Slovenia - White Water Kayaking

For the past three weeks I have been over in Slovenia running a white water kayaking programme.  The Soca river is a fantastic river for introducing moving water skills through to running BCU 5 Star Inland Leaders Award courses. 

During our time out there we stayed centrally in Zaga, in great accommodation and ventured out each day to run different sections of the Soca.  During my six year period of leading trips to Slovenia, it was the most successful running all but one of the sections and tributaries in the area.  The 5 star training course was a great success with perfect water levels to get the most out of the three day programme.

 We even managed to descend the river using Topo Duos from the top section through the gorge to Cezsoca. A great trip, with fun people, good food, excellent water levels and the second week perfect weather.

Coach Education & Training

Last week was our big BCU/UKCC Level 1 Coach Course for a local college.  With a strong delivery team, we run a programme for 34 students, over a five day period.  All candidates successfully completed the course and are looking to work at various sites and centres over the summer period.

The weather was perfect and enabled me to get out on the water and look at my forward paddling technique with wing blades.  After a few days I am geting use to them and the different approach and muscle group they use.