Ollie has been paddling for over 20 years and loves nothing more than a day out on the river. For the past 10 years he has been a British Canoeing Provider and developed a love for coaching both within Hampshire scouting and the Royal Navy Paddlesports Association. Outside of his day job (a Lieutenant Commander in the Royal Navy ) Ollie regularly provides paddlesport coaching running expeditions across Europe includes France, Germany and Slovenia. Ollie started Darkwater coaching in 2023 as a 'side hustle' to his busy day job but hopes one day to realise the dream of doing this stuff full time.
Qualifications:
BC Coach Award Provider
BC Adv, Flatwater and Freestyle Award Provider
BC Whitewater Award Provider
BC Safety and Rescue Provider
BC Adv Whitewater Leader
Joint Services K5I
RYA Powerboat and Safety Boat Instructor
RYA First Aid
Scouting and British Canoeing Safegurading