At Expedition Paddler, we don’t just have the awards and experience to guide or coach you in your development as a sea kayaker—we have the passion. For the past 30 years, with over 30,000 sea miles beneath our keels, sea kayaking, the ocean, and journeying through the coastal marine environment have been our way of life. We believe we can add incredible value to your skills as an ocean paddler.

Jeff Allen discovered his passion for Seakayaking as a young cub scout and later on as a soldier in the British Army. After leaving the military in 1987, he settled in Cornwall, where he studied traditional boat building. Jeff's love for the outdoors led him to explore the local coastline and to share his expertise in expedition sea kayaking.

In 2003, Jeff established 'Sea Kayaking Cornwall,' the region's first commercial sea kayaking venture. He furthered his impact by founding Expedition Paddler as an expedition sea kayaking company and the International Sea Kayak Guide Alliance in 2012, advocating for the interests of sea kayak guides worldwide.

Jeff's personal expeditions have taken him around the coasts of Japan, Ireland, South Georgia and along Scandinavia's western coast from Gothenburg as far north as Nordkapp.  Additionally, Jeff leads commercial expeditions in locations like Norway, Alaska, Sardinia, Malta, as well as in Cornwall and throughout Great Britain.

Anna is a British Canoeing Advanced Sea Kayak Leader and an ISKGA Coastal Guide. Her love for outdoor expeditions is rooted in their simplicity, and she loves engaging with adventures in the wild. An architect by profession, Anna has a deep interest in maritime architecture and lifestyle, blending her passions for coastal exploration and design. Her Sea Kayak Expeditions have taken her along the coastlines of Italy, Spain, Croatia, England, Scotland,  Ireland, Norway and Alaska. 

Lee, a former Royal Marines Mountain Leader, is now deeply entrenched in water sports, with a background of white water and kayak marathon racing. Notable feats include completing the arduous Devizes to Westminster race four times, twice alongside a triple amputee veteran, raising funds for charity. His passion for sea kayaking ignited during the Queen's Diamond Jubilee pageant on the Thames. Lee crossed the English Channel as part of the Royal Marines' 350th anniversary celebrations, advocating paddle sports in the military and often leads expeditions for veterans in folding kayaks.

Lee holds advanced qualifications in sea kayaking and is an ISKGA Advanced Guide and BC Advanced Sea Kayak Leader, with expertise in expedition skills and sea survival. He is also an outdoor enthusiast, promoting leave-no-trace practices and offering unique culinary and fire lighting experiences from his kayak. Lee has guided expeditions in Norway, France, Cyprus, Turkey, and the UK.