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Coaching Handbook

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A must for all kayak coaches.


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This site has three main purposes;

  • Help Paddlers find BCU programs and Coaches in North America.
  • Help Coaches stay up to date on BCU developments in North America.
  • Help Paddlers and Coaches with all BCUNA related issues.

What's New

CR Form Replaces C1

The C1 form has been replaced with the CR form. Please start using the CR form for all Coach Education program.

Lower Columbia Kayak Roundup

August 17-23, 2009 in SW Washington State.

“LoCo Roundup” is a fun, community-minded skills symposium hosted on an island farm in the Columbia River.  BCU skills courses are offered as well as L2 training and 4 star assessor training.  Please see the BCUNA schedule for a full listing, and visit www.locoroundup.com for complete event information.

Sea Cliff Kayakers is offering the Coastal Navigation and Tidal Planning course on July 24th. On July 25,26th, we will be offering a 4Star Sea Leader Training course. These courses will be held here in Boothbay, ME. In October, in conjunction with Nige Robinson, we will be offering 5Star Training on Oct 5,6. On Oct 7, we will offer Open Water Navigation and Tidal Planning. On Oct 8,9, we will offer a 5Star Assessment. These courses will all take place in Pembrokeshire, Wales. For information on these courses, contact me at 207-651-4194 or john@seacliffkayakers.com.