Responsibilities and Qualifications
Guide and co-guide for day-courses and events
British Canoeing Awarding Body Paddlesport Instructor, Level 2
Many years of experience in organizing and leading kayaking tours
Founder of the Veslotour kayaking school (Zaporizhia, Ukraine)
Successful participation in many amateur kayaking races
Motivation
"For me, water has always been a place where movement and tranquility come together. I spent many years on the Dnipro River in Ukraine—as a kayaker, a guide, and someone who truly lives and breathes this sport. Out on the water, I find freedom, clarity, and that special kind of meditation that comes from paddling while feeling close to nature. That's exactly the feeling I want to pass on. Seeing people take their first paddle strokes, overcome challenges, and be glowing at the end of the day—that's the best thing for me. Water changes you. It makes you lighter, braver, more open. And I'm happy when I get to accompany people who want to discover that for themselves."
Yana