Neil and Keirron first met in Vancouver in 2002 when they were leading respective parts of a youth expedition. Neil hiking - Keirron hiking and sea kayaking. It was on the return flight that Neil was persuaded to try kayaking.

After kayaking in various places Neil joined the Adventure Club in the same season he embarked on the coaching ladder. He has also led youth expeditions to Ontario and Iceland, and paddled in Southern Greenland.

Born and raised in Ballasalla, he is proudly Manx. Professionally he is a forecaster for the Isle of Man Meteorological Office which gives him insider knowledge when planning the ideal location for your Adventurous Experience.

In his free time (if Keirron allows him any) he is a leader with Southern Explorer Scouts, running a Duke of Edinburgh’s Award Unit and assisting visiting Duke of Edinburgh groups with their expedition assessments. His other hobbies run side by side with this, holding National Governing Body qualifications in mountain biking, mountaineering and archery as well as kayaking.

 

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.