ABOUT JON KIVELL

Jon’s love of the outdoors started while serving as a member of the Parachute Regiment. Upon leaving, he started working as an outdoor instructor for PBB. Jon has now been working in the outdoor industry based in South Wales for the past 17 years as the Manager of PBB Outdoor Education Centre.

He has recently discovered SUP and has fully embraced the sport taking part in all aspects including surfing, white water, racing, adventure touring, expeditions and travel. Jon comes from varied adventure background where he holds a range of instructor qualifications. Jon has been responsible for coaching and leading expeditions in paddlesport in various locations such as Canada, Spain, France and all over the British Isles.

As well as holding SUP instructor qualifications, Jon also holds instructor qualifications in climbing, mountaineering, caving, MTB and is also an Air Experience Tandem Paragliding Instructor.