About the energetic and exciting
waterborne
Sian and Drew opened the waterborne doors on Saturday May
26th 2006, welcoming family, friends and guests to share the
start of their new venture in Porthleven.
Drew Pilley
Started paddling in 1988 whilst on an outdoor education course
taught by the likes of Chris Blakey and Stuart Wagstaff from
there proceeded to work at centres around the country such
as Benmore in Scotland, Outward Bound in Wales and Little
Killary in Ireland. Drew has kayaked extensively in Scotland
and North Wales and also paddled in Nepal and the French Alps.
With a slight change of tack he attended a course in boat
building in Falmouth which brought him to Cornwall. With both
his outdoor and boat building skills he was able to secure
work with Truro College as technician and a lecturer on the
outdoor education programs and is currently the principal
of the R.Y.A.centre. Living in Porthleven Drew felt that it
was an ideal place to run kayaking sessions and trips from
so he and his wife made the move to secure premises and support
from the harbour master and set up Waterborne est 2006.
Drew's Professional qualifications:
- B.C.U. Level 3 Kayak Coach inland.
- B.C.U. Level 3 Surf
- B.C.U. Level 3 Sea
- B.C.U .five star sea trained
- B.C.U. Three star Open Canoe.
- B.C.U. Foundation Safety and rescue test Assessor
- B.C.U. Level 1 and 2 coach tutor
- R.Y.A. Dingy Senior Instructor. With keel boat and advanced
instructor endorsements
- R.Y.A. Powerboat Instructor.
- R.Y.A. Safety Boat Certificate.
- R.Y.A. Competent Crew Certificate.
- R.Y.A. Diesel Engine Certificate
- R.Y.A. Coastal Skipper Yacht master Shore based certificate
- V.H.F. Radio Licence
- H.S.E. First aid at work
- Qualified boatbuilder and FRP Laminator
Sian Pilley
Is from Cornish stock and has an infinity with all things
Cornish, especially when it comes to the beaches and stunning
scenery of the cliffs where the land meets the sea.
With a background in the arts Sian completed a degree in
art in a social context at Bristol before going on to do a
PGCE at Marjon in Plymouth and gaining qualified teacher status.
Sian has worked at a number of schools in Cornwall, including
Porthleven, and now works part time for Cornwall Music service teaching music in primary schools.
As well as running the business with Drew, she also enjoys being a Mum and
looking after Ivy and Arlo, Sian and Drews young and lively children!
Sian also has a background in stories and story telling and
believes this to be an important part of community life and
often gets involved with organising community projects and
devising Cornish curriculum material for schools.
Sian is keen to develop waterborne and its position within the community of Porthleven hopefully inspiring children including Ivy and Arlo with the taste and smell of the sea.
Also a keen musician,
Sian is always up for a good knees up.
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