Totnes Kayak Academy

Totnes Kayak Academy
Baltic Wharf, St Peters Quay
Totnes, South Devon, TQ9 5EW


Totnes Kayak Adademy Coaches


Jo Nosworthy

"I began paddling with Totnes Kayaking Academy just two years ago and since this time I've become a level 2 coach.
My love for paddling has taken me on some fantastic adventures, such as sea kayaking around the Isles of Scilly to white water kayaking in Switzerland and the French Alps. I love to encourage and help others to enjoy the sport and I'm delighted to be part of the Academy team.
Having achieved so much in such a small space of time should encourage others to follow there paddling passion and see where it take them".

Lee Pooley
Lee Pooley has been working in the outdoor industry for over 17 years and has gained a vast amount of experience coaching and leading many expeditions. Whether it be on the sea, white water or journeying by canoe Lee has a passion for developing people skill and understanding for the sport he is so passionate about.

Totnes Kayaks Academy Coach
Keith Putman
I started off doing an outdoor instructors course at Bicton college and since then I have been paddling and coaching for 10 years. Paddling has taken me all over Europe and the UK. I have worked in many outdoor centers in the UK and abroad working with a variety or groups from 8 year olds to adults. More recently i have worked for a college delivering outdoor education and for company's that provide intensive instructor training courses. I enjoy coaching a variety of canoeing disciplines and i also love climbing.