Sam Wilson Coaching

12/10/2026

Only 1 week left to get your applications in 😬😎

🛶 Applications are now OPEN!

A week ago, I shared something I've been working on for this winter — a new 4-month Winter Development Programme at Lee Valley White Water Centre.

I'm now opening applications for the four paddlers who will take part.

This isn't about booking four separate coaching sessions.

It's a coaching journey, built around the paddlers in the group and the progress they want to make.

Across four months, we'll work through:

Discover — Where are you now, where do you want to go, and what's standing in the way?

Build — Strengthen the fundamentals that underpin your paddling.

Develop — Take those foundations onto the water and turn them into meaningful individual progress.

Realise — Put the work together, chase those breakthroughs and look at where your paddling goes next.

Each month includes Legacy white water, technical flatwater coaching and personalised video review, giving us the opportunity to work on your paddling from multiple angles.

The group will be limited to 4 paddlers, so I can properly understand each person and make the coaching relevant to their individual goals.

📍 Lee Valley White Water Centre
👥 Maximum 4 paddlers
📅 Four fixed development days across four months
💷 £810 per person
📝 Application required

I'm particularly interested in hearing from paddlers who are ready to commit to their development, are willing to put the work in between sessions, and have something they really want to achieve with their kayaking.

If that sounds like you, I'd love to hear from you.

👉 Applications are now open:
www.samwilsoncoaching.co.uk/lv-winter-dev-squad-application

This isn't about fitting you into a coaching programme. It's about building the coaching programme around you.

02/10/2026

🛶 Applications are now OPEN!

A week ago, I shared something I've been working on for this winter — a new 4-month Winter Development Programme at Lee Valley White Water Centre.

I'm now opening applications for the four paddlers who will take part.

This isn't about booking four separate coaching sessions.

It's a coaching journey, built around the paddlers in the group and the progress they want to make.

Across four months, we'll work through:

Discover — Where are you now, where do you want to go, and what's standing in the way?

Build — Strengthen the fundamentals that underpin your paddling.

Develop — Take those foundations onto the water and turn them into meaningful individual progress.

Realise — Put the work together, chase those breakthroughs and look at where your paddling goes next.

Each month includes Legacy white water, technical flatwater coaching and personalised video review, giving us the opportunity to work on your paddling from multiple angles.

The group will be limited to 4 paddlers, so I can properly understand each person and make the coaching relevant to their individual goals.

📍 Lee Valley White Water Centre
👥 Maximum 4 paddlers
📅 Four fixed development days across four months
💷 £810 per person
📝 Application required

I'm particularly interested in hearing from paddlers who are ready to commit to their development, are willing to put the work in between sessions, and have something they really want to achieve with their kayaking.

If that sounds like you, I'd love to hear from you.

👉 Applications are now open:
www.samwilsoncoaching.co.uk/lv-winter-dev-squad-application

This isn't about fitting you into a coaching programme. It's about building the coaching programme around you.

25/09/2026

🛶 What could you achieve with four months of focused coaching?

This winter, I'm opening just four places for a new Winter Development Programme at Lee Valley White Water Centre.

This isn't four separate coaching sessions.

It's a coaching journey, built around you, your paddling and where you want to go.

Across four months, we'll work through four stages:

🔎 Discover — Understand where you are now, where you want to go and what's standing in the way.

🧱 Build — Develop the fundamentals that give you a stronger foundation for everything else.

📈 Develop — Take those foundations onto the water and turn them into meaningful individual progress.

🚀 Realise — Put the work together, chase those breakthroughs and look at where your paddling goes next.

Each development day combines Legacy white water, technical flatwater coaching and personalised video review, giving us the time and space to actually develop your paddling rather than simply work on the next trick or skill.

The programme runs with a maximum of four paddlers, creating a small coaching environment where I can properly understand each paddler and tailor the journey around them.

💷 £810 per person for the full four-month programme.

📍 Lee Valley White Water Centre
👥 Maximum 4 paddlers
📅 Fixed dates across four months
📝 Application required

This isn't about fitting you into a coaching programme. It's about building the coaching programme around you.

Applications will be opening soon.

If you've been thinking about making some serious progress with your paddling this winter, this could be the opportunity for you. 🛶🔥

www.samwilsoncoaching.co.uk/lv-winter-dev-squad

22/09/2026

🌊 READY TO GET INTO FREESTYLE KAYAKING? 🚣‍♂️

Maybe you've been watching freestyle kayaking and thinking “I'd love to give that a go…”

Or perhaps you've already got a freestyle boat sitting around and you're wondering what you're actually supposed to do with it! 😂

This course is for you. 🔥

On Sunday 27th September, I'll be running a BCAB Flat Water Freestyle Award — an introduction to freestyle kayaking and, most importantly, a chance to build a strong foundation of skills that you can take forward into your paddling.

We'll start with the skills you already have and introduce you to a shorter freestyle boat, learning how to get it off-axis and moving in every direction.

We'll work through the foundations, including:

🛶 Edging
💦 Tail squirts
🔄 360° flat spins
⚡ Lean cleans
🔀 Pivot turns
💥 Double pumps
🚀 Assisted pop-outs & loops
🤙 Rolling

The aim isn't just to tick off an award. It's to give you the understanding, boat control and confidence to go away and practise, have fun and start progressing your freestyle.

Whether you're completely new to freestyle or you've already got a boat and want to build solid foundations, this is a great place to start. 🌊

📅 Sunday 27th September 2026
📍 HPP, Nottingham
💷 £90
🎓 BCAB Flat Water Freestyle Award

Spaces are limited, so if you've been thinking about getting into freestyle, now's the time to get yourself booked on!

👉 Book your place here:

The flatwater freestyle award is the entry gateway into the freestyle kayaking world. We will be taking your skills in a normal kayak, swapping you into a shorter boat and getting the kayak to go off axis! This will be building the foundation blocks of what you’ll need to progress in freestyle! W

14/09/2026

What a crazy few months it has been!

I don't even know where to begin. Lots and lots of time on the water seeing some amazing progression from everyone I've been working with! Lots of new tricks, gained confidence, first surfs and so much more!

Some learning for myself also! I'm now a qualified raft guide! So keep your eyes peeled for me sitting on the back of a rubber bus hurting towards you! We've also been out to Slovenia this summer for some great boating and also refreshing training to keep up to date.

There's been a whole lot of great memories made on the water this summer. I'm looking forward to the coming months and seeing what else can be concurred 💪

11/09/2026

🌊 WANT TO GET INTO FREESTYLE KAYAKING? 🚣‍♂️

Fancy taking your paddling in a whole new direction?

On Sunday 27th September, I’ll be running a BCAB Flat Water Freestyle Award — the perfect entry point into the world of freestyle kayaking! 🔥

This course is all about building the foundations you need to start making your kayak move in ways you never thought possible.

We’ll be getting into:

🛶 Edging
💦 Tail squirts
🔄 360° flat spins
⚡ Lean cleans
🔀 Pivot turns
💥 Double pumps
🚀 Assisted pop-outs & loops
🤙 Rolling

We’ll take the skills you already have in a normal kayak, put you into a shorter freestyle boat, and start exploring what happens when we get the kayak off-axis!

The aim isn't just to tick off an award — it's to give you the skills, understanding and confidence to get out on the flat water and start having fun with freestyle. 🌊

You'll also receive an e-certificate on completion and have the foundations you need to progress towards the next BCAB Freestyle Award.

📅 Sunday 27th September 2026
📍 HPP, Nottingham
💷 £90
👥 Spaces are limited

If freestyle kayaking is something you've been wanting to try, this is a great place to start!

👉 Book your place here: https://www.samwilsoncoaching.co.uk/booking-pages-1/p/bcab-flat-water-freestyle-award-27th-september-2026

Come and learn some new skills, challenge yourself and, most importantly, have some fun with your boat! 🤙🌊🔥

The flatwater freestyle award is the entry gateway into the freestyle kayaking world. We will be taking your skills in a normal kayak, swapping you into a shorter boat and getting the kayak to go off axis! This will be building the foundation blocks of what you’ll need to progress in freestyle! W

29/06/2026

Well… it’s finally live 🎉

I’ve just launched my new coaching website!

It’s been really fun putting together somewhere that properly reflects my coaching sessions, and what I’m building.

If you fancy taking a look, I’d genuinely love any feedback — and if you know someone who wants to spend more time on the water, feel free to share.

www.samwilsoncoaching.co.uk

Bonus points if you spot the least qualified member of the coaching team 🐶

Sam is a specialist white water and freestyle kayaking coach, working with people from all around the globe to achieve their very best both on and off the water. If it’s your first time in a boat or you’re a seasoned pro, Sam has the knowledge and expertise to get you to your goals in a safe, re...

25/05/2026

Join myself and Rob from Squiggly Adventures for this awesome Play The River weekend 😎

We'll be looking at how to use the River Dee to our full advantage and play every spot we can find 💪🏻

I'm so excited to welcome you all to join us on the 13th and 14th of June!

For more information and booking please contact either myself or Rob!
📧 [email protected]
📧 [email protected]

17/05/2026

🚣‍♂️ Ready to get into freestyle kayaking? 🌊

I’ll be offering freestyle foundational skill sessions at HPP, Nottingham — perfect for paddlers looking to build confidence, improve boat control, and learn the core skills needed to progress on the water!

These sessions are aimed at beginners and developing paddlers who want to:
✅ Improve balance & control
✅ Learn the basics of freestyle kayaking
✅ Build confidence in moving water
✅ Have fun and progress in a supportive environment

Whether you’re completely new to freestyle or looking to strengthen your foundations, these sessions are designed to help you enjoy your paddling and take the next step 🚀

📍 HPP, Nottingham
📩 Message me directly to find out more or book your session!

Let’s get on the water and start progressing 💪

12/05/2026

This is a fantastic opportunity 🤩

At Burners Base Camp we don't just run the most successful youth freestyle development programme... We also run a bunch of awesome programmes for adults as well 🙌🏻

TOO OLD?

NOT YET!

One thing we’ve realised over the years is that progression doesn’t stop just because competition stops.

There are loads of paddlers out there who still want to improve, still want to challenge themselves, and still love the feeling of learning — even if they’re no longer chasing elite competition or traditional pathways.

These HPP progression days are designed for exactly that.

✔ World-class coaching
✔ Low-ratio groups
✔ Real progression
✔ Good people and a supportive atmosphere

Whether you’re chasing a new trick, rebuilding confidence, or simply reconnecting with freestyle kayaking, these sessions are about getting back into progression in the right environment.

📍 HPP Nottingham
📅 6 June • 11 July • 12 September
💷 £85 + HPP fee

PM us to book on or get more details.

Adapt. Grow. Own it.
Burners Basecamp