The Coquet Shorebase Trust is a community based registered charity located on the Northumberland coast at Amble.

We utilise water based activity to enhance the lives of people of all ages from 8 – 80. As a charity we work with all sections of the community. A principal aim of our community activity is to help those who feel disenfranchised to develop the self confidence to become active members of the local community.

As a means to funding our charitable activity we provide water sports opportunities and training for all.

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WORK FOR US IN 2026

Work for us
Now recruiting for 2025 season,
A variety of roles available, read on to find out more.

Trainee Instructor and Hires Assistant (seasonal role March to October)
Part Time Centre Assistants (throughout July and August)
Freelance RYA/BCAB instructors and guides
Volunteers

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What People Say:

  • star rating  Thank you to fantastic tour lead Tim!
    We got the estuary tour for our dad for Father’s Day and we have all thoroughly enjoyed the trip. Tim was a... read more

    EmRoseSim
    17 July 2022

    star rating  An absolutely brilliant day of 1-1 sailing tuition. I can’t recommend “Coquet shorebase” enough. Everyone’s really friendly and I loved Andrew’s teaching style which was great fun... read more

    RufusYvonne
    3 August 2021

    star rating  Great all round experience kayaking through to warkworth! our guides Alex and hamish were fantastic, Plenty of crack and local history knowledge. Beautiful scenery and I was very surprised at... read more

    amdxxn
    1 October 2020

    star rating  We did a tour on sit on kayaks. Andrew was a very friendly and knowledgeable local guide. Such a beautiful scenic river and very quiet. Interesting to... read more

    helenbE6861PI
    28 October 2020
  • star rating  This was a great estuary trip from Amble to Warkworth and I would definitely recommend this to a wide range of ages. It was very safe and all necessary equipment... read more

    W9795VEdeborahw
    1 October 2021

    star rating  we had a great day on the river with these guys, our party was eclectic in ages and ability but the trust looked after us all and ensured we all... read more

    B6229DWalisont
    22 September 2021

    star rating  This was a brilliant kayaking trip run by a first class charity/trust. Highly trained, very friendly and informative leaders. Great for all ages and abilities and everyone made... read more

    Jennifer K
    1 August 2021

    star rating  Very enjoyable estuary paddle led by Ken. We improved greatly over the journey. Great value for a 4 hour experience with a guide who is knowledgeable not only about kayaking... read more

    michaelfK3617XT
    1 September 2021
  • star rating  Had a fabulous estuary tour lead by Ken. The Trust provides all equipment and has changing rooms and showers , great facilities. The tour was beautiful , a very calm... read more

    Isabelle297
    15 July 2022

    star rating  Really great instructor! And a very easy run - the river did most of the work. A lovely way of spending a couple of hours.

    kcbarlow
    21 September 2020

    star rating  We’re recommended to go here by Northeast Kayaks. Did an estuary tour on a double sit on Kayak. Had a nice introduction from Andrew our instructor and got kitted out.... read more

    Walshy1865
    22 September 2020

    star rating  This was a great estuary trip from Amble to Warkworth and I would definitely recommend this to a wide range of ages. It was very safe and all necessary equipment... read more

    Deborah W
    1 September 2021

CONTACT US

To book a course/session, make an enquiry or get further information please call or email us.

The office is open from 9am to 1pm Monday to Friday during the Summer and Monday to Thursday during the Winter months. At other times please email us using the form below and we will respond as soon as we can.

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