Originally a Southlander, I have been drawn to the faster flowing waters of Hokitika and now call that home. Kayaking and climbing has somewhat defined my life since school days. For 20 years I have worked teaching kayaking and river safety as well as alpine and rock climbing skills. For most of that time, work was largely about keeping me on the next adventure.

My appreciation for the multi sport world comes from a brief foray into adventure racing where I managed a 3rd and a 4th place at World Championships. As well as giving me blisters, these events gave me a better understanding of the multi sport athlete and the events that motivate them.

I have been involved in a variety of roles with river safety on the Coast to Coast since 2007, in 2013 I took over the role of River Safety Manager. It is a privilege to be involved in such an iconic event and to have the support of so many skilled river personnel year after year.