About This Guide

Dave has been paddling since secondary school and is an active member of several Sea Kayaking clubs in central Scotland as both a leader and a coach and has explored much of Scotlands incredible coastline.

Dave has an extensive background in outdoor/ wilderness prehospital care.

Advanced Guide

Advanced Guide Observation
No
Advanced Leadership
Yes
Advanced Planning
BC OWNTP
Advanced Skills
BC ASKL Training
Coaching
ISKGA Method of Instruction & BC Core Coaching and DST (Sea Kayaking) training modules

Coastal Guide Modules Passed

Coastal Guide Observation
No
Coastal Leadership
ISKGA & BC Sea Kayak Leader Award
Coastal Planning
BC CNTP
Coastal Skills
Yes
Expedition Skills
First Aid
WEMSI Wilderness Physician (Expires 13/11/2025)
Food Hygene
No

Generic Modules Passed

Incident Management
Yes

Sea Kayaking Fundamentals Modules Passed

Sea Survival
Yes
VHF license
Yes

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