be uploading more information on some of the following areas ~
Flat Water Safety
Coaching tips
Videos on technical & coaching tips
If you have some area that you would like us to deal with please contact us.
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