Surf Tech Group members Chris Heaney, Claire Eatock, Ian and Tracy Sherrington join Lee Pooley for today's podcast focused on catching a wave. Chris Heaney has over 25 years experience in the outdoor education sector, has been surfing for 40 years and is part of the Scottish Surf Committee. Claire Eatock is an active outdoor instructor and leads expeditions kayaking and coasteering around the world, as well as the project manager for the Seas, Oceans and Public Health in Europe project. Ian Sherrington is Chief Instructor at Glenmore Lodge, the Scottish National Outdoor Training Centre and has ..read more

Dave Janes Snr tells you everything you need to know about Touring, in today's episode with Lee Pooley.  Dave Janes Snr is a member of the BCAB Touring Technical Group and is a highly experienced outdoor activity provider. The topics covered include: hydration and nutrition what kit to take and loading your craft decision making for day trips and multi-day expeditions To download the transcript for this episode click here. To find more about the topics discussed, follow the links below: Guide Endorsement Touring Award ..read more

To mark Neurodiversity Celebration Week, we are rereleasing a fascinating and important episode exploring neurodiversity in sport.  The guests for this 2023 episode were Helena Russo, the Equality, Diversity and Inclusion Lead at Paddle UK; Nerys Hall, a marathon and sprint paddler; and Caragh McMurtry, a former Olympic rower and founder of Neurodiverse Sport Nerys and Caragh have been diagnosed with Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) and high functioning autism, respectively. Topics covered in the episode include:  what their diagnosis means for them how neurodivergenc ..read more

Tom Westaway is the guest for the last episode in the 'What's in your Buoyancy Aid and what's in your craft' mini-series. White water paddle boarding is the focus for today's conversation and Tom shares personal insights from his experience as a coach and leader. The topics covered by Tom and Lee Pooley include: Tom's non-negotiables decision making around what to take on different trips how best to carry kit on your board staying agile in white water protecting your body and your kit To download the transcript for this episode click here ..read more

Jenna Sanders is the guest for today's canoe-focused episode in the 'What's in your Buoyancy Aid and what's in your craft' mini-series.  Jenna is a British Canoeing National Trainer, Performance Coach and Chair of the Canoe Technical Group. The topics discussed today by Jenna and Lee Pooley include: kit for white water and open water environments decision making around what to take for different trips deciding where best to carry kit phones v paper maps for navigation To download the transcript for this episode click here ..read more

Today's rafting focused episode continues our mini-series 'What's in your Buoyancy Aid and what's in your craft'.  The guest for this conversation with Lee Pooley is Jon Best, Chair of the Rafting Technical Group. The topics discussed by Jon and Lee include: Jon's journey to rafting via Freestyle kayaking  the right kit for the river  dealing with kit in UK rafting v rafting operators abroad kit for setting up mechanical advantages To download the transcript for this episode click here ..read more

Welcome to the first episode of 2024, today's Sea Kayak focused episode continues our mini-series 'What's in your Buoyancy Aid and what's in your craft'.  The guest for this conversation with Lee Pooley is Lyndsay McPhee, a National Trainer and Performance Coach. The topics covered by Lyndsay and Lee include: Lyndsay's history paddling in various disciplines and her love for Sea Kayak the importance of the right kit in the right place packing and trimming for the conditions, the journey and the group adapting to winter conditions.  To download the transcript for this episode click ..read more

For the final episode of 2023, Lee Pooley, British Canoeing Director of Coaching and Qualifications is looking back at the year in conversation with Debbie Thompson, Digital Learning Designer.  Lee looks back at 2023 both on and off the podcast. But, we also look forward to what's coming in another busy year in 2024. Thanks for listening, we'll be back in January with a new episode.  Download a transcript of the episode here ..read more

This rerun episode is all about Touring during the winter with Lee Pooley and Pia Philbey. Pia shares tips on all aspects of preparation for touring during the winter months, including clothes, kit and planning. Lee and Pia also cover adapting to challenging conditions and touring with mixed-craft groups.  Download a transcript of the episode here ..read more

In todays rerun episode released in 2020, Lee Pooley talks through the use of video in coaching. With increasing accessibility to video recording equipment, we explore how it can be used in Decision Training.   To download the transcript for this episode click here ..read more