Hello and welcome to Coquet Canoe Club. We are based at Coquet Shorebase Trust in Amble on the North East coast of England.
As part of Coquet Shorebase Trust, the Coquet Canoe Club is a non profit organisation, open for all and sharing the same objective of giving everyone an opportunity to experience kayaking and canoeing in value for money sessions. To this end we practise inclusivity, regardless of social standing, health or ability.
With help and encouragement from our friendly BC qualified Coaches, we will take beginners all the way through the development of becoming competent paddlers, opening up opportunities for all to reach their full potential and inspiring members to follow in their footsteps and 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:
- Linda Pooley. BC Level 3 White Water coach and leader; Moderate Water sea kayak leader and coach
- Andrew Steel – Moderate Water Sea Kayak Leader
- Kaye Cantlay – Moderate Water Sea Kayak Leader
- Richard Sill – Moderate Water Sea Kayak Leader
- Liam Stephenson – Canoe Leader
- Alison Melia – Level 1 Sheltered Water coach
- John Robertson – UK CC Level 1 coach
- Mark Lyall – Paddlesport Instructor
- Ken Young – Paddlesport Leader
- Dave Chattaway – Paddlesport Leader; Risk Assessed for Site Specific Leading and Coaching
- Hamish Gibson – Paddlesport Instructor; Risk Assessed for Site Specific Leading and Coaching
- Felix Boudewijn – Risk Assessed for Site Specific Leading and Coaching
- Davey Jackson – Risk Assessed for Site Specific Leading and Coaching
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: Margaret Ranken
- Coaching Officer: Dave Chattaway
You can contact them using SPOND, which all members have access to, or email via info@coquetcanoeclub.co.uk