Jackfield Rapids: my happy place

I'm Steph. I started my paddling journey in may 2022 with Bridgnorth Canoe Club paddling up and down the river Severn. In June 2022 I tried whitewater for the first time at Jackfield Rapids and I never looked back! I joined Wombourne Kayak Club that August and started paddling multiple times a week.

I recently became a Paddlesport Touring Leader and I have started Let's Paddle, leading tours and trips on various rivers and lakes around West Midlands and North Wales.

I'm always trying to improve my paddling and push myself further, as well as lending a hand to help people develop within the club. I had so much coaching and encouragement during my early stages (and still do!) and I want to give it back where I can.

I'm hoping to become a White Water leader soon and move forward to becoming a white water coach in the future.

My current summer project is having some more fun playboating and White Water SUPing. As well as getting some confidence back in the Ozone after having it knocked a bit last year.

I've written some more stuff about my kayaks here.