Team

Chris Kenyon

Owner & Director

Chris is the CEO for the Academy of Surfing Instructors (ASI) for the UK and Ireland and leading voice in the SUP industry.

Gary Evans

Owner & Director

The ‘Godfather’ of land paddling Gary has been with Central SUP from the start. When he is not out on his land paddle kit or SUP Gary oversees the sales and equipment side of Central SUP.

Ian 'Nocka' Tyers

Owner & Director

Nocka has been paddling, competing and teaching sup for over 10 years.  You wont find anyone with more passion and a bigger smile when it comes to paddling. 

Sam Gould

Administration & Bookings

Sam is the one who keeps everything running smoothly,  she takes care of all our club members and lessons. When it comes to sorting things out getting it done there is nobody better than our Sam !  

James 'Jimmy' Rae

Senior Instructor

Central SUP’s very own Jason Statham,  Jimmy is not only a fantastic instructor but also a keen competitor who is no stranger to the winners podium.   

Nick Bromley

Senior Instructor

Better known as Nick the Viking, Nick is the longest standing instructor at Central SUP. Nick loves the outdoors and loves SUP even more.

Steve Dodd

Instructor

Steve joined Central SUP last year, he is a keen racer and smashes it on the race scene.  Steve loves the outdoors and how it benefits the mind.   

Sooz McRitchie

Instructor

A big team player, Sooz also Joined us last year as an instructor.  With a background in Physiotherapy and fitness Sooz has a wealth of knowledge that she puts into her paddling.  

Niki Dent

Instructor

Niki joined us this year as a long standing a keen club member,  Niki has a background in sports and fitness as a personal trainer.  She also has her own sports massage company too ! Great for recovery after a taxing SUP session.   

Craig 'Biff' Biffen

Volunteer

You wont find a nicer guy than Craig, when the chips are down Craig is the man you want in your corner.  

Euan Dickinson

Instructor

Euan loves the water,  and is training to become an ASI instructor this year.  Always keen and eager to help,  Euan can be seen paddling the rivers near where he lives.