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  We enjoyed an excellent estuary tour with our guide Andy. We enjoyed learning about the history of the area and looking at the old maps before we started, and being... read more

    V5976DMcarolinea
    26 May 2021

    star rating  Lovely kayak outing, with Andrew and Ken, down the River Coquet and back. The guides were friendly, helpful and encouraging to all six of my family. We look... read more

    A4281JXpault
    5 June 2021

    star rating  My friend and I had such an amazing kayaking trip. We got Ken and Andrew as our instructors, they were amazing- helpful, knowlegable, enthusiastic and so funny. Lovely wildlife to... read more

    Ray_Soraya
    12 June 2021

    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  We had a lovely experience kayaking. All the guides were patient and kind and allowed the kayaking to go at a slow pace so everyone in the group could keep... read more

    s-dutton26
    19 September 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 had a lovely experience kayaking. All the guides were patient and kind and allowed the kayaking to go at a slow pace so everyone in the group could keep... read more

    Dutton
    1 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  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  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  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

    Alison T
    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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