Damian Edwards
Treasurer & Youth Officer

I’ve been a member of the club for 17 years doing various roles and now running the Paddle Power (Youth) Section hopefully developing the future paddlers and may olympians as just done a slalom coaching module!

Number of Years Paddling?

20+ Years – School/Cubs and late 20s onwards

Where have you paddled in the world?

Canada, UK, USA & Sweden

Current Boats?

Dagger Prophet, Mad River Freedom & Jackson Rocker Plus Retro boats – Topolino Spud, Dagger Freefall

Current Paddles?

Werner Nantahala, Werner Bandit & Werner Sidekicks

Other Current Kit?

Palm Aleutian Suit, Sweet HC Rocker, HF Serpent, 5:10’s, Playboater Work Deck

Nicknames?

Ed 

Current Wish List?

New Open Canoe

Favourite Moment(s) in Paddling?  

Etive Water fall – never again! and expedition paddle on Bowron Lakes circuit.

River Section of choice?
 
R. Barle – Tarr Steps, Dart Loop, Middle Findhorn

Words of wisdom?

Go on KJO or Glenmore Lodges course’s  if you get the chance well worth the money and 

What are you most looking forward to in terms of paddling? 

Coaching and Development of others plus getting some myself