Christopher Lockyer- Director of Coaching

Aspirant BCU Level 5 Sea Coach

Paddle Canada Level 4

Christopher Lockyer is the driving force behind Committed 2 The Core Coaching. He has been paddling since 1994 and has paddled in UK, New Zealand, Iceland, Norway as well as countless places in North America.

He graduated from Acadia University with a Recreation Management degree with a major in Outdoor Recreation and Environmental Education in 2000 and presently works as a GIS specialist in Halifax, Nova Scotia.

Christopher Lockyer holds certifications with the BCU, Paddle Canada, Wilderness Medical Associates, Canada Ski Patrol, Emergency Health Services first responder, Handheld radio operators license, Emergency procedures, survival methods and many other outdoor related certifications. In 2012 he will go for assessment for his Level 5 BCU level 5 Sea kayak coach.

Andy Stamp

BCU Level 5 Sea Coach

Although I’ve been a BCU Level 5 Sea Kayak Coach since1995, I’m also a qualified coach in Inland Kayak, Surf Kayak and Open Canoe. I am a coach educator and grade 5 assessor (A5) . As a BCU Level 5 coach assessor I have assessed over 30 level 5 coaches in total, the most recent being in 2011. Over the last few years I have been a Contracted Course Provider and English National Trainer for Canoe England, Member of the Level 5 Coach Development Team; member of a small group of discipline specialists developing new star awards and coaching awards. I have also worked on a number of level 5 coach training courses at National Centres. Throughout this time I have had the privilege to work as a Level 5 Coach and as such I have coached and led all manner of groups throughout the UK and overseas. My paddling workplace is at stunning coastal venues throughout England, Scotland and Wales and regularly in advanced conditions. Regular haunts are The Bitches, The Swellies, The Skerries, Land’s End, The Lizard, The Channel Islands, Holy Island (Angelsey), Skye, Outer Hebrides etc). I regularly work further abroad; Mainly in Canada (Nova Scotia, British Columbia, and Newfoundland) and the USA (Alaska, Florida, Georgia, Maine, Rhode Island and Washington State).

Nick Cunliffe

BCBCU Level 5 Sea Coach

I took up kayaking in 1989, in North Wales as a trainee instructor seeking summer adventures between alpine ski seasons. Ten years later, I was head of kayaking at the National Watersports Centre for Wales, with a passion for white water, surf and sea kayaking. In 1999 I gained BCU level 5 Coach qualifications in white water and sea kayaking. Between paddling days, I also graduated from Bangor University with a degree in Sport, Health and Physical Education.

More information about Nick at http://www.kayakessentials.co.uk/about-us/

Jarrod Gunn McQuillan

Jarrod feels at home in the outdoors with a particular passion for being on the water.  Jarrod has been paddling since 1998, first enjoying the beautiful lakes and rivers of Ontario from the seat of his canoe with his wife Heather. He started exploring the coast of BC by sea kayak in 2006 and has now found a home on the beautiful East Coast.  Jarrod is currently certified with Level 4 Sea Kayak Skills and is an Introduction to Sea Kayaking Instructor with Paddle Canada.  Jarrod loves being on the water and welcomes any opportunity to share his passion for paddle sports.  He works as a biologist with the Province of PEI.

Nancy Snow

Nancy was born and raised in Nova Scotia and spent most of her growing up years living (and playing) on the water in St. Margaret's Bay.  Her love for the water was developed at a very early age.  After moving to Waterloo, ON in her adult years to complete her Masters in Social Work, she spent time living and working in London, ON.  Realizing that her heart was back in Nova Scotia, decided to return home in 2006 and hasn't looked back since.  Her first summer home, she was introduced to Sea Kayaking and her passion for the sport developed quickly. 

She holds a Paddle Canada Level 2 skills certification and recently aquired her Paddle Canada Level 1 Instructors certification.  Nancy looks forward to passing on her passion for Sea Kayaking to others

Trudy Killam

Trudy is a Can Fit Pro certified personal trainer in Dartmouth, NS. She was first introduced to kayaking in high school by her track and field coach who thought she would enjoy his summer Kayaking program. It was love at first launch (K-1 no less).
Trudy has been taking pleasure in the freedom and excitement of sea kayaking since 2006. She enjoys day trips, overnights, rock hopping and surfing.  She hold the following awards Paddle Canada Level 3 skills , BCU 3 star sea, and a level 1 Paddle Canada sea kayak instructor.

Trudy’s patience, dedication and enthusiasm for the sport are evident when she is helping others develop their skills