Ian Adey

Associate Instructor

Ian started paddling at 14 and spent several years paddling the Thames' weirs. However, since moving to The Lakes, Ian's heart has been on the river. Apart from the UK, Ian has paddled in the French Alps, Italy, Austria, Slovnia, Montenegr, Spanish Pyrenese, California, Thailand, Ecuador, and spent a season rafting and paddling in Norway.
 
"For me coaching has always gone hand in hand with paddling and I have been coaching every year since I was 16. I have also enjoyed getting in to some Scotish multi-day canoe trips recently.
 
The best days on the water are spent running new rivers with a good group of people and watching the people I have coached progress and to see that smile as they nail the line or move.
 
As for the future, I'm working towards my level 5 inland, whilst, as always, trying to cram in as many European trips as possible, as well as planning a trip to some undiscovered rivers of Siberia in the next few years."

Gary Fletcher

Associate Instructor

Gary began paddling whilst in Cub Scouts just a few decades ago! Paddling widely throughout the UK he has also ventured to The French Alps, New Zealand, Canada and various parts of Europe paddling white water, sea and open water in canoe and kayak. Gary has also spent considerable time competed in slalom, whitewater racing, canoe polo and flat water sprint. Thoroughly enjoying the thrill of paddling technical white water Gary also enjoys the pleasure of long journeys in open canoe or sea kayak living from the boat and enjoying the adventure of remote locations, environment and wildlife.

Passionate about developing other people’s skills and knowledge in the outdoors, Gary studied for a Masters degree in Leadership, is an Aspirant Level 5 white water kayak coach and was the first coach to complete the BCU (UKCC) Level 3 award. With qualifications to teach in the life long learning sector Gary has updated his knowledge by following the new BCU (UKCC) pathway and is also qualified as a leader and coach in Open Canoe and Sea Kayak. Progressing his qualifications and experience in all disciplines the future holds many opportunities for adventure, challenge, enjoyment and holistic development of fellow paddlers.

Dave Rosseter

Associate Instructor

Dave has been paddling for as long as he can remember. Dave has built up a wealth of paddling experience around the country and world in all forms of canoesport. He has competed in most disciplines but now his time is spent looking for the next adventure. He is a regional team manager for Pyranha Kayaks and is one of there team coaches as well as paddling for Team Palm Equipment and Mad River Canoes. He has been heavily involved with the developments within the BCU including spending time as chair of the coaching management committee. He continues to be involved within the new technical groups.

His passion lies in white water kayaks although a huge amount of time in canoes has brought that to equal levels.

Martin Reid

Operations Manager

Martin manages the day to day running of the Wild River office, as well as developing the company's website and promoting Wild River courses. Martin is a freelance graphic designer and is experienced in web development, marketing and business administration.

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