Club Committee
Tony Smith
Club Chair (Safety, Training, Welfare Officer)
Started paddling when he was about 8 years old and is passionate about the sport and our club.
He does have a reputation for seemingly always paddling in red livery did he drive to Oban to buy a red sea kayak!
Sea Kayak Leader, White-water Leader, Level 4 White-water Coach, Level 3 Sea Kayak Coach
Dominic Miles
Vice Chair (Website and JustGo)
You can find him at every Pool Session coaching rolling skills, and in the summer, leading groups to see the seals.
Just ask him about his adventure's sea kayaking near San Francisco and his love of Cornish pasties
Level 1 Coach
Ellie Walsh
Secretary (Shepaddles, EDI, Welfare Officer)
An enthusiastic and inclusive leader on the water who has brought Paddlesport Adventures to life within the club.
She introduced the “Kelly kettle” on the last adventure…just remember to bring a cup for your brew!
Paddlesport Leader
Donna Thornalley
Treasurer
Making sure our club runs smoothly and efficiently when it comes to the finance side of things.
A confident sea kayaker who just loves to paddle as fast as she can away from seals!
Rachel Young
Welfare Officer
Managing our Safeguarding and Code of Conduct is so very important for our club and its members.
Rachel is a very active paddler on both the sea and rivers, and she is now an avid boat collector!
Adrian Evans
CACW (Clear Access Clear Waters Officer)
Representing our Club and paddlesport with his hard work on Holne Weir on the River Dart.
He is passionate about his surfing, so much so I think he could be a future champion!
Sea Kayak Leader, Surf Kayak Leader
Andy Humphrey
Equipment Officer
He is a passionate sea kayaker and club leader and has been integral bringing our sea kayak safety days to life.
When it comes to equipment, he is a real fountain of knowledge on everything kit related
Paddlesport Leader, Sea Kayak Leader
Rob Holland
Membership Secretary (GDPR, Welfare Officer)
Using the JustGo Membership system Rob makes sure our membership records are accurately maintained.
He is a spreadsheet wizard for sure! He has been integral in encouraging our family attendances this autumn.
Paddlesport Leader
membership@teigncanoe.org.uk
Chris Mansell
Paddlesport Leader, Level 2 Coach
Chris brings fresh ideas from his coaching elsewhere particularly with how we can engage and grow our junior section.
He is also busy sharpening his skills on the rivers.