inspiring a thirst for a fulfilling and sustainable lifestyle.
“Immerse Outdoors instils connection, respect and knowledge for the natural environment,developing your understanding, ability and confidence through a range of activities and outdoor learning experiences.”
with over a 30 year outdoor education background, working at centres around the British Isles and programme leader for the Foundation Degree in Outdoor Education at Truro College. DrewS latest ADventure, iMMERSE OUTDOORS, CONSOLIDATEs his skills and EXPERIENCE into enabling meaningful immersive outdoor experiences for all.
SOME OF drew’s OUTDOOR EXPERIENCE IS LISTED below:
DREW ON THE SUN KOSI - NEPAL
Kayaking and Open Canadian White Water, extensively in both Wales and Scotland up to Grade V, including rivers such as: Orkey, Spean, Findhorn, Ogwen, Lledr and many more.
Expeditions include Ten days paddling the Sun Kosi in Nepal. - Ten day kayaking trip to French alps based at the Durance slalom site at L Argentiere - Rivers paddled include Lower Guil, Upper Guisane, Lower Durance, Upper Ubaye, and Lower Claree.
Kayak Surfing extensively around the country including, Devon, Scotland, Wales and the coast of Ireland.
Sea Kayaking includes circumnavigating the Summer Isles in Scotland, Ramsey Island off Pembroke and various trips to Islands off the West coast of Ireland AND OBVIOUSLY THE CORNISH COAST.
Dingy Sailing Boats sailed:R.S range 100-800 , Hobi cats and Darts, Lasers including 2000s, Vago, SB3, Toppers, Bosens, GP 14, Wayfairers, Tepcos and Seafairers, 470's and 420's.
Yacht Sailing Yacht delivery Oyster 64 Lord Rank O.Y.C. from Plymouth to Belfast.
a week on board Sail Training Ship 'Lord Nelson'
sailed on O.Y.C. Ketch 'Taikoo' from Inverkip to Milford Haven taking one week.
5 weeks on a 30ft Schooner sailing from the South of France to Malorca via Barcelona and Menorca.
Mountaineering - walking in North Wales, Scotland and the Peak District.
Corsica A two week expedition walking the GR 30 High Route, involving bivouacking along the way, various peaks over 4,000 ft and one to 7,000 ft.
Picos D'Europa A seven day expedition taking in the two highest peaks in the area: TORRES DE CEEREDO (+2648 m) and MORRA DE LECHAGALES (2444 m) .
Two weeks TREKKING the foot hills of Annapurna, Nepal.
qualified DISCIPLINES include:
Kayak Coach - whitewater, surf and sea. Canoe Leader. stand up paddle board.
windsurf and sailing. Bushcraft. Forest School level 3.
the only accredited professionally recognised PRACTITIONER for the institute for outdoor learning in south cornwall
DREWS QUALIFICATIONS:
BRITISH CANOE
B.C Level 3 Kayak Coach Inland.
B.C Level 3 Surf Coach.
B.C Level 3 Sea Coach.
B.C Four star leader Canoe
B.C FSRT test assessor
B.C Five star sea Training.
B.C Foundation module provider.
B.C. Sheltered. coach Tutor / assessor
B.C. Surf coach tutor /assessor.
B.C. SUP MODULE
ROYAL YACHTING ASSOCIATION
R.Y.A. Dingy Senior Instructor.
Keel boat & advanced endorsements
R.Y.A. Powerboat Instructor.
R.Y.A. Safety Boat Certificate.
R.Y.A. Intermediate windsurfing instructor Non PLANING
R.Y.A. Competent Crew Certificate.
R.Y.A. Coastal Skipper Yacht master Shore based Certificate.
R.Y.A. Diesel Engine Certificate
OTHER QUALIFICATIONS:
APIOL Accredited Practitioner for Institute of Outdoor learning.
Level three Forest school Leader. Ascentis (AptEd)
Level 3 QCF certificate in assessing vocational qualifications
Certificate in post compulsory education. 2004.
INSTITUTE OF LEADERSHIP AND MANAGEMENT. - NVQ level 3 in leadership and management.
INSTITUTE OF OUTDOOR LEARNING - BUSHCRAFT COMPETENCY TRAINING
V.H.F. Radio Licence.
CITY & GUILDS. Parts 1& 2 Yacht & BOAT BUILDING
Hand Laminating Certificate [F.R.P.]
H.S.E. First aid at work.
C.O.S.H.H. Level 2.
Tier two safeguarding.
