Sarah Keight

Adventure Sports Coach

Paddlesports | Expeditions | Cycling | Consultant | Mountain Leadership | Paddle UK Courses | Bike Mechanic

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  • Tailored leadership and coaching in canoeing, kayaking, and stand-up paddleboarding.

    Paddle UK courses including the Coach Award, Safety and Rescue, Leadership awards, and Paddlesport Instructor.

  • Planning and coordinating exciting trips and adventures for all skill levels and abilities.

  • Offering guided and supported trips on- and off-road.

  • Leading and supporting groups (including DofE training and assessments) on expeditions in the hills.

    Developing navigation skills and decision making.

  • Not sure what to do next, leaving your Adventure Course at college, or perhaps you need advice on paddlesport courses, qualifications, or have an assessment coming up? I can help with this. I can also provide independent advice for schools, outdoor centres, and adventure providers.

    Arrange a half an hour virtual consultation for £27.50

  • Treat a friend or loved one to a bespoke coaching day or a place on a two day course.

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What’s coming up…

  • Three women kayaking on a calm lake surrounded by green trees. One of the women is coaching the others.

    Paddlesports Core Coach

    British Canoeing Awarding Body (BCAB) Paddlesports Core Coach Course

    📅 5th and 6th February

    📌Tewkesbury

    Book here
  • Group of five people canoeing and paddleboarding on a canal surrounded by leafless trees and grass on a cloudy day. All are wearing red buoyancy aids and warm clothing, with some wearing helmets and hats.

    Canoe and Kayak Coach Training

    British Canoeing Awarding Body (BCAB) Canoe and Kayak Coach Training

    📅 7th and 8th February 2026

    📌 Tewkesbury

    Book here

  • Stand Up Paddleboard (SUP) Leader Training

    British Canoeing Awarding Body (BCAB) SUP Leader Training

    📅 10th and 11th February 2026

    📌 SE Wales

    Book Here
  • Six people in colorful kayaks and canoes paddling down a narrow, tree-lined river in a forested area, wearing helmets and life jackets.

    Paddlesport Leader Training

    British Canoeing Awarding Body (BCAB) Paddlesport Leader Training

    📅 21st and 22nd February 2026

    📌 SE Wales

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  • Group of students and an instructor preparing for a kayaking lesson outdoors in autumn, with a yellow kayak behind them and all wearing safety gear including red life jackets and helmets.

    Online mentor meeting

    Book an half hour slot for your virtual meeting with Sarah

    Book here
A group of six women standing by a river wearing life jackets and holding paddles, with a smiling woman in the foreground taking a selfie. She is wearing sunglasses, a hat, and a yellow shirt, with a canoe on the ground nearby.
Woman in red jacket and pink cap kayaking in clear, shallow water with a mountainous landscape in the background.
A person smiling in an orange rain jacket and gray beanie taking a selfie outdoors near a river with lush green trees in the background.
Two kayaks, one red and one blue, on calm water under cloudy sky, with a person in the blue kayak wearing a red jacket and black vest, paddling amidst green land and small islands.
A woman kayaking on a river with a leafy green background, smiling and wearing sunglasses and a red life jacket.
Group of people canoeing on the river Wye with green trees and a partly cloudy sky in the background.
Group of students and instructor wearing red protective gear, sitting and standing in a wooded area with fallen leaves, preparing for a kayaking activity with a green kayak in the background.
Photo taken from the front of a red kayak, showing the kayak's cockpit with a map, a paddle, and a spray skirt, floating in clear shallow water near rocks on a calm day with a blue sky.
Woman in outdoor gear with a helmet carrying a kayak and paddle, standing on grassy terrain with mountains in the background.
Group of five people preparing canoes on the riverbank for a paddling trip, surrounded by trees and a calm river with a house on a hill in the background.
A person wearing a white helmet and a life jacket in a kayak navigating through rough, white water rapids.
A group of young female outdoor enthusiasts wearing red gear and helmets, listening to a woman in an orange jacket and gray beanie, who is giving instructions during a wilderness adventure in a forest setting.
A woman in red outdoor gear and a gray beanie sitting in a blue Venture canoe, holding a paddle on a body of water with a forested shoreline in the background.
A group of hikers walking up a green grassy hillside with sheep grazing, two large leafless trees, and a hill in the background under a clear blue sky.
Four cyclists riding along a paved road beside a body of water with hills in the background on a bright, sunny day.
Group of people kayaking on a calm river surrounded by green trees and hills on a sunny day.
Two people canoeing on a river, with one in an orange canoe and the other in a blue canoe, surrounded by trees and greenery.
Group of four people in outdoor gear preparing canoes on rocky shoreline by a lake with islands and mountains in the background under cloudy sky.
Two children in a canoe on a bridge overlooking a river surrounded by green trees and hills.
Group of people on a rocky riverbank preparing for kayaking, with colorful kayaks, life jackets, and a large map spread out on the ground, surrounded by green trees and mountains in the background.
Two women in kayaks on a calm lake, with mountains in the background. One woman in a red kayak is smiling, wearing a gray beanie and red jacket. The other woman in a red kayak is wearing a blue jacket, a patterned beanie, and is holding a paddle rais
An elderly woman in a kayak on an indoor swimming pool, laughing, with two young women in the water, all appearing to enjoy a fun water activity.
Two people kayaking on a river on a sunny day, with a shoreline and trees in the background.
Group of people preparing to launch canoes into a lake on a sunny day, with a rocky shoreline, green trees, and a blue sky with clouds in the background.
Person in red jacket riding a paddleboard on a lake with hills in the background under a cloudy sky.
Person kayaking in a river surrounded by trees with ropes or cables overhead, and rocks along the riverbank.
A woman with glasses on her head smiling in the foreground, taking a selfie in a radio station studio. Behind her, a man is speaking into a microphone, both wearing headphones. The studio has multiple monitors, a sound mixing board, and a sign that r
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Jayne, cycling the Outer Hebridean Way

“Your patience, kindness, and understanding for everyone regardless of ability or experience has been truly inspiring for me this week. It has been an amazing trip and your encouragement will surely give me the confidence for further adventures.”

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Dawn, cycling the Outer Hebridean Way

“Being part of your team this week has been an absolute pleasure. I couldn't think of anyone else who would be a better companion. If the weather is cold, you can start a fire… If a bike doesn’t work, you can fix it… your knowledge, tips and advice have been amazing.”

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Venture canoes and kayaks by Pyranha.
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