Here’s a few handy links if you wanted to get more involved & make the most of your time off the water. It’s by no means an exhaustive list, we’re happy to make further recommendations, and to answer any questions you may have.

Paddle Scotland is the national governing body for paddlesport in Scotland. Paddle Scotland offers Paddle Awards to help develop skills, and is affiliated with British Canoeing, the UK wide governing body for paddle sports. As an NBKC member, you will be an Associate Paddle Scotland Member. If you wish to hold a paddlesport qualification or progress on the Coaching and Leadership pathway, you must upgrade to a Full Member of Paddle Scotland. The website is useful for safety advice,  courses, events, paddlesports news, and other guidance; https://www.paddlescotland.org.uk/safety-advice

Paddle Awards; learn what’s involved in the following Paddle Awards, designed to give the paddler confidence on the water; Paddle Start, Paddle Discover, and Paddle Explore; https://www.paddlescotland.org.uk/paddle-awards

Personal Performance Awards; learn what’s involved in the following Personal Performance Awards, designed to endorse the paddler’s skill, judgement and decision making at various levels; https://www.paddlescotland.org.uk/paddle-awards

Introduction to Paddlesport; aimed at beginners, a helpful 30min introduction and tips to get started safely; https://britishcanoeingawarding.org.uk/resource/introduction-to-paddlesport/#home

Glenmore Lodge; Scotland’s National Outdoor Training Centre has some useful instructional videos for kayaking skills; https://www.youtube.com/@glenmorelodge

Online Sea Kayaking; a subscription service with online coaching, webinars and structured courses; https://www.onlineseakayaking.com/about