Ed Curtis

NGB Instructor Trainer

Dinghy and Powerboat Trainer with a global client base, specialising in developing confident watersports instructors and delivering expert water safety guidance to individuals and organisations around the world. My approach is shaped by years of hands‑on experience across a wide range of environments, from calm coastal waters to some of the most demanding conditions on the planet.

Working closely with RYA Cymru Wales, supporting Recognised Training Centres with volunteer training, RYA compliance and the day to day challenges of club life.

I’m also an Atlantic rower with a story to tell — The World’s Toughest Row was an adventure that deepened my understanding of resilience, preparation, and the mental strength required to face the unknown. That journey still influences the way I teach, coach, and support others, whether they’re taking their first steps afloat or refining advanced skills.

As a keen windsurfer and dinghy sailor, I’ve spent a lifetime chasing wind and water. When I’m not travelling for training or safety work, I’m based on an upland sheep farm with my family, where the rhythm of rural life offers a grounding counterbalance to my time on the ocean.

My work blends technical expertise with real‑world experience, helping people and organisations build the confidence, competence, and mindset needed to thrive on the water — whatever conditions they meet.

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As a collective with varied watersports, outdoor adventure and maintenance skills and decades of combined experience, working together we can offer organisations around the world a broad range of practical and professional training to ensure you are safe, confident and equipped to deal with life on the water. Get in touch to see how we can help.

Associates

Nic Wymer

NJW Training and Consultancy

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With over 30 years of full-time experience in the watersports industry, I help organisations, governing bodies, and training centres deliver safe, effective, and high-quality watersports programmes—anywhere in the world.

I specialise in instructor and coach development, technical consultancy, and project leadership across a wide range of watersports disciplines. My work combines deep practical experience with a clear, structured approach to safety, logistics, and standards, allowing clients to build robust systems that perform under real-world pressure.

As Director of NJW Training and Consultancy, I work extensively with international clients, supporting the development of new watersports centres, advising on technical and safety frameworks, and delivering instructor, trainer and coach education to a consistently high standard. I have led and helped develop national training schemes, recruited and managed teams, and contributed to the creation of resources and publications used across the industry.

Alongside this, I have worked closely with the RYA for many years in senior coaching and advisory roles, including leading race training programmes, developing aspiring trainers, and supporting inspection and quality-assurance processes. My experience of working at and subsequently heading the department at a large National Centre gave me extensive experience in operational leadership, health and safety management, staff development, and large-scale programme delivery.

Prior to coaching, I raced a number of classes of dinghy at national level before turning my focus to youth coaching and subsequently to developing new coaches and CPD programmes to keep them current and effective.

Clients value my calm, practical approach, my ability to communicate clearly at all levels, and my focus on delivering outcomes that are safe, sustainable, and fit for purpose. Whether supporting a new centre, developing instructors and trainers, or advising on technical and operational challenges, my aim is always the same: to help organisations raise standards and deliver confidently.

Neil Rawlinson

Seiriol Marine

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During my Marine Engineering career I worked as Senior Equipment Officer at a National Watersports Centre in North Wales for 16 years. I played a key role in the development of equipment maintenance, inspection, and recording processes, helping to ensure full compliance with Health and Safety Executive (HSE) requirements and National Governing Body standards.

In late 2025, I established my own business – Seiriol Marine – to provide professional marine engineering services, alongside practical support for modern equipment management and compliance systems. The business supports not only the watersports industry, but also clubs and individual owners, helping them manage boats and associated PPE safely, efficiently, and in line with current best practice.

Seiriol Marine offers a flexible, one-stop shop service, including hands-on Outboard Engine Maintenance Courses for up to six participants. These practical sessions are designed to build confidence in routine maintenance, fault-finding, and preventative care, and can be tailored to suit specific operational or individual needs.

Services Seiriol Marine offers:

  • Outboard engine service and repairs

  • All types of boat repair

  • Plastic boat and board repair

  • Trailer service and electrics

  • PPE inspection

  • Equipment inspection and management compliance systems

  • 45 years engineering experience with 20 years marine specific

  • Factory trained by multiple major manufacturers of outboard petrol and inboard diesel engines

  • Qualified in PPE inspection and compliance dedicated to the outdoor and watersports industry.

Kevin Found

Salamander Outdoors

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Salamander Outdoors is built on a simple belief: that time spent in the outdoors has the power to shape confidence, resilience, and genuine adventure. Founded and led by Kevin Found, the organisation brings together decades of experience in training, navigation, and youth development to create meaningful, safe, and inspiring outdoor experiences.

Kevin’s background as the National Adventurous Training & Navigation Officer for the Army Cadet Force has shaped the ethos of Salamander Outdoors. His approach blends professionalism with a deep passion for the natural world, ensuring that every activity, whether a navigation course, a mountain biking session, or a guided hike, is delivered with clarity, care, and an unwavering commitment to high standards. His leadership style is inclusive and consultative, valuing the input of others and fostering a culture where learning and progression are celebrated.

Salamander Outdoors specialises in helping individuals and groups build confidence in outdoor environments. From beginners taking their first steps into navigation to seasoned adventurers looking to refine their skills, the organisation offers structured, supportive pathways that encourage growth at every level. Kevin’s attention to detail, safeguarding focus, and enthusiasm for adventure ensure that participants feel both challenged and supported.

At its heart, Salamander Outdoors is about more than skills, it’s about creating opportunities for people to discover what they’re capable of. Under Kevin’s guidance, the outdoors becomes not just a place to explore, but a place to thrive.

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