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Newark Canoe Club boasts a large number of coaches with a variety of experience across a range of disciplines.


As an affiliated club of the British Canoe Union our coaches are trained to BCU standards. Coaching of members follows BCU guidelines and members’ levels of achievement are measured through the BCU Start Test awards scheme.












Roger Davis:

Level 3 Coach (Sea)











Dave Priestley:

Level 2 Coach (UKCC)
4 Star  Kayak(UKCC)
3 Star Open (UKCC)

I love all aspects of kayaking and canoeing, but particularly enjoy the disciplines that involve journeying.  I have recently taken part in the River Tweed experience











Robert Marshall:

Level 2 Coach












Robert Marshall:

Level 2 Coach











Mark Driffill:

Level 2 Coach











James Priestley:

Level 1 Coach (UKCC)
4 Star kayak (UKCC)
3 Star Open (UKCC)











Abby Pretlove:

Level 1 Coach (UKCC)
3 Star Open  - (UKCC)
Coaches