Meet The Staff at Brighton Canoes
Name: Luke Position: Manager
Background:
Luke’s favourite past time is whitewater kayaking which has taken him on numerous trips to Wales, Dartmoor & the Alps. However, given Sussex’s distinct lack of whitewater Luke can also be seen getting a local kayak fix touring the coastline in a sea kayak and has been known to take the odd mackerel fishing trip in one of the shops various angling sit-on-top demos.
Qualifications:
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Pictures of Luke Paddling Seven Sisters Cliffs nr Seaford  Luke fishing at the Cuckmere |
Name: Neill Position: Sales Advisor
Background:
Neill started working at Brighton Canoes in April 2012 coming from a background in marina and boatyard operations. Neill has a wealth of knowledge of the marine and leisure industry and is a welcome addition to the team at Brighton Canoes. Neill is also a volunteer crew member on the RNLI Newhaven Lifeboat and is happy to pass on vital safety knowledge to our customers. Neill is a keen recreational paddler and enjoys nothing more than spending time on the water with his family. He can be seen paddling down on the Cuckmere meanders as well as the occasional trip to Barcombe Mills and along the coast at Seaford Bay.
Qualifications: BCU/UKCC 2 Star RYA Power Boat Level 2 RYA Competent Crew RYA VHF Radio RNLI Newhaven Lifeboat Crew |
Pictures of Neill Newhaven Lifeboat on excercise |
Name: Adrian Position: Casual Part Time Sales Advisor
Background:
When Adrian isn’t working he enjoys many different aspects of paddling from kayak fishing, surfing, and running white water. He has been paddling for 18 years & helps run & coaches at local kayak clubs. Away from the water Adrian has a keen interest in anything outdoors, walking, camping, cycling, running, gardening & beekeeping.
Qualifications:
BCU 4 Star Surf Leader BCU 4 Star White Water Leader Whitewater Safety and Rescue Wilderness First Aid. |
Pictures of Adrian Paddling |
Name: Steve Position: Casual Part Time Sales Advisor
Background:
Steve works for Brighton Canoes on a very part time basis. In fact he has a proper full time job and only really helps us out on the odd Saturday when some of the rest of the team can't drag themselves out of bed. Steve has 20 years experience in retail and banking and is now a calibration technician measuring very small things in his full time job. Steve has been in the sport for more years than he cares to remember and in that time has paddled various discplines. Steve helps run and coach at the Cuckmere Valley Canoe Club and has welcomed hundreds of newcomers to the sport. He is also a whitewater kayaking veteran of various regions of the Alps, Wales & the South West.
Qualifications:
BCU 4 Star Foundation Saftey Rescue Trainer Rescue 3 First Responder First Aid at Work |
Pictures of Steve Paddling Get a room Steve !  Steve paddling the Soca Slovenia |
