Ollie

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:

PUK Performance Coach (Freestyle)

PUK Coach Award Provider

PUK Adv, Flatwater and Freestyle Award Provider

PUK Whitewater Award Provider 

PUK Safety and Rescue Provider

PUK Adv Whitewater Leader 

Joint Services K5I 

RYA Powerboat and Safety Boat Instructor  

RYA First Aid 

Scouting and British Canoeing Safegurading

Scouting Canoe, Kayak, SUP & Powerboat Assessor