Paul HattonPaul Hatton

A 39 yr old father and keen surfer is no stranger to long distance paddles having conquered the English Channel in 2002. Paul is a Registered Osteopath and between family, surfing and training for the paddle, enjoys growing his own veg.

Liam Krige

Has worked locally as a professional RNLI lifeguard for 7 years, supervising the South Hams RNLI team. Liam is also a keen surfer and fisherman and has devoted his life to safety on the beach and will be a huge asset on this endurance paddle.

Stefan Little

The youngest member of the team at 21 has grown up surfing the south coast. He has been a successful competitor and surfing Instructor and currently works within the surf industry. He enjoys paddle-boarding and with age and infectious enthusiasm on his side will keep the older paddlers going should they start to flag.

Swanny and Marsh

The essential boat-side support will be provided by local sailor Steven “The Swan” Hardwick and Bantham Harbourmaster Marsh Dawes in the vessel Katrina. They will navigate our course through the dangerous channel tides. We will be looking out for a weather window from the end of August until the end of September 2008.

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