Meet the Team



Clive Bishop

Has been involved with water sports from a very young age, starting with competitive swimming, then as age kicked in, with fishing and boating generally. Currently a BCU coach and one of the founders of this operation, I spend much of my time in the UK and overseas on the water, either kayaking or fishing and still enjoy a new challenge and meeting all types of people, all of whom are or have succumbed to the allure of the water.

Steve Holland

I have been coaching kayaking and canoeing for several years now and I still get a big kick from helping people improve their paddling and from seeing that smile on someone’s face when they discover something new for themselves. It is this passion for passing on my enthusiasm and knowledge that led me to a coach in the first place.

Lindsey Bishop

I am in my mid forties and a mother of two. I am a lifelong asthmatic and never envisaged that I would enjoy paddling a kayak, in all weathers. Not only do I enjoy the serenity that kayaking brings but all the benefits to my health as well. I was introduced to kayaking through my son, on a taster session and I have never looked back. I have only been kayaking since I hit the forties and during this time I have gained personal qualifications along with my coaching qualifications which I am very proud of and always keen to pass on my knowledge to other women who are new to the sport. Despite all of the above - I am always up for a laugh and some fun on the water after all it has to be fun - learning is so much better with a smile.



Mike Perrott

I started canoeing at school, and at university I got into white water and slalom, competition and recreation, in the UK and Europe. Recently I’ve concentrated on sea kayaking and coaching.  I’m a BCU Level 3 coach (Sea and Surf) and so handle the "salty" training for Nomads Coaching for those that have progressed from the basic stages.

Mike is out resident expert with sea kayaking and so any course can be tailored to suit your needs using the Bristol Channel, South / West Wales and the South Coast of England.


Nomads Coaching has access to a range of highly qualified coaches and so your own coach may differ from the above, but your experience will always be maintained.