ABOUT CANOE & KAYAK The Barbados Canoe and Kayak Federation (BCKF) was officially formed in late 2012 and is headed by former Olympian Nicholas Neckles. Internationally recognised sailor, Philip Als is the Vice President. In its first international competition Nicholas along with Simon Goodridge and Stanley Brooker attended the CAC Games in 2014 and placed 7th and 8th respectively in the K1 and K2 class races.