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I’ve been adventuring and instructing in the outdoors for all of my adult life, and am now enjoying working as a freelance instructor and a guide. Most of my time has been spent on the west coast of Scotland but I also enjoy travelling to new places.
Anywhere with mountains and sea.
I used to compete in Marathon Kayak racing in Scotland and competed in the 10K demonstration event at the Commonwealth Games in 1986, finishing last!
“I’ve been adventuring and instructing in the outdoors for all of my adult life.”
I started my outdoors adventures with the Scouts, eventually becoming a Scout Leader. I also volunteered at the Scouts’ Adventure Centre at Lochgoilhead and was responsible for kayaking activities and staff training. I have also volunteered with my local Duke of Edinburgh group and held the post of Expedition Supervisor.
With my wife, I volunteered with Ocean Youth Club, taking young people to sea on a 72ft Ketch yacht for personal development.
Following retirement from Local Government, I have undertaken paid freelance work in the outdoor industry. I have combined assessing Duke of Edinburgh expeditions with taking charity fundraisers up Ben Nevis, working for Torridon Outdoors and providing safety cover for MTB races and swim events.
Crewing on a 70ft Ketch yacht sailing 4,000 miles from Cape Town, South Africa to Dakar, Senegal over 42 days with 4 adults and 12 young people.
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