Jeff
Hi, my name is Jeff Allen; I love the Ocean and I get a great deal of satisfaction in introducing people to the world of sea kayaking.
I have been involved on the Ocean on and off for the past 25 years, ever since moving to Cornwall and I hold a great deal of respect for this environment. Its many moods and ever-changing atmosphere never cease to amaze me.
Falmouth has a long and distinguished maritime history and this is where I call my home; I know the coastline of Cornwall intimately.
I founded Sea Kayaking Cornwall in 2003 and started to teach and guide around the South West Peninsular, I do not however limit my kayaking activities to just Cornwall; I have instructed and led groups in many other areas around the world.
In 2004 I travelled to Japan and with Hadas Feldman made a full circumnavigation of the four main islands of Honshu, Kyushu, Hokkaido and Shikoku, a distance in excess of 6500 kilometers.
In 2005 I was a part of the first British team to circumnavigate the remote Antarctic Island of South Georgia, long considered by sea kayakers around the world as being the ultimate challenge in ocean paddling. Also on that expedition were Peter Bray, Nigel Dennis and once more Hadas Feldman.
In March 2008 I set off to start a long term exploration/circumnavigation of Scandinavia by sea kayak and ski, leaving Goteborg in Sweden I paddled north and to date I have managed to reach as far north as the small town of Sjervoy, just short of europes most northerley cape, Nordkap.
The expedition, apart from being one hell of an adventure is also aiming to raise money and awareness for the Ovarian Cancer Action.
The last leg of the expedition had to be aborted early due to one of the expedition members being taken seriously ill, it is hoped that this expedition shall be continued sometime in 2011.
This coming spring, myself and two others; Harry Whelan and Chris Millington shall be making an attempt to break the ’Around Ireland’ record which was established in 1990 and stands at 33 days.
For more information on this epic challenge go to
When I am not paddling I write for the kayaking press and regularly contribute to ‘Ocean Paddler’ magazine, I enjoy delivering inspirational/motivational presentations about my expeditions and other sea kayaking related topics. For further details on my writing visit www.jeffallen.co.uk
For the last few years I have been developing a series of Incident Management and rescue clinics, specifically designed for expedition paddlers.
All of my expeditions are presently dedicated to the Ovarian Cancer Action charity.
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