Meet the team

Whenever you book with us – whether it's for coaching, a Paddle UK course, or joining us on an adventure – one of our three team members will be there. This means you'll always know who you're booking with. If you're looking to work with a specific team member for coaching, please contact us before booking.

Joshua Telling

Owner of Rapid Skills & Paddle UK National Trainer.

Discipline:

Whitewater kayak, Open canoe, Paddle boarding

Paddling experience:

17 years

Current boats:

Zet Cross, Venture Prospector 115, McConks 14

Paddle of choice:

Werner Stikine

Favourite piece of kit:

NRS Jakal Drysuit

Countries paddled in:

England, Wales, Scotland, France, Zambia, Uganda, Chile, Nepal, Slovenia, Norway,

Canada.

Favourite paddling spot:

Nepal

Brand ambassador for:

Canoe and Kayak Store, Zet Kayaks, NRS, Dewerstone, Surf Plugs, McConks

Paddle UK qualifications held:

Advanced Whitewater Kayak Leader
Advanced Whitewater & Open Water Canoe Leader
Stand Up Paddleboard Inland & Open Water Leader

Advanced Open Water Canoe Coach
Whitewater Canoe Coach
Whitewater Kayak Coach
Stand Up Paddleboard Open Water Coach

Advance White Water Safety & Rescue
Rescue 3 - WRT Pro
Coastal Navigation & Tidal Planning
Wilderness First Responder
Level 3 Award for First Responders
Level 3 in Administering Emergency Oxygen
Short Range VHF Radio

Paddle UK Trainer/Assessor Roles:

White Water Kayak Award + Progressive Kayak Award
Canoe Award + Progressive Canoe Award
Sheltered Water SUP Award
Paddle Safer Award
Paddlesport Safety & Rescue
Introduction to White Water Safety
White Water Safety
Paddlesport Leader
Paddlesport Touring Leader
Open Water Canoe Leader
White Water Canoe Leader
White Water Kayak Leader
Paddlesport Instructor Award Tutor
SUP Instructor Award Tutor

Tom Botterill

Paddle UK Whitewater Technical committee member.

Discipline:

Whitewater kayak, open canoe, paddle boarding

Current boats:

Zet Cross, Mad River Explorer 14, McConks SUP

Paddle of choice:

VE Flyte, 200cm, fibreglass straight shaft.

Favourite piece of kit:

Watershed Dry Bag

Countries paddled in:

England, Wales, Scotland, Slovenia, Chile, Norway, New Zealand, India, Nepal.

Favorite paddling spot:

Pucon - the town of paddlers surrounded by some of the best whitewater in the world

Brand ambassador for:

Canoe and Kayak Store, Zet Kayaks, Dewerstone, Surf Plugs, McConks

Paddle UK Trainer/Assessor Roles:

White Water Kayak Award + Progressive Kayak Award
Sheltered Water SUP Award
Paddlesport Safety & Rescue
Introduction to White Water Safety
White Water Safety
White Water Kayak Leader
SUP Discipline Specific Module
Paddlesport Instructor Award Tutor
White Water Kayak Coach Tutor

Holly Marshall

Discipline:

Stand Up Paddle Boarding

Current board:

McConks 11.4 SUP

Paddle of choice:

McConks Carbon Teardrop

Favourite piece of kit:

Palm Atom Pants

Countries paddled in:

England, Wales, Norway, Australia

Favorite paddling spot:

Norway