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Coaching Handbook

Cover Photo of BCU Coaching Handbook

A must for all kayak coaches.


Canoe and Kayak HandbookCover Photo of BCU Canoe and Kayak Handbook

See Supplies page for more information.


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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

Second Annual
Lower Columbia Kayak Roundup

Of We-Kayak-Em County, Washington
Aug 18-24 2008

A fun, community-minded, BCU skill-based sea kayak symposium hosted by Columbia River Kayaking and Skamokawa Center in Wahkiakum County, WA. More Information.

BCU North America Instructor Update Extravaganza

July 19-29

BCUNA in association with SUNY Plattsburgh will be hosting a week of opportunities for BCU instructors to update and revalidate. More Information.

NE Intermediate Rough Water Symposium

Point Judith, RI USA

Aug-29-2008 - Aug-31-2008

www.maineislandkayak.com/symposium.html

207-766-2373

Maine Island Kayak Co in association with Nigel Dennis Kayaks is again hosting an Intermediate Rough Water Training Symposium in the warm waters surrounding Point Judith Rhode Island

3rd Annual Downeast Sea Kayaking Symposium

September 5-8, 2008, Bar Harbor, Maine

New BCU Star training and assessments – 1 Star, 2 Star, 3 Star Sea, and 4 Star Sea Leader.

Plus Tidal Currents, Rocks & Ledges, Body Boat Blade, Paddling with Power and Finesse, Rolling, the U.S. premiere of Sea Kayak Survival with Jeff Allen, beginners’ classes and more.

Coaches include Steve Maynard, Leon Somme, Shawna Franklin, Jeff Allen, Peter Casson, Lamar Hudgens, John Carmody, Mark Schoon, Jean Totz and others.

Visit www.carpediemkayaking.com, or call 207-669-2338.