Paul Knight, owner of PK Paddlesport

PK Paddlesoprt

Prior to making the move into the outdoor activities industry in 2002 I was a mechanical engineer holding positions from technician and designer to workshop and quality management. I then worked exclusively in the outdoor activities industry both as a freelance coach and as a senior instructor with a leading outdoor activities provider.

Then in 2011 PK Paddlesport was formed. Using my engineering background and experience  in the outdoor industry I was able to offer support to paddlers both on and off the water. 

As of June 2024, I have closed the canoe and kayak repair workshop part of the PK Paddlesport business. I can still be contacted regarding coaching and leading on the water across the UK.

Paul Knight paddler

I am a level 3 coach with nearly 50 years of experience paddling kayaks and open canoes at home and abroad. 

I came into the sport via canoe slalom as a C2 and C1 paddler who competed at national and international level for over 10 years, finally retiring after 28 years of ranked competition. I am also a level 2 slalom coach specialising in C1 and C2.