The PaddlerUK magazine July 2015 issue 3 | Page 10

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If you could head anywhere in the
world to freestyle where would it
be and what appeals about the
location?

Right now I would love to move to Canada, not
just because of the huge water and incredible
freestyle it offers but because of the
snowboarding in the winter! It’s become a real
passion over the years and if the mountains
were closer I’m not sure which would win…

Tell us a bit about your coaching
setup and how you help others to
improve?

The only time I have ever struggled to enjoy
coaching was when I got on a Hurley for four
hours of coaching when the car park was three
inches deep in snow!

I really enjoy seeing people improve and enjoy
their kayaking and like to pass on my
knowledge as much as I can.

I happily coach any level of kayaking from
beginner to expert at weekends and evenings
when the light and water levels permit.

I like to spot small things to change in people’s
technique that naturally solves much larger
problems that others have over complicated.
It’s this style of simple and encouraging
coaching that I most enjoy.

Apart from kayaking – what other
sports do you like?

Snowboarding is top of the list, keeping fit in
the gym, climbing (preferably bouldering),
wakeboarding when I can and I’m always keen
to try any other outdoor sport.

You’re the kayaker in the excellent
FUSE video. Any other vids in the
pipeline we should look out for?

There’s been a lot going on recently with my
involvement in the Freestyle Committee as
Publicity Officer, building my new website and
moving house so I haven’t had much time to
think of any new inspirations but watch this
space!

FUSE was great fun and it’ll be a tough one to
follow up on.