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Simon Allfree
Name: Simon Allfree
Best known as: Si
Hometown: Ashby-De-La-Zouch
Living now: Betws-y-Coed, North Wales
Discipline: Anything with a paddle
Class: It's all class
Why should you be on the Peak PS team?: Always keen and enthusiastic, ready to rally.
What can you bring to the party?: Chips and dip with some good chat.
How did you get into paddling?: I first sat in a family friends kayak age 7 it was all down hill from there.
Achievements: Loads of great days out on the water with friends and clients.
What's your paddling goals for 2025? Do more coaching and have fun.
Do you have any paddlesport qualification? Yes, I have British Canoeing Awarding body qualifications in canoe, ww kayak, sea kayak, rafting and SUP. International Rafting Federation qualifications in ww kayaks and duckies and Rescue 3 qualifications in water and rope rescue.
Best things about paddling: Getting to see amazing locations that would otherwise not be accessible.
Best boating moment: Arriving on the beach after 26 days on the river to find polar bears is hard to beat.
Worst boating moment: Having to leave the beach with the polar bears.
Any other Hobbies: Climbing / mountaineering, mountain biking, trail running and surfing.
Ultimate worldwide destination: Falkland Islands
Food: Dal Bhat
Drink: Beer or water
Music: a very eclectic mix
Movie: Mountain Queen the Summits of Lhakpa Sherpa
Read: Born to Run: Christopher McDougall
Piece of Peak PS Kit: Deluxe 2.5L Evo. Light, great freedom of movement and super dry.
