Dave Brown
Dave has has 30 plus years experience working and playing in the Outdoors; Kayaking, Climbing, Ski Touring, Mountaineering, SUPing, Surfing and Coaching across 5 continents.
He is a British Canoeing (BC) Level 5 Coach in White Water, Sea and Surf Kayak, Advanced Leader Assessor, Director for Coach Education and Safety Courses as well as being a National Trainer for White Water, Sea and Surf Kayak, SUP and Safety Courses. Dave is also a Master Trainer for Water Skills Academy, the World's leading provider of SUP coach education. He holds the Mountain Instructor Certificate (MIC/WMCI), International Mountain Leader, BASI Level 2 Ski Instructor and a REC First Aid Certificate. Dave is also an Appointed Internal Verifier for Welsh Triathlon, Canoe Wales and WaterSkills Academy. Professionally, he has managed Outdoor centres, been an Operations Manager, a Training Manager and a Senior Instructor, and worked for 4 of the UK National Mountain Centres, spending 3 years at Plas Y Brenin, as well as working for the Military Adventurous Training Centres for 7 years. Dave has a Level 7 Diploma in Operations Management and a Certificate in Risk Management. Dave runs AcwaTerra Adventure Training Consultancy from his home, North Wales, and specialises in providing Technical Advice and Consultancy. Further details of this can be found here. He is a keen fitness enthusiast, practicing and coaching Triathlon to National Squad and Development Squad Level, competing in Trampolining and Representing Wales in Surf Kayaking. He has a Sports Science Degree and a PGCE in Secondary Physical Education along with other qualifications in Personal Training and Fitness Testing. Dave has previously been involved with the Committee of the Association of Mountaineering Instructors (AMI) and has facilitated Continuous Professional Development workshops for Training Technical Advisors and Coasteering. He has also been a member of the Alpine Team of the Austrian Alpine Club Committee, responsible for Climbing Activity and is an active Ski Touring Leader for the Austrian Alpine Club. His activities are supported by DB Kayaks for Surf Kayaking and Rockpool Kayaks for Sea Kayaking, he is a Patagonia, Arcteryx, Black Diamond, Kokatat and Werner Paddles Pro member. He is an Ambassador for O'Shea SUP boards and kit and Seader Paddles. He is a member of the Climbers' Club, Eagle Ski Club and Austrian Alpine Club. |
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Sarah Martin
Sarah is an experienced and avid traveller, yogi, swimmer, runner, horse rider, skier and climber who shares a passion for the outdoors. Having spent 6 years with the RAF, she is used to 'hard work'.
She can often be found teaching Yoga or re-training 'naughty' horses and apparently the naughtier they are, the better it is to work with them!
A backbone to AcwaTerra, she keeps things running behind the scenes, whilst Dave is out on the ground running courses or visiting and advising organisations. Sarah also runs her own company, Shakey Beanies, making none other than bespoke hand made Beanie Hats.
Sarah is an experienced and avid traveller, yogi, swimmer, runner, horse rider, skier and climber who shares a passion for the outdoors. Having spent 6 years with the RAF, she is used to 'hard work'.
She can often be found teaching Yoga or re-training 'naughty' horses and apparently the naughtier they are, the better it is to work with them!
A backbone to AcwaTerra, she keeps things running behind the scenes, whilst Dave is out on the ground running courses or visiting and advising organisations. Sarah also runs her own company, Shakey Beanies, making none other than bespoke hand made Beanie Hats.
THE TEAM
Guest Coaches and Consultants join the AcwaTerra team on occasion, as do other specialists in their area. Each have their own expertise and are chosen for that reason, to add to the coaching experience, your personal development or to provide the best consultancy and advice we can offer.
Sally LisleConsultant and Trainer:
Sally is one of our land team, she is a rock climbing ninja, sport psychologist and holds the Mountaineering and Climbing Instructor award. When not working she can mostly be found hanging off a Sea Cliff, easily identified by the big grin seen from afar! Sally works on a number of our Instructor Training courses and within our Technical Advice Department. |
Andy BarkerConsultant and Trainer:
A specialists' Specialist! Andy is a high level trainer of roped activity, specialising in safety and rescue, Mountaineering and Rock Climbing. He holds the Mountaineering and Climbing Instructor award, as well as numerous professional awards. Andy works on a number of our Instructor Training courses and within our Technical Advice Department as one of our Senior Consultants. |
Mary TansellConsultant and Trainer:
A Mermaid in disguise! Mary is a specialist in our water team, with Coasteering and Gorge Walking being her specialities. Mary has a background in Sport Science and holds a wide range of qualifications and vast experience across the country. Mary works within our Technical Advice Department. |
Sam Bradshaw
Trainer:
Sam is a Mountaineering and Climbing Specialist who has led expeditions to Costa Rica, Equador, Vietnam and Cambodia as well as Morocco. He also dabbles with paddles. Sam works within our Training Department. |
Ali Othen
Trainer:
Ali is a multi talented practitioner and trainer, with a background in PE and Outdoor Education. He holds various paddlesport qualifications, as well as the Mountaineering and Climbing Instructor award. He works on both our land and water teams delivering aspects of instructor training courses. |
Steve Eggleston
Consultant and Trainer:
Steve's passion is paddle waggling, specialising in Canoe and Sea Kayak, although he can also be seen with a rucksack on his back. Steve works on both our land and water teams directing and delivering key aspects of instructor training courses and consulting on specialist safety and water and land navigation. He also consults on specialist overseas matters. Steve is one of our Senior Trainers and course Directors. |
Richard Griffiths-Hughes
Trainer:
Richard is one of our water team specialists, mostly paddling things that float, other than crocodiles! He has a multi faceted background, including being a First-Aid Trainer, however, he is most often found hiding his legs in a sea kayak or trying to make them work again on a SUP. Richard directs and delivers aspects of the instructor training courses. |
James Herald
Trainer and Guide:
Definitely a water baby! James is a White Water Rafting and Kayaking specialist. After serving his time in the outdoor centres of South Wales, he guides on some of our overseas courses where he utilises his teaching profession and alpine boating experience to help build your confidence and skills whilst chasing the alpine blue water. He does not like heights! |
Lisa Boore
Consultant and Trainer:
Lisa is a Caving and Paddlesport and specialist with particular interests in Canoeing and White Water SUP and Cave Rescue. She has undertaken paddling and caving expeditions around the world, including Norway, Sweden, Picos de Europa in Spain and Scotland. Lisa also leads groups in the British mountains and enjoys ski touring in alpine terrain or Sailing around Europe on her yacht. |
