John J Ramwell FRGS MRIN BCU Level 5 Coach (Sea and Inland)

Hi and welcome to my web site. For over forty years I managed and edited Ocean Kayaker, the newsletter of the INTERNATIONAL SEA KAYAKING ASSOCIATION. Sadly I retired from this role and the Newsletter currently continues under the umbrella of CANOEIST MAGAZINE (http://www.canoeist.co.uk)

Now I act as a consultant to organisations taking young people on kayaking expeditions around the world. Whether it is logistics, procurement, access, distribution, health & safety, risk assessment, leadership, coaching…….then I can help and advise.

I have worked for Raleigh International (http://www.RaleighInternational.org ) both as a sea kayaking leader and as their water safety consultant. Raleigh International is a charity committed to the personal growth and development of young people from all nationalities and backgrounds, including disadvantaged and "at risk". Founded in 1984 their overseas and UK programmes are designed to help young people develop skills and self-confidence in a fun and challenging environment beyond the classroom and workplace.

I have also led expeditions for BSES Expeditions (http://www.bses.org.uk) both as sea kayaking leader and as chief leader since 1981. Their aim is “To provide young people with an intense and lasting experience of self-discovery in a demanding and natural wilderness environment.”

The latest edition of my book “Sea Kayak Touring - a Manual for Sea Kayakers”
now in its fifth edition remains unpublished but is available as a home produced publication at £20.00 (p&p incl)

During the summer months I am based in Newfoundland, Canada and for the remainder of each year am based in the United Kingdom.