The Outside Element

Specialties

The Outside Element offers the perfect opportunity for individuals, couples or small groups to have a go at kayaking or canoeing; a chance for you to do this at your leisure and at your level, outside on a river or inside in a pool. Whether you’re thinking of buying your own craft, training for a triathlon or adventure race or simply «want to give it a go because it looks fun».

The Outside Element can tailor the session just for you.

History

Established in 2007.

After several years taking groups paddling in Bristol’s Floating Harbour Dennis realised there was no-​one who catered for those who wanted to learn to kayak and canoe in their own time or with their partner.

The Outside Element came to be. It has continued to grow year on year and as well as a larger client base, The Outside Element has increased the services offered, with pool sessions and white water trips introduced for 2010.

Meet the Business Owner

Dennis S.

Business Owner

Dennis has been paddling for over 20 years, starting as a young Sea Scout and buying his first fibreglass boat at the age of 12. Over the years he has used kayaking and canoeing with various youth groups, including young offenders and disabled youngsters, to raise self-​esteem and to introduce them to something new, and with adult groups, including an addiction recovery charity and stag and hen do’s. Dennis can be found on the water in Bristol or on the many of the West Country rivers and waterways all year round.