Hello and welcome to Coquet Canoe Club. We are based in Amble on the Coquet Estuary. We share a building with the Coquet Shorebase Trust, who are an umbrella organisation over three clubs: canoe, windsurfing and sailing. Facilities include changing rooms, showers, toilets and a classroom that can be used for social events. There is a good selection of craft to use whether you’re a beginner or have some paddling experience.
We aim to be inclusive giving everyone an opportunity to reach their potential in paddling skills. Our vision is to continue to offer value-for-money sessions, and have an objective to encourage our Leaders and Coaches to use their skills and experience to inspire members to follow in their footsteps. Hopefully this will 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: Chris Robinson
- Coaching Officer: Dave Chattaway
Communication is possible through SPOND, which all members have access to.
Email communication is possible through info@coquetcanoeclub.co.uk