Born and bred in the North East of England, Leigh has been involved professionally in outdoor education for 30 years.

A specialist British Canoeing Sea Kayak guide, he has guided in Scotland, the Maldives, Greece, New Zealand, Gozo, and now loves to share his passion for Kayaking in Italy and the Lake District, England.

When not in a kayak Leigh is equally at home on a yacht or donning scuba diving gear, but he leaves the paragliding to Patrizia, his Italian partner.