Sarah Keight

Experienced outdoor adventure coach, Sarah, is the founder of SKapades. She loves the outdoors and is passionate about sharing her skills and adventures with others.

“With Skapades, I aim to continue supporting people in the outdoors, and to inspire them to experience safe and enjoyable adventures.”

— Sarah Keight

Outdoor qualifications

  • Level 3 Paddle Sports Coach with Open Water & White Water Canoe Coach endorsements

  • Performance coach trained (L4)

  • Advanced WW and OW Canoe Leader

  • WW Kayak Leader and coach (training)

  • Tutor for BCAB Paddlesport Leader, stand up paddleboard leader and Paddlesport Safety and Rescue

  • Tutor for BCAB Paddlesport and SUP Instructor

  • Tutor for the Coach Award

  • Sheltered water Paddleboard Coach

  • WW Safety and Rescue

  • Aspirant National Trainer for Paddle UK

  • Summer Mountain Leader

  • Single Pitch Award [now known as Climbing Instructor]

  • MTUK Foundation and Development Rock Climbing Coach training

  • British Cycling Level 2 Mountain Bike Leader

  • Power boat licence Level 2

  • DoE Assessor

  • CYTECH level 2 bike mechanic

  • Rescue Emergency Care

  • Minibus driving licence (D1+E and Certificate of Professional Competence)

Education

Post Graduate Certificate in Physical Education, graded Outstanding

The South West Learning Institute and Exeter University 2013-2014

BSc Sport Science with Outdoor Activities, First Class Honours

Bangor University 2007-2010

BTEC National Diploma in Sport and Exercise Science, overall Distinction

Sutton Coldfield College 2004-2006

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