Meet the team

We have put together an experienced and highly professional team who will ensure you have the best possible adventure.

Ian
Chief executive

Starting out as an instructor in North Wales, he went on to work with teachers, schools, and councils in London, to promote safe outdoor learning, followed by time at the cabinet office developing the National Citizen Service scheme, ensuring the outdoors played a large part in it.

Caroline
Director of Operations

Originally from England, Caroline has lived in the Gard (close to the Ardèche river) since 2005 and is a French-qualified canoe guide. She studied sport science and psychology and worked as a personal trainer and coach, before falling in love with open canoeing. She has been guiding and teaching canoeing in France for over 15 years, and as the mother of 5 daughters, particularly wants to inspire more women and girls to take part in the sport.

Blue
Director of Strategy

Tony (a.k.a “Blue”) is a Canoe “Guru” who has teached and trained hundreds of river guides for the British Canoe Union. Native from England but based in France South East, he is leading canoe trips on Europe’s most beautiful rivers.

Matt W
Sales and Marketing

With a background in web design and digital marketing Matt is often found behind a keyboard, but when he isn’t you will find him out in a boat or a SUP if not he’s either climbing, cycling or ultra-running. 

Dilys
Mas du Tracol Manager

Dilys is a qualified yoga teacher. She trained in India at Himalaya yoga Valley. She worked as a yoga teacher in North Yorkshire for many years running yoga classes and working with private clients on a one-to-one basis. Dilys has a strong belief that yoga promotes physical and mental well-being and is essential for a healthy happy life.