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 Coaching

See below for a calendar of upcoming events

Due to Corona Virus all upcoming events are TBC. Please feel free to register an interest.
​We have amount of equipment available to loan please see the RDT equipment loan page for more information.

Coaching Organiser

Mike Sunderland 
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Fiona Corfe
​Fiona is a highly experienced sea paddler who has paddled around both islands of New Zealand, the length of Patagonia and Cape Horn. She works for Wild River as a paddlesports coach across all disciplines'  Professionally, she is a UCKK Level 3 coach in white water, holds Advanced Leader awards sea & river. A strong member of the WildRiver coach/leader delivery team.
Sean McGrath
​Owner and highly experienced Paddler and coach/leader educator of Cumbrian based “WildRiver” Sean is a Level 5 Coach with over 20 years paddling experience and has paddled on most continents around the world. Sean's passion for paddling took him to many different rivers in a variety of boats. Providing a variety of BC coach, leader education and safety courses - delivering in kayaks, canoes and SUP’s
​Dan Wilkinson
Having always worked in the outdoors I have a depth and breadth of skill, experience and knowledge in both Paddlesport and Mountaineering. I hold some of the highest professional awards in the UK:
  • British Canoeing Coaching Diploma
  • British Canoeing Level 5 coach (whitewater kayak)
  • British Canoeing MW coach (Canoe and Sea Kayak)
MSc in Performance Coaching (distinction) through Stirling University.
​Co-author of “Coaching Adventure Sports” 2021
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I have undertaken first descents by kayak as a member of the below and beyond team, am a Team Pyranha paddler, was involved in the campaign to Save the Conwy and am currently the Area Representative for Save Our Rivers for the Lake District. Through this role I am trying to put a little something back into a sport that has given me so much.
​Gav Smallbone
Hawes End Outdoor Centre Manager - highly experienced white water Paddler - L5 Coach, Advanced ww Leader. Keen to support coach/leader development.
Antony Pike-Bowyer
Owner of Border Kayaks paddlesport retailer with over 20 years coaching and leadership experience, I like to keep myself current on all different disciplines of paddlesport, my main passion is Whitewater kayaking, coaching and leading on the river but I do enjoying getting out in canoes, sit on top kayaks and Stand up Paddle boards on a mixture water working with people looking to get the best out of their time on the water.
Qualifications:
BC level 3 coach - kayak 
BC Moderate water canoe leader 
Aspirant - in training for:
WW Canoe Coach
Sheltered water SUP Coach
Advanced WW Coach
 
Provider
FSRT 
Aspirant Provider:
WWSR Provider
Paddlesport Leader Provider
Paddlesport Instructor Provider
Please speak to the organiser by clicking express an interest on the event in the calendar. Once suitability of the course is confirmed you can complete the booking form below.
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  • Home
  • Calendar Of Events
  • Latest News
  • Menu
    • Booking policy
    • Coaching and leadership (CPD)
    • Sea Kayaking
    • Open Canoeing
    • Youth river running
    • Stand up paddle boarding
    • Racing
    • Polo
    • Slalom
    • Paddling in Cumbria >
      • Clubs
      • Lake Access
      • Rivers >
        • River Lune
        • Greta & Middle Derwent
      • Wildlife Access & Environment
      • Latest Hazards
    • RDT Resources >
      • Event Safety & Organisation Procedures >
        • Sea Kayaking Event Safety Procedures
        • Open Canoeing Event Safety Procedures
      • Bursaries
      • Expenses
      • Meetings
      • RDT Equipment Loan
  • About Us & Contacts