Committee members are unpaid volunteers who provide their support to SCC because of their dedication to canoeing and love for the sport.

President – Chas Couchman

I have lived in Barton on Sea for 20 plus years. Keen worldwide White Water Kayaker who also dabbles in Sea Kayaking and Surfing.  Probably the longest running SCC current member (since 1996). Level 3 White Water coach and White Water 5* paddler. Married to Janet who is a non-paddler.

Chair/Kit Officer – Ken Reagan

The chairman is responsible for the overall running of the club.

Since starting paddling around 2008 with SCC I have been encouraged to improve my personal paddling skills and have achieved my 3 star awards in white water and open canoe touring.  As a result of being asked if I was interested in coaching, I followed the path to becoming a level 1 coach, which I did with support from the club.  Coaching has been a rewarding experience and I find that there is always something new to learn.  I have benefited from, and developed as a member of SCC and believe that we should all give something back and contribute – this is why you will find me, not unlike others at SCC, with more than one role.   Seeing people learning new skills, enjoying their time on the water and making friendships is a reward in itself and I hope to see many more people join the club and benefit from this varied sport.

Membership Secretary – Caroline Wakeham

I started kayaking around 4 or 5 years ago when I joined the club to learn to paddle in a safe environment.  I prefer the more sedate paddling on flat water and enjoy being out in the fresh air.

Communications Officer – Vacant

 

Treasurer – Richard Hampson

As treasurer I operate the club account, chase people for money and report on the club finances at the AGM. I have been paddling for 10 years and own more boats than I have garden space to dump them. I enjoy lots of white water, quite a lot of surf and a little sea kayaking. From time to time I attempts to do some coaching.

Welfare Officer – Jacquie Joyce

I joined SCC about 2 years ago .   I am newcomer to kayaking then but what an adventure it’s been! I wouldn’t have changed that for anything.

Events and Social Secretary – Sheila Ryan

The role of the Social secretary is to organise social events for the club.

I spend a lot of time in Dartmoor over the winter as I love the thrill of white water kayaking, pushing my limits and driving my skills forward. During the summer I take advantage of what our local coast has to offer, happily soaking up the sun in my sea kayak.

Non-Committee Members and Coaches

We have a number of people within SCC, many of whom are former committee members, that devote their time and experience to making the SCC a better club.

Evan Cotterill – Flat Water Trip Organiser

 

I.T. Officer – Richard Kitchener

I have been a dinghy sailor all my life but started kayaking about 5 years ago with a group of friends.  After we undertook some overly exciting sea paddles I decided that some formal training would be a good idea, so after looking round at the different options, myself and my son joined SCC to do our 2*.  We enjoyed what the club had to offer so kept coming back.  Thanks to the Club I now hold 3* whitewater and Sea. whitewater is our thing… I.T. isn’t !