Our Leaders
Tony Smith
Sea Kayak Leader, White-water Leader, Level 4 White-water Coach, Level 3 White-water Coach, Level 3 Sea Kayak Coach
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!
Adrian Evans
Sea Kayak Leader, Surf Kayak Leader
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!
Ellie Walsh
Paddlesport Leader
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!
Dominic Miles
Level 1 Coach
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.
Andy Benham
Paddlesport Leader, level 1 Coach
A highly experienced sea kayaker who has led the Club on three trips to isles of Scilly alongside Sea kayaking Cornwall, and an expedition to the Great Glen. He also author of “Discover Kayak Fishing” and is a fountain of knowledge.
Andy Humphrey
Sea Kayak Leader, Paddlesport Leader
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.
Robert Holland
Paddlesport Leader
He isn’t just a spreadsheet guru when he manages our membership. A keen Paddlesport Leader Rob enjoys the
thrills of white-water, and he says he wants to do even more paddling on our rivers.
Chris Mansell
Paddlesport leader, Level 2 Kayak Coach.
Chris is a keen paddler and coach with loads of experience working with youth and young people. Chris brings a calm and friendly approach with a big smile, encouraging and supporting paddlers on the water.
Debs Stamp
4* leader Touring (Canoe and Kayak), Shletered Water Canoe and Kayak Coach, Stand Up, Paddleboard Sheltered Water Coach
A very experienced sheltered water coach with hug amounts of experience helping paddlers get on the water and
enjoy paddlesport. She is a keen canoeist too braving some of the more intrepid waters on our rivers.
Rob Carter
Paddlesport Leader
Rob is a real adventurer and is pursuing his ambitions on the water. A Paddlesport Leader and aiming for more qualifications he brings a strong set of skills to any adventure.
Simon Carter
Paddlesport Leader
Simon seems to mix the adventures of rock climbing and paddling always with a smile. Highly skilled teaching
others and with ambitions that sound like it could be on both river and sea.
Fiona Swan
Paddlesport Leader