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Introducing our awesome volunteer coaches and leaders...
Our coaches and leaders have either obtained British Canoeing recognised coach or leader awards, or they have been assessed by the club as competent to coach or lead groups to a described remit. They look forward to meeting you soon.
Name: David Coan Coach / Leader Qualification: Level 3 Coach for Whitewater Canoe, Sheltered water Canoe, SUP and kayak. Whitewater Canoe Leader, Paddlesport touring leader open and white water (G1 and 2) Club Approved Remit: Sheltered Water and swimming pool. Whitewater G1/2 Your favourite Craft: Love them all but now getting into sup What you love about paddle sport: There is something for everyone all ages and abilities plus the quiet of being with nature with one or two friends to the fun of crashing down a bit of white with lots of friends |
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Name: Grant McKelvie Coach / Leader Qualification: White Water Kayak Leader (G2/3) Club Approved Remit: Sheltered Water & G2/3 WW Your favourite craft: Kayak What you love about paddle sport: The adventure and the complete distraction from everything else. I really enjoy introducing juniors to the sport, and helping them gain confidence on the water. |
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Name: Karen Darby Coach / Leader Qualification: BCU Level 2 Coach British Canoeing Remit: Sheltered Water Your favourite craft: 'anything that floats' but love sea kayaking and open boating most of all What you love about paddle sport: I just LOVE my sport and always have done! I love the journeying, multi -day expeditioning aspect most of all - the quiet places that it takes you to, stunning scenery, amazing wildlife encounters. I also love the 'movement of paddlesport', the cadence on a day when its all going well, smooth, effortless, easy..... |
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Name: Matthew Dunn Coach / Leader Qualification: Level 1 Coach/White Water Leader Club Approved Remit: White Water up to Grade 3 Your favourite craft: 40 year old Pyranha Mountain Bat What you love about paddle sport: Paddle sport, its all about the; Thrill, Contentment, Escapism, Expressive, Adventure, Nature-spotting, Fresh air, Watching people succeed, Making friends. In a nutshell paddling has shaped my life and I love it. |
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Name: Nick Morrall Coach / Leader Qualification: Level 3 canoe coach, Level 2 kayak coach with 4* Club Approved Remit: Waters up to Grade 3 Your favourite craft: Depends on the river. Canoe or Kayak What you love about paddle sport: The freedom to explore places and spots you don’t often get to see. Also just having a great time with great friends. |
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Name: Toby Roberts Coach / Leader Qualification: White Water Leader, Level 1 Coach Club Approved Remit: Leading WW G3, Flat water coaching Your favourite craft: Ripper Kayak What you love about paddle sport: Immersive nature of the sport; it can be what you want it to be. The social aspects, paddling in groups or pairs. Paddling is what you want to make of it! |
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Name: Dylan Tomlinson Coach / Leader Qualification: Polo Coach | |
Name: Stephen Thomas Coach / Leader Qualification: Kayak White Water Leader Club Approved Remit: Grade 3 White Water Your favourite craft: Kayak What you love about paddle sport: Fitness, friendship and the ability to scare yourself *just* enough | |
Name: Peter Slack Coach / Leader Qualification: Sea Kayak Leader/SUP Instructor Club Approved Remit: 4* Sea Conditions/SUP sheltered water Your favourite craft: Tiderace Sea Kayaks What you love about paddle sport: How it encourages a healthy mind, body and soul. The freedom to step back from every day life and take on new challenges and adventures. Hot climates, camping and living out of my boat as well as practicing Yoga and having fun on my SUP. |
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