How to Maximise the Pool for Kayaking
Graham Wardle
Are you maximizing your aquatics program? If Not, you have a wonderful opportunity to provide your students with a valuable learning experience. By teaching them the basics of kayaking in a controlled environment, you can prepare them for the challenges of open water. With the guidance of a world-renowned British Canoeing Level 5 Coach, your students can learn how to roll, dip, and control their kayaks with confidence.
About Graham
Graham has worked in the fields of Leisure Management, International Education, and Outdoor Learning for the past four decades. He has worked as an instructor, coach, sports development officer, trainer/assessor, lecturer, teacher, and risk manager. His extensive experience has been gained from a variety of organizations, including the UK Local Authority, National Centres for Sport, National Governing Bodies, Sport England, and NIST International School Bangkok.
For twenty years, Graham played a key role in the development of White Water Safety and Rescue techniques in the UK, Europe, USA, and SE Asia. He was the UK delegate at the International Safety Symposiums in Germany, the UK, and the USA, and worked extensively on the development of the Chest Harness and its use in Whitewater Safety/Rescue. As the former Vice Chair of UK Coaching and Executive Committee Member of British Canoeing, he played a pivotal role in the development of Coaching awards. He has been involved in this field from 1984-2024.
Throughout the past two decades in Asia, Graham has ensured that schools and providers work towards industry good practice via the staging of national coaching awards, independent audits (BSI 8848), and the establishment of internationally accredited Outdoor Risk Management/Trip Leader Training programs.
Graham’s current interests continue to lie in the development of coaching professionalism for the adventure sports coach and overall risk management on school trips/expeditions. He has played a pivotal role in the foundation and driving forward of the Asian OFFSEAS Forum, acting as a catalyst during the past 12 years after Patrick Read’s initial concept and brainchild of an Outdoor Forum for Asian schools/colleges.
