Hello and welcome to Coquet Canoe Club. We are based in Amble on the Coquet Estuary. We share a building with the Coquet Shorebase Trust, who are an umbrella organisation over three clubs: canoe, windsurfing and sailing. Facilities include changing rooms, showers, toilets and a classroom that can be used for social events. There is a good selection of craft to use whether you’re a beginner or have some paddling experience.
We aim to be inclusive giving everyone an opportunity to reach their potential in paddling skills. Our vision is to continue to offer value-for-money sessions, and have an objective to encourage our Leaders and Coaches to use their skills and experience to inspire members to follow in their footsteps. Hopefully this will keep the club going for future generations
We are a very active club, paddling year-round, locally and further afield. New members are very welcome. If you’re new to the area or just visiting, come and join us for a paddle. In the meantime, please take a look round this site and you can find more club news on our Facebook page.
The Club is a British Canoeing Quality Club and we have a team of qualified coaches and leaders:
- Kaye Cantlay – Sea Kayak Leader also has Personal Performance Advanced Sea Kayak Award
- Hamish Gibson – Paddlesport Instructor
- Gail McIver – Sea Kayak Leader; White Water Canoe Leader; White Water Kayak Leader in training; Paddlesport Touring Leader; Level 3 Sheltered Water SUP Coach; Level 3 Sheltered Water Canoe/Kayak Coach
- John Marshall – Open Canoe Leader, moving and open water
- Joy Martin – Level 3 Canoe Coach; Level 4 Canoe Leader; Sea Kayak Leader
- Linda Pooley – Sea kayak leader and coach, River Leader and coach up to Grade 2, Open Canoe Sheltered Water Coach
- Richard Sill – Sea Kayak Leader
During the winter months we plan river trips. There are easier trips for beginners and more technical trips for advanced paddlers. Sea trips take place year round when conditions are right. Pool sessions are also organised to practise the art of getting wet!!
If you would like more information about club activities please get in touch by visiting our Contact Us page.
Committee Members
- Chair: John Robertson
- Vice Chair: Steve Gibson
- Secretary: Linda Pooley
- Treasurer: Hamish Gibson
- Welfare Officer: Richard Sill/Linda Pooley
- Safety Officer: Gail McIver
- Coaching Officer: Dave Chattaway
Communication is possible through SPOND, which all members have access to.
Email communication is possible through info@coquetcanoeclub.co.uk