Commited, Professional, Enthusiastic.....
Our staff live and breathe surfing. The OA Surf School coaches are highly qualified, experienced and fun to be with. They enjoy their work and genuinely care that you have a rewarding and enjoyable time with us. Outdoor Adventure (Cornwall) continues to support its staff financially to gain further qualifications every year.
Richard Gill - Managing Director
Founder of Outdoor Adventure in 1981; keeps the Company at the forefront of the industry. Outdoor pursuits coach, team development trainer for business. Active sea kayaker, mountaineer and surfer.
Email: rich@outdooradventure.co.uk
Qualifications
- Accredited Practioner Institute of Outdoor Learning
- Assessor and Mentor for the above Award
- NVQ Assessor D32/D33
- NVQ Level 3 Sport and Recreation - Outdoor Education Development Training and Recreation
- RLSS Beach Lifeguard
- BSA Level 3 Surf Coach
- BCU Level 3 Coach Inland
- BCU Level 3 Coach Sea
- BCU Advanced Inland BCU Coaching Disabled
- Health and Safety Certificate National
- Licensee's Certificate
- First Aid At Work
- Life Support 3
- NCF Prevention and Treatment of Injury
- NCF Delivering The Goods
- NCF Motivation and Performance
- VHF Short Range Certificate
- Dale Carnegie Leadership Programme
- Good Practice in Child Protection
Rob Bird - Centre Manager
Twelve season at Outdoor Adventure and 16 years in the industry. Comes from a surf and windsurfing background and excels at both sports. Uses his extensive knowledge of all aspects of the industry to be overall in charge of the centre. Always seen shredding the waves in his spare time on either long or short boards.
Email: rob@outdooradventure.co.uk
Qualifications
- BA Maritime Leisure Management
- RYA Windsurfing Intermediate Planing Instructor
- BSA Level 2 Surf Coach
- 2* Canadian Canoe /Safety Test
- RLSS Beach Lifeguard
- RLSS Pool Lifeguard
- First Aid at Work
- Short Range Radio
- RYA Safety Boat
- Life Support 3
- PCV Driver
- NCF Child Protection
Andy McKenzie - Sales/Marketing and PR
Eleventh season at Outdoor Adventure. Came to outdoor on a personal development course and loved the place so much has never left. Worked his way up from an instructor position to leading the sales team. All round athlete, excelling in windsurfing where he can be seen surfing big waves in even bigger winds!
Email: andy@outdooradventure.co.uk
Qualifications
- NVQ Assessor D32/D33
- NVQ Level 3 Sport and Recreation - Outdoor Education Development Training and Recreation
- RYA Windsurfing Intermediate Planing Instructor
- RYA Sailing Instructor
- RLSS Beach Lifeguard
- BCU L2 Kayak Coach
- First Aid At Work
- PCV Driver
- Life Support
Rob Byrom - Assistant Chief Instructor
Seventh Season at Outdoor Adventure. Ten years in the industry. Originally from "up North" were he used to roam the mountains and climb the crags of the Lake District and Scotland. Assists Rob Bird with managing the activities, staff and developing new ideas. Also organises and delivers the BTEC programmes. Since moving to Cornwall has become hooked on surfing and windsurfing, but still loves climbing on the perfect Cornish sea cliffs, white water kayaking and walking on Dartmoor.
Email: rob.byrom@outdooradventure.co.uk
Qualifications
- BCU Level 3 Inland Kayak Coach
- BCU Level 3 Surf Coach
- BCU 5 star white water and surf (training)
- ABC Coasteering Guide
- RYA Start Windsurf Instructor
- RYA Powerbat Level 2
- PCV Driving Licence
- RLSS Beach Lifeguard
- RLSS Pool Lifeguard
- First Aid at Work
- MLTB SPA
- MLTB Mountain Leader
- MLTB Winter Mountain Leader (training)
- NCF Child Protection
- NVQ Level 2 Activity Leadership
Dave Painter - Instructor
Fifth Season at Outdoor Adventure. Originally from a sports and fitness instructing background. Moved to Cornwall 8 years ago to instruct outdoor pursuits and hasn't looked back since. Super well travelled, giving a appreciation of different cultures. Solid, clear, simple instructions, with the love of helping and watching people improve make Dave a really popular instructor. Dave is equally likely to be found windsurfing or climbing, but most likely in the surf!
Qualifications
- BSA Level 2 Surf Coach
- BCU Level 2 Kayak Coach
- RYA Powerboat Level 2
- RLSS Beach Lifeguard
- RYA Windsurf Start Instructor
- First Aid at Work
- MLTE SPA Training
- NCF Child Protection
- PCV Driving Licence
James 'Stell' Castell - Instructor
Fourth season at Outdoor Adventure. Comes from having worked at some of our larger competitors. Loves the small centre atmosphere and the chance to get to know the customers better, which helps "Stell" coach more specifically to everyones needs. Another mad keen surfer, regulary travels in winters to surf waves around the world.
Qualifications
- BSA Level 1 Surf Coach
- BCU Level 2 Kayak Coach
- RLSS Beach Lifeguard
- MLTE SPA Training
- MLTE ML Training
- PCV Driving Licence
C
aroline Neely - Instructor
Fourth season at Outdoor Adventure Originally from a swimming teaching background, took a HND in Outdoor Education in 2001 and hasn't looked back since. Always patient, always smiling and always laughing. Great addition to the team. Loves climbing and kayaking and moves like a fish in the water!
Qualifications
- RLSS Beach Lifeguard
- RLSS Pool Lifeguard
- MLTB SPA Climbing Instructor
- First Aid at Work
- Level 2 Kayak Coach
- RYA Powerboat Level 2
- PCV Driving Licence
Andy Coombs - Instructor
Second season at Outdoor Adventure Another great addition to the team. After coming on surfing holidays in Cornwall, from his home in Cambridge, from a very young age, Andy knew this was a job for him! He took a Diploma in Outdoor Education upon finishing college and hasn't looked back since. Total all rounder and is hooked on coasteering!
Qualifications
- MLTB SPA Climbing Instructor
- RLSS Beach Lifeguard
- MLTB Mountain Leader (training)
- UKCC level 1 Paddle Sport Coach
- Diploma in Outdoor Education
- BSA Level 1 Surf Coach
Simon Teasdale - Instructor
Second season at Outdoor Adventure Simon has rejoined us after a year's gap. He splits his time between Ski seasons and coaching rock sports, Calm and extremely patient at the top of the abseil, Simon will make sure you conquer your fears.
Qualifications
- MLTB SPA Climbing Instructor
- UKCC level 1 Paddle Sport Coach
Michael Whitehurst - Instructor
First season at Outdoor Adventure A super keen climber but annoyingly talented at anything he turns his hand at, Mike loves the small centre approach that Outdoor Adventure provides.
Qualifications
- MLTB SPA Climbing Instructor
- BSA Level 1 Surf Coach
- RLSS Beach Lifeguard
- UKCC Level 1 Padlle Sports Coach
- MLTE ML Training
Rudi West - Instructor
First season at Outdoor Adventure Although he is the youngest member of the team Rudi has plenty of experience in the outdoor world, after studying a BTEC in Outdoor sports he knew what he wanted to do for a living. A mega keen surfer, whatever the weather or surf conditions Rudi is in the water.
Qualifications
- BSA level 1 Surf Coach
- RYA Windsurfing Start Instructor
- RLSS Beach Lifeguard
- UKCC Level 1 Paddle Sport
- MLTB SPA Trained
- GNAS Archery Leader
Claire Stone - Sales
Ten years in the travel and hospitality industry. Claire is your knowledgeable, friendly, first point of contact when you ring our Centre.
Email: claire@outdooradventure.co.uk
Relton Osbourne - Head Chef
First season at Outdoor Adventure From working in Rick Steins deli to a hunting estate in the highlands, Relton has years of experience in the kitchen. We have dragged him and his wife back from running Chalets in the Alps to work in Cornwall! Without doubt the best rated chef yet! Most guests want to take him home to make dinner every night!
Sharron - Kitchen Assistant
The friendliest kitchen assistant ever, nothing is too much trouble for Sharon. Along with husband Relton they make sure that meal times are something to really look forward too!
Stacey West - Housekeeper/Weekend Chef
This is Staceys fourth season at Outdoor Adventure and the building has never looked cleaner.
