Quest Paddlesports is a coaching business based in the south-east of England and paddling everywhere! We focus on white water kayaking, sea kayaking, open water canoeing and flat water training, running a variety of trips, courses and training opportunities as well as freelancing around the UK. Take a look at what we can offer you, your club or your business and get in touch to book your next adventure!
Antarctica 2026
Icebergs. Whales. Wilderness more remote than anywhere on earth. And you, in a sea kayak.
In conjunction with Icebird Expeditions, we're returning to Antarctica for the dream trip of a lifetime. Depart January 2026 from Ushuia - Antarctica Expedition 2026. Get in touch if you'd like to be part of it.
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Qualifications
Our qualifications
We've been coaching for over 10 years and have a broad range of qualifications.
Upcoming Events
| 13 Aug 2025: Private Group. 19:30 - 20:30 Improve Whitewater Session - Lee Valley Legacy Course Series of 4 sessions for a private group at the amazing Lee Valley Whitewater Centre! |
| 14 Aug 2025: Private Group. 18:30 - 19:30 Legacy Course Assessment Support Building towards a successful assessment at Lee Valley Legacy for a pair of fun paddlers from Kent! |
| 16 Aug 2025: Private Group. SUP & Raftbuilding fun sessions - All Day Festival fun on a private estate |
| 16 Aug 2025: Private Group. 08:00 - 16:00 SUP Fun Sessions SUP & raft-building fun sessions for kids and adults and the awesome Camp Wildfire. Always fun weekends with cool p... |
| 17 Aug 2025: Private Group. SUP & Raftbuilding fun sessions - All Day Festival fun on a private estate |
| 17 Aug 2025: Private Group. 08:00 - 16:00 SUP Fun Sessions SUP & raft-building fun sessions for kids and adults and the awesome Camp Wildfire. Always fun weekends with cool p... |
| 20 Aug 2025: Private Group. 19:30 - 20:30 Improve Whitewater Session - Lee Valley Legacy Course Series of 4 sessions for a private group at the amazing Lee Valley Whitewater Centre! |
| 23 Aug 2025: Private Group. SUP & Raftbuilding fun sessions - All Day Festival fun on a private estate |
| 23 Aug 2025: Private Group. 08:00 - 16:00 SUP Fun Sessions SUP & raft-building fun sessions for kids and adults and the awesome Camp Wildfire. Always fun weekends with cool p... |
| 27 Aug 2025: Private Group. 19:30 - 20:30 Improve Whitewater Session - Lee Valley Legacy Course Series of 4 sessions for a private group at the amazing Lee Valley Whitewater Centre! |
| 28 Aug 2025: Private Group. 18:30 - 20:30 Intro to Open Canoeing Intro to this delightful craft, to support possible expedition to Scotland in October |
| 31 Aug 2025: Private Group. 09:00 - 16:00 Paddlesport Safety & Rescue Course PSRC for six paddlers from Maidstone Canoe Club |
| 2 Sep 2025: Private Group. 18:00 - 20:00 Junior Paddlesport Safety & Rescue Course PSRC for a group of fabulous junior paddlers from Maidstone Canoe Club |
| 3 Sep 2025: Private Group. 19:30 - 20:30 Improve Whitewater Session - Lee Valley Legacy Course Series of 4 sessions for a private group at the amazing Lee Valley Whitewater Centre! |
| 6 Sep 2025: Private Group. 10:00 - 13:00 Nene Coaching - Young Paddlers Taking a super cool group of youngsters from Maidstone to the Nene Whitewater Centre for their first taste of whitewater... |
| 9 Sep 2025: Private Group. 18:00 - 20:00 Junior Paddlesport Safety & Rescue Course PSRC for a group of fabulous junior paddlers from Maidstone Canoe Club |
| 16 Sep 2025: Private Group. 18:00 - 20:00 Junior Paddlesport Safety & Rescue Course PSRC for a group of fabulous junior paddlers from Maidstone Canoe Club |
| 21 Sep 2025: Private Group. 10:00 - 11:30 Rolling Clinic Rolling clinic for a private group at Bowles Outdoors Centre. |
| 21 Sep 2025: Private Group. 14:30 - 16:00 Lee. Valley Legacy Coaching Working towards Legacy assessment with a private student |
| 23 Sep 2025: Private Group. 18:00 - 20:00 Junior Paddlesport Safety & Rescue Course PSRC for a group of fabulous junior paddlers from Maidstone Canoe Club |
| 5 Oct 2025: Private Group. Personal Paddling - Scotland Multiday Event - All Day Whitewater trip to Scotland with friends. Woohoo! |
| 18 Oct 2025: Private Group. 09:00 - 16:00 PSRC for Meridian CC |
| 19 Oct 2025: Private Group. 09:00 - 16:00 PSRC - Provisional booking |
| 22 Nov 2025: Booking Now. 09:00 - 16:00 Coach & Leader Workshop Working at a Continuous Professional Development workshop for coaches, leaders and instructors from across London & ... |
| 1 Jan 2026: Booking Now. Antarctica Sea Kayak Expedition Multiday Event - All Day Guided sea kayaking expeditions in Antarctica. Two-week sea kayaking expeditions on the incredible Antarctic Peninsula ... |