Bio

Lisa Suttle

Occupation
Water sports Manager at Derwent Water Marina
Volunteer Coastguard in the Lake District

Canoe Club
Chelmsford Canoe Club

Hobbies
As well as being an experienced Canoeist my other hobbies are running, Cycling, Trekking, Climbing, Sailing, Windsurfing, Kayaking, Snowboarding and Skiing

Qualifications
NVQ Level 3 in Leisure & Recreation
NVQ Level 4 in Management (Sports & Leisure)
RYA Senior Dinghy Instructors
RYA Keelboat Instructors
RYA Safety Boat
RYA Start Windsurfing Instructor
BCU Level 2 Kayak and Canoe coach
First Aid certificate

I was born in Chelmsford in 1980 where I lived and went to school until I was sixteen. At that time I started work at Bradwell Outdoor Education Centre as a trainee instructor training canoeing, sailing, kayaking and archery. I was there for seven years during which time I gained a number of National Governing Body Awards as above. In addition I gained my NVQ Level 3 qualification in Leisure & Recreation.

In 2004 I was successful in securing a new position in the Lake District as an instructor at the Derwent Water Marina. I was then progressively promoted to senior instructor and finally to Water Sports Manager which is my current position. During this time I also gained my NVQ Level 4 qualification in Management (Sports & Leisure)

My professional career has given me the opportunity to continue and progress my sporting interests in particular canoeing and kayaking and I am very grateful to my current employer who has given me the opportunity and encouragement to do so.