Coaches from the Pentland Canoe Club and Caithness Kayak Club joined others from across Scotland to attend a Coaching Processes Course in Speyside. The course was delivered by Gordon Brown and Jas Hepburn, both highly respected coaches in the sport. The weekend was aimed at developing coaching styles and a variety of skills. Top coaching tips were also given along with an insight into the psychology of coaching. Attendance at the course was supported by the Caithness Sports Council through the RWE NUKEM Coaching Grant.