Gareth Bryant

Gareth is from Llandysul and first started canoeing on the river Teifi at the age of 11. He has been the manager of the centre since it opened in 2000 and is also the watersports development officer for Carmarthenshire County Council. Gareth is a level four inland Kayak coach, a 5 star paddler and has a variety of additional NGB awards.

Nick Bates

Nick is the assistant manager of the centre and now lives in Llandysul. Nick is originally from Llanelli and grew up as a keen skateboarder, which is still a big passion in his life. Nick completed his NVQ level 3 in outdoor education in 2002 and also picked up the student of the year award from the CCTA Graig college in Llanelli. Nick is a BCU level 3 inland kayak coach, a 4 star paddler and has his MLTB single pitch award and Mountain Leader, he also holds a variety of additional NGB awards. Nick lives each day with the comfort that life just doesn’t get any better if you really do love your job!

Gemma Sims

Gemma is originally from Salisbury who completed a degree course in outdoor education and sports studies with Trinity College in 2004. After spending some time travelling and working at various outdoor centres Gemma settled down in Llandysul during 2005. Gemma is a keen sportswoman and has swam for the county and enjoys most outdoor sports. Gemma is also a BCU level 3 inland kayak coach, 4 star paddler and has her MLTB single pitch award as well as her Mountain Leader, Gemma is also qualified to run coasteering and gorge walking sessions. As well as working at our centre Gemma also works part time for the Welsh Canoeing Association as the women and girls community coach for south West Wales. Over the next 3 years Gemma will be working towards her MIA and level 5 coach awards. P.S Gemma says Hi to her mum.X

Dave Newport

Dave has worked at the centre since August 2006 as our head of coaching. Dave's qualifications include BCU 5 star award, he is a level 5 trained coach, MLTB Single Pitch Award and mountain leader training. Dave is also a white water safety and rescue technician as well as an A4 assessor.

Lili and Sam

Lili and Sam help with painting and decorating in the centre. They also take part in food testing and demolition.

Lili is 4yrs and Sam is 3yrs old.

Alix Girard

Alix works part time for the centre taking bookings and looking after the administration side of things her other full time job is looking after Lili and Sam who help with the creative art in the centre. Alix is originally from Wimbledon and studied leisure and tourism in Esher college before moving to Wales.