Joshua Telling

British Canoeing National Trainer.

 

Discipline:

Whitewater kayak, Open canoe, Paddle boarding

Paddling Experience:

16 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,

Venture Canoes

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Qualifications held:

• Advanced Whitewater Kayak Leader

• Advanced Whitewater & Open Water Canoe Leader

• Stand Up Paddleboard Inland & Open Water Leader

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• Advanced Open Water Canoe Coach

• Whitewater Canoe Coach

• Whitewater Kayak Coach

• Stand Up Paddleboard Open Water Coach

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• Advanced 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

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British Canoeing 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

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