Marcus Frisby

Chairman

Favourite Paddling Moments

• Summer expeditions in Norway & Sweden – 1984 – 2000
• Leading an additional needs expedition in Sweden – 1998
• Imagining myself in the escape scene in Mohicans when racing to an island camp.
• Picturing Swallows & Amazons in my head as a 10 year old

Paddling life

• Rowing, Kayak, Open Canoe & Sailing for 55 years
• Canal, river & lake paddling in the UK
• Extensive Open Canoe River & lake travel in Scandinavia.
• Rowing the English Channel in a Montague Whaler 20+ hours!

Skills & Accreditations

• Royal Yachting Association Powerboat Level 2 – 1984 & 2004
• Royal Yachting Association First Aid – 2016 current
• British Canoeing Placid Water – 1982
• 38 years teaching Open Canoeing with additional needs – 1980 onwards
• Wheelyboat Helm at Weir Wood & Marlow Rivertime Festival supporting Additional Needs – 2016 onwards
• Additional Needs Canoe Camp Bewl Water – 1984
• Water specific Health & Safety documentation & operational practise – 1980 onwards
• EYA First Aid