Who We Are
East of England Paddlesports started out life as a Facebook group in 2017 and has quickly grown into a community of like-minded outdoor enthusiasts.
This website is an evolution of the much-loved group, designed to offer members even more value and choice.
We hope the Facebook group continues to be a place for members to easily contact each other, post events in their local area, have discussions and offer recommendations.
If you have any ideas to help further develop the club please contact us.
What We’ve Achieved:
Attracted over 13.500 Facebook group members since 2017.
Awarded the Active Essex ‘Active Club of the Year 2021’ award / Active Suffolk ‘Active Club of the Year’ Runner up 2022.
Biggest Affiliated Club with British Canoeing (Read more here).
Became a British Canoeing ‘She Paddles’ accredited club.
Connected local communities throughout the East of England.
Organised several events throughout the UK and Europe.
Local litter picks, raised money for charities and food bank donations.
Shared regular discounts, product reviews and recommendations.
Created a wide range of branded merchandise to bring club members together.
Oli Jordan - Founder
Oli spent twelve years working as an outdoor activity instructor around the world and since May 2021 he is pushing East of England Paddlesports full time! Creating the EOEPS group was his way of staying connected to the outdoor industry and making new friends. He has several paddleboards, inflatable and solid, several kayaks and a canoe!
Read more about his qualifications.
Andy Large
Andy joined in 2018 for a night paddle, having been retired for a year from corporate life and wanting to spend more time on the water. Within a month he had tried SUP and bought one! Andy now owns two kayaks and two SUPs. He has become a very active member of the group both on and off the water, and in 2019 Andy joined as admin to help manage activities and events for the growing group.
Jess Ashley
Having grown up next to the sea in Canada, there is no surprise Jess is into all things water! Jess is a wild swimmer, sailor, marine medic and started paddleboarding in 2019. You can regularly find her in or on the seas and rivers when she’s not working as a vet nurse. Jess will help with Instagram and events, along with daily admin duties! Be sure to say hi if you see her out.
Matt Payne
Growing up in Poole with a family of water lovers, it was inevitable Matt would end up on the water! Kayaking was first, then he found Paddleboarding in 2020. Matt moved to Essex and joined ‘EOEPS’ where he very quickly became an active presence within the group, to even helping the team run events and socials. Matt will help with all things I.T and the daily running of the group and future events! Be sure to say hi when you see him out on the water!