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Sam first met Keirron when he visited Queen Elizabeth High School while he was recruiting students for the Youth Scholarship - Leadership Development Program. This entailed a 18 months of vigorous training, throughout the winter as well as the summer. During this time the small group Sam was part of, were trained in sea kayaking, hill walking and navigation, coasteering, rock climbing and expedition planning, forming a tightly knit team. They also worked towards personal performance awards.
The finale of the training was a major Expedition to Vancouver Island, consisting of an eight day kayak expedition, a four day hiking trip and a four day residential stay. Sam applied himself fully and gained a lot from the scheme. Once he experienced a bit of the outdoor life style, and clearly displayed commitment and a positive attitude, he was offered a permanent position with Adventurous Experiences, working with Keirron as a coach.
Sam’s hobbies involve all of his job aspects; he loves sea kayaking and kayak surfing, kayak polo, rock climbing, coasteering, BMX and badminton. He is also a regular at the gym.
He is committed to enhancing his coaching and general practical qualifications and experience, involving all aspects of outdoor education, and continuing his vocational studies with a Degree in Sports Science with Outdoor Activities.
He also wishes to do an open crossing in a single kayak and is going to attempt to set the record, along with John Keggin, for paddling around the island in a double kayak.
Sam was born on the Isle of Man, and Kirk Michael has always been his home.
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.
