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John began kayaking with Adventurous Experiences shortly after purchasing a kayak and decided he needed to learn how to use it!
John learnt through a combination of Pool and Sea courses, and dedicated many a weekend to establishing a solid platform of core skills. As a founder member of the Adventure Club, John progressed and consolidated his skills before moving on to join the coaching team.
John’s full time job is in financial services and is also a member of Port Erin Coastguard Rescue team. He was born and grew up on the Isle of Man, and has built up a good local knowledge of the island and its coastline both through his paddling experience and his work as a Coastguard.
He loves all the various aspects of Sea kayaking, from leading trips and coaching others to the personal challenges that the sport brings. His other hobbies are primarily outdoor based and include hill walking, navigation and climbing.
His personal goals include kayaking the open crossing from the Isle of Man to the UK, and to paddle in different locations around the world. John led on the sea kayaking journey of the Norway 2009 Youth Expedition, and will be leading on paddling holidays for theAdventure Club in 2010.
Along with fellow staff member Sam Murphy, he aims to attempt to set the record for paddling around the Isle of Man in a double sea kayak.
Adventurous Experiences coaches are highly trained, motivated and qualified to run the activities we offer. All staff hold national governing body coaching awards, have certified First Aid training, complete continuous staff development and personal skills including the VHF radio course with Coastguard personnel, have the full support of Adventurous Experiences and have the customer as their primary focus.
