2014 kicked off with a quick blast on my new Giant XTC 2.5 mountain bike, built for me by a bike expert friend of one of my clients! Despite breaking chain links and various punctures, this bike has been exceptional and have put in some serious miles since January.
Shortly after new year I spent a couple of weekends in South Wales including a day on the Usk with Charlie and his son Henry. I'd previously mentored Charlie through his development towards his BCU (UKCC) Level 2 coach assessment and now he wanted a white water experience for his son and himself. A great day on the Usk (summed up by the photo below) reminded me of why I love white water kayaking so much.
Following on from weekends in South Wales, I was off to Dartmoor for a weekend of 4 Star Provider Training. Day 1 was spent in the classroom at Exeter Canoe Club. Led by Lee Pooley, we discussed the whys and hows of assessing the 4 Star award. What could have been a boring day in the classroom most certainly wasn't - thanks Lee!
The Dart was our destination for Day 2 and a chance to delve deeper into the specifics of the 4 Star White Water Kayak award. Discussions included signals, leadership styles, positioning and white water safety and rescue. After coffee and cake at the Country Park it was time for action plans and long drives home.
That's all for now. Stay tuned for Part 2!
Dave
Shortly after new year I spent a couple of weekends in South Wales including a day on the Usk with Charlie and his son Henry. I'd previously mentored Charlie through his development towards his BCU (UKCC) Level 2 coach assessment and now he wanted a white water experience for his son and himself. A great day on the Usk (summed up by the photo below) reminded me of why I love white water kayaking so much.
Following on from weekends in South Wales, I was off to Dartmoor for a weekend of 4 Star Provider Training. Day 1 was spent in the classroom at Exeter Canoe Club. Led by Lee Pooley, we discussed the whys and hows of assessing the 4 Star award. What could have been a boring day in the classroom most certainly wasn't - thanks Lee!
The Dart was our destination for Day 2 and a chance to delve deeper into the specifics of the 4 Star White Water Kayak award. Discussions included signals, leadership styles, positioning and white water safety and rescue. After coffee and cake at the Country Park it was time for action plans and long drives home.
That's all for now. Stay tuned for Part 2!
Dave
Busy boy! Keep grinding baby D x
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