Wednesday, September 18, 2013

DVD Release: Yoga For Outdoor People

Yoga For Outdoor People With Helen Wilson and Mark Tozer is now available for purchase through the Greenland or Bust website.

This is a multi-level yoga DVD specifically designed for rollers, kayakers, climbers and other outdoor people and sells for $29.95 to USA residents and for $34.95 to residents outside of the USA.



The DVD contains three yoga sequences. Two are full-length, and one is a standing-only mini workout. They are multi-level, with both modifications and variations shown. There is also a breakdown section, which includes detailed breakdowns of some of the poses that require a little more explanation.

You can read Helen's thoughts about how the DVD came out in her weekly blog.

Here is the trailer which was prepared for us by Bryant Burkhardt, who also filmed the DVD.

Wednesday, September 11, 2013

UKSGS: BCU Week - November 12 to 17



BCU Paddlesports Performance Awards are planned to run from November 12 till 17, 2013 after the 7th UK Storm Gathering. These courses and other specialist programmes will occur when workable numbers are reached. Please check the BCU website for full syllabus details and prerequisites. These are all non-residential course and are priced accordingly.


Options include:

3* Sea Assessment - Tuesday, November 12

This will be a one day assessment covering the 3* Sea syllabus and will cost £75


4* Training - Wednesday, November 13 & Thursday, November 14

This two day course will cover the necessary syllabus elements of leadership, safety and navigation skills required before progressing to assessment. The course will cost £150.

4* Assessment - Saturday, November 16 & Sunday, November 17

This two day assessment will examine leadership, planning and incident management skills as well as personal performance as set out in the 4* Sea syllabus. Success at this level indicates that a candidate has the skills required to lead a group of competent paddlers in appropriate locations, up to moderate conditions. The course will cost £150.


5* Training - Wednesday, November 13 & Thursday, November 14

This two day course will cover the necessary syllabus elements of leadership, safety and navigation skills required before progressing to 5* Sea assessment. There will be a night navigation element. The course will cost £175.

5* Assessment - Saturday, November 16 & Sunday, November 17

This two day assessment will examine leadership, planning and incident management skills as well as personal performance as set out in the 5* Sea syllabus. Success at this level indicates that a candidate has the skills required to lead a group of competent paddlers in advanced conditions. There will be a night navigation element and a written paper. The course will cost £175.


BCU Coastal Navigation and Tidal Planning - Tuesday, November 12

This one day classroom based course has been designed by the BCU for all sea kayakers who want to develop their understanding and skills in tidal planning and navigation. It is also a pre-requisite for the BCU 4* Sea Leader Award, as well as being suitable for any coastal paddler wanting tidal planning knowledge. The course will cost £75.

BCU Open Water Navigation and Tidal Planning - Tuesday, November 12

This one day classroom based course will give participants the tools needed to plan and navigate effectively on open water journeys in advanced conditions. It will increase the knowledge and awareness of the paddler and improve their seamanship. It is a pre-requisite for the BCU 5* Sea Leader Award, as well as being suitable for any ocean paddler wanting detailed tidal planning knowledge. The course will cost £75.


If you have any question, queries or wish to book a course please contact us at Greenland or Bust.