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EAST OF ENGLAND

Boat Operators

RYA The Green Blue

Certified: Kate Fortnam

https://thegreenblue.org.uk/

Narwhal Expeditions

Certified: Katherine Knight, Eric Holden

https://www.narwhalexpeditions.com/

Narwhal Expeditions specialises in sailing adventures in the wildest places on earth. Narwhal is a 50ft steel sailing yacht, built for expeditions in the high latitudes. We offer places for up to six people on expeditions that last between one and three weeks. Whilst on board you will have the opportunity to learn and take part in sailing the boat. You will also be able to help monitor and record marine mammal sightings and participate in environmental science projects. This year we are sailing to arctic Norway, why not join us for the adventure of a lifetime?

Yorkshire Coast Nature Seabird and Whale Trips

Certified: Richard Baines

www.yorkshirecoastnature.co.uk

The Yorkshire coast is becoming famous for its whale watching! We have been running our high- quality trips since 2014. Choose a full or half day trip from the beautiful village of Staithes six miles north of Whitby in search of both cetaceans and seabirds. On our coast we have Minke whales, harbour porpoise, bottle-nosed and white-beaked dolphins. Throughout the day you will have a great opportunity to learn about field craft and identification from our local expert guides in a small and friendly group environment.

Whitby Coastal Cruises

Certified: Paul Hobson, Bryan Clarkson

https://whitbycoastalcruises.com

We offer whale watching and wildlife trips daily from Whitby aboard the Summer Queen and the Esk Belle III.

Queensferry Charters

Certified: Neil Horsley

http://www.queensferrycruises.com

We operate the traditional motro launch ‘Queensferry’ from Scarborough over a 15 mile range from her home port, between April and November. We offer porpoise, whale, dolphin and seal watching trips.

Coastal Exploration Company

Certified: Duncan Able, Henry Chamberlain, Colin Howell, David White, Mark Watson, Nick Stokes, Zoe Dunford, George Getley

www.coastalexplorationcompany.co.uk

Explore the wilderness of the north Norfolk coast on our professionally skippered traditional wooden fishing boats under sail, enjoy delicious locally sourced food and recharge your soul. We run a series of sails from engineless salt marsh exploration to coastal sails, to overnight trips, that can focus on wild swims, foraging, wildlife, sailing smuggling or cargo delivery.

Jet Adventures

Certified: John Kitching

https://www.jetadventures.co.uk

We offer sightseeing, wildlife watching and fun trips operating out of Lowestoft, running up into Norfolk, from 30 minutes to a full day duration. W mainly see seals (grey and common) and seabirds, but occasionally whales, dolphins and other marine life.

Ardent Training RYA

Certified: Charly Hewett

https://ardent-training.com/

GO2SEA

Certified: Stuart Barnes

https://go2sea.co.uk/

Experience the ultimate wildlife adventure with our boat tours offering breath-taking views and unforgettable memories.

BDMLR (Thames) and Greenwich Yacht Club

Certified operator: Dee Smith

 

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Adventure Operators

Discovery Kayaking

Certified: Gordon Keddie

www.discoverykayaking.co.uk

Join us for fun Sea Kayaking. We travel to the best locations and use all of the coast as our playground and training venues, nowhere is off limits. On our discovery and explore trips we escape the hustle of the everyday and set off to explore the remote coastal wilderness of inlets, lochs, skerries and on the way have sparkling encounters with seals, sea birds galore, porpoise and more, whilst being engulfed in the delights of breath-taking landscapes. By the time you leave us, after a weekend or fortnight you will have had fun, discovered friends and explored new waters.

Wetwheels Yorkshire

Certified: Peter Richardson

www.wetwheelsyorkshire.com

Based in Whitby, Wetwheels Yorkshire builds disabled people’s confidence by providing the opportunity to access the sea in a fun, safe, stimulating and rewarding way using a specially modified, fully accessible powerboat. Subject to prevailing conditions, beneficiaries may have the opportunity to encounter Minke whale, bottlenose dolphin, harbour porpoise, common and grey seals, alongside a wide rnage of seabirds.

Canoe Wild Limited

Certified: Lucy Mangnall-Green

www.canoewild.co.uk

Canoe Wild brings to you a delightful sea kayaking tour of Pegwell Bay a stunning National nature reserve that is home to our local seal population! The sea kayaking tour launches from Ramsgate and will last 3 hours, with 2.5 hours of this being paddling time. This will include a half an hour break for seal spotting! No experience necessary, we just ask that your fit and healthy enough to paddle for a few hours. This is the perfect way to hit the waves and give sea kayaking a go whilst also being able to observe the playful seals that call our coastline home.

JCopeland Wildlife

Certified operator: James Copeland

jcopelandwildlife.com

Hi, I'm james, im a freelance outdoor instructor based in kent, with a emphasis on getting people out in nature and sharing my passion for wildlife.

INTERNATIONAL

Boat Operators

Indigo Blue Sailing

Certified: Richard George

https://indigobluesailing.co.uk/

Henry Harper

Certified operator: Henry Harper

www.linkedin.com/in/henry-harper

I am an accomplished and highly qualified, freelance whale watching Skipper-Guide, with over 10
years’ experience leading responsible whale watching expeditions and scientific cetacean surveys in Pico (Azores); Skjervoy (Norway); Algarve (Portugal) and the West coast of Scotland.

Merman Conservation Expeditions Ltd, Scotland and Greece.

Certified operator: Chris Taklis

https://www.mermanconservation.co.uk

Merman Conservation Expeditions Ltd conducts wildlife surveys in Pelion (Greece) and the UK, focusing on marine and coastal species. Based in Greece, we cover the Mt. Pelion area and
Pagasetic Gulf, with UK locations depending on customer needs.
Our work includes monitoring seals, dolphins, sharks, and invasive species, alongside broader
biodiversity research. We offer scientific surveys, citizen science programs, and conservation expeditions using eco-friendly methods like land-based observations. We also educate people on conducting wildlife surveys while following ethical wildlife guidelines similar to the WISE Scheme.

Adventure Operators

Moryak Premium Sea Kayaking

Certified: Jurg Endres, Sharon Sven Hagler, Leonard Den Hollander, Ella Zehnder

 

Canoe and kayak tours and courses, paddlesports centre.

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NORTH EAST ENGLAND

Boat Operators

Hartlepool Marina Limited & On Water Training Seafari (Rib BluEye)

Certified operator: Rachael Forster

http://hartlepool-marina.com/

Seafari Experience (2.5hr experience) including shoreside presentation and RIB experience, locking out into Tees Bay and hoping to see any local Seals (grey and common) passage plan up the Tees to Seal Sands SSSI. White beaked dolphins (not as common in the last 5 years) in Tees Bay, and Bottlenose dolphins (from May to September). We only do a handful a year, due to skipper availablity. We run as ASI SUP school, predominantly the standup paddleboarding is in the marina however more experienced paddlers can go out into Tees Bay (passing Bird Island) a SSSI site in Hartlepool Marina Ltd waters.  

Alison Pake

Certified operator: Alison Pake

Conservation, Land and Sea protecting our seas, marine life along the coastline through immersive coastal adventures, wildlife and conservation monitoring - help preserve the unique ecosystems of the northeast coast and ensure a thriving natural world for future generations.

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NORTH WEST ENGLAND - PEEL PORTS

Peel Ports - Projects

Certified: Mark Atkinson, Luke Aldridge, Jenny Edwards

https://www.peelports.com/

Deputy Group Harbour Master Hydro and Dredging

Certified: Russell Bird

Vessel Operations

Certified: Joe Blythe

Van Oord - Dredging

Certified: Marine Bourgeois

Boskalis Dredging

Certified: Michael Brooke

Estuary Services Limited

Certified: Joe Easton

Thames Ecology PLA

Certififed: Kelda Hudson

Lead Marine Operations Manager

Certified: Richard Grad

Sheerwater Marine HSE Manager

Certified: Sarah Lauffer

AGHM Environment

Certified: Lisa Reilly

Head of Marine

Certified: Andrew Rushworth

Ambipar Response

Certified: Max Upot

DGHM Marine Projects

Certified: Nicole Read

Assistant Marine Manager

Certified: Busayo Afolabi

Deputy Manager Marine Operations

Certified: Rufus Redman

GIS officer

Certified: Kivanc Yucel

Senior Support Engineer

Certified: Steven Graham

Sales Development Manager Marine

Certified: Fraser McNab

Placement Student

Certified: Ella Metcalfe

Compliance officer

Certified: Caroline Baxter

KHM

Certified: Ian White

Port Police

Certified: Kris Catterall

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