Imagine being a young kayaker, dreaming of exploring wild rivers and kayaking with your heroes. Now, imagine having a mentor by your side, guiding you through every splash and turn. This is the reality for the participants of the Palm Groms Mentorship Programme.
Following the Park Jam series this year, I couldn’t stop thinking about the incredible impact of the Palm Groms Mentorship Programme. Many of the Groms and their mentors were involved in the Park Jam events. Seeing the positive influence this programme was having on young paddlers inspired me to learn more and share it with the wider paddling community.
In this blog post, I’ll take you through the origins of the Groms programme, share personal stories from the young paddlers involved, and highlight the insights from their dedicated mentors.