2021 #ShePaddles Cymru Ambassadors Announced

Location: Cynwyd (near Corwen), Denbighshire 

Club/Centre: Colwyn Canoe Club & Bala Canoe Club

Instagram: @linapatelcanoe

Lina applied to become a #ShePaddles Ambassador to support change for the future, primarily for not wanting her daughter to experience some of the things Lina has. Lina is looking forward to support from the inside to help develop a more welcoming and inclusive environment where women feel they can belong, contribute and thrive.

Interesting fact – Lina is a professional paddlesport and outdoor instructor as well as a director of the charity My Ebb and Flow which is for PTSD in veterans. Lina is a keen canoeist and enjoys expeditions, but has been involved in a number of disciplines through the years in some way, whether it be as a youth worker, working in some of London’s clubs, or doing adventure therapy with young people through social services up in Scotland and in the USA.

Location: Nant-Y-Ffrith, Wrexham

Instagram: @katiesimmo

By becoming a #ShePaddles Ambassador, Katie hopes to share the importance of protecting and respecting the coastline and waterways to ensure they can be enjoyed by future generations and to ensure the wildlife can thrive. Katie is also looking to continue to inspire numerous women into the world of paddlesport, especially stand up paddleboarding.

Interesting fact – Katie is well and truly embedded in the world of white water SUP and has won several WW races taking place in North Wales. Katie, is hoping to attend an expedition SUP course in Scotland later this year to combine SUP touring with mountain leadership and expeditions. 

Location: Brecon, Powys

Instagram: @clare_bambi

As a #ShePaddles Ambassador, Clare is hoping to share her journey to help other women realise that they can reach their paddling goals no matter their age. Clare is also passionate about increasing the number of women working within the industry as well as increasing the number of women role models within the community.

Interesting fact – Clare has been an instructor at various centres for over 13 years and has experienced paddling in some beautiful locations from the Ardeche to the river Dyfi.