About Us

Davepaddles actualy started as a logbook for Dave doing his Paddlesport Leader qualification, where he needed to document 12 trips.

Dave had already started this website and recorded everything he could, for his own reflection and to allow others to give feedback.

Dave received loads of feedback, all positive, he continued to concentrate on his trips, also his spark for safety and rescue was ignited and he has gone on to train many people with his techniques and enthusiasm, helping them to not only pass quails but pass with excellence.

Dave had worked his way up within another local Herts based club that left him over qualifying most with the latest guidelines and protocols, especially safety related ones. Dave went to an external source and found Chris Conley Coaching.

Dave worked his way up to trips officer on the committee of the club and ran no less than 50 recreational sessions and 40 trips.

Dave won member of the year award from the club.

Dave also introduced paddle camping into the club that was very popular and enjoyed by all.

Dave’s enthusiasm and attention to detail as well as safety related matters are outstanding, and those attributes filter down throughout the members.

EVERYONE NEEDS TO BE SAFE ON THE WATER.

We continue to advance as a paddleUK affiliated club offering the trips and training where we can, often with exceptional results for candidates and personal performance awards, as well as Hydro5Kpaddles and enjoyable trips on many different rivers and canals.

Our Aims

To bring the paddling community together. whether your on a Paddleboard, in or on a Kayak or a Canoe or an inflatable.

To have fun, Exercise, Build friendships and enjoy time on the water.

Education

Our Core Values

What we aim for as a group of paddlers