West Coast Kayaks is owned by Les Allen, who is an Advanced Sea Kayak Instructor, National Training Provider and Assessor. He has paddled over 30,000 kilometers in a variety of conditions, designed and built the West Coast 555 expedition sea kayak and runs the West Coast Training Club.

"At West Coast Kayaks all our staff are certified instructors to ensure our advice is based on personal experience by qualified people. We are happy to demonstrate all advice and equipment as Sea Kayaking is our passion. Safety we take seriously, everything else has to be fun"  Les Allen