national trainers

These national trainers provide the full ISKGA syllabus.

europe & africa

Daniel Bengtsson - Advanced Guide

Daniel was born into the kayaking industry through the family business. He was introduced paddling at the age of 3 and worked as an instructor in the family business from the age of 14. At university he started to play and compete in Canoe Polo both nationally and internationally representing Sweden. His main background is Sea Kayaking but polo, whitewater, surf kayaking, surf ski are all disciplines he enjoys and indulge in. Read more…

Matt Larsson-Clifford - Advanced Guide (P)

A highly trusted, proactive and versatile Leader and Coach.  Extensively experienced in Personal Development Training within the outdoor environment.  An extremely innovative and forward thinking facilitator adept at development of adventure activities and concepts to suit the needs, abilities and experience of group/client or respective business goal.

Americas

Daniel Bengtsson - Advanced Guide

Daniel was born into the kayaking industry through the family business. He was introduced paddling at the age of 3 and worked as an instructor in the family business from the age of 14. At university he started to play and compete in Canoe Polo both nationally and internationally representing Sweden. His main background is Sea Kayaking but polo, whitewater, surf kayaking, surf ski are all disciplines he enjoys and indulge in. 

Matt Larsson-Clifford - Advanced Guide (P)

A highly trusted, proactive and versatile Leader and Coach.  Extensively experienced in Personal Development Training within the outdoor environment.  An extremely innovative and forward thinking facilitator adept at development of adventure activities and concepts to suit the needs, abilities and experience of group/client or respective business goal.

Torbjörn Söderholm - Advanced Guide

Torbjorn has a background in whitewater kayaking and climbing. He started with sea kayaking as a profession in 2005 after completing a one year long outdoor education with focus on practical skills for outdoor leadership, survival and safety in the activities mentioned above. Torbjorn and his business partner and wife currently own´s and run’s a sea kayaking business (Nautopp Kajakcenter Grebbestad) in the town of Grebbestad on the west coast of Sweden.

asia & oceania

Torbjörn Söderholm - Advanced Guide

Torbjorn has a background in whitewater kayaking and climbing. He started with sea kayaking as a profession in 2005 after completing a one year long outdoor education with focus on practical skills for outdoor leadership, survival and safety in the activities mentioned above. Torbjorn and his business partner and wife currently own´s and run’s a sea kayaking business (Nautopp Kajakcenter Grebbestad) in the town of Grebbestad on the west coast of Sweden.

Johan Wagner - Advanced Guide (P)

From  a self appointed club instructor at the kayak club in Tromsö to commercial courses there and in Sweden. Opened kayak centre in Sweden around 2000. Since then kayaking full time. Employs 5-10 guides through the season.

Daniel Bengtsson

ISKGA Advanced Guide

Daniel was born into the kayaking industry through the family business. He was introduced paddling at the age of 3 and worked as an instructor in the family business from the age of 14. At university he started to play and compete in Canoe Polo both nationally and internationally representing Sweden. His main background is Sea Kayaking but polo, whitewater, surf kayaking, surf ski are all disciplines he enjoys and indulge in.

Torbjörn Söderholm

ISKGA Advanced Guide

Torbjorn has a background in whitewater kayaking and climbing. He started with sea kayaking as a profession in 2005 after completing a one year long outdoor education with focus on practical skills for outdoor leadership, survival and safety in the activities mentioned above. Torbjorn and his business partner and wife currently own´s and run’s a sea kayaking business (Nautopp Kajakcenter Grebbestad) in the town of Grebbestad on the west coast of Sweden.

johan wagner

ISKGA Advanced Guide (P)

From  a self appointed club instructor at the kayak club in Tromsö to commercial courses there and in Sweden. Opened kayak centre in Sweden around 2000. Since then kayaking full time. Employs 5-10 guides through the season.

Matt larsson-clifford

ISKGA Advanced Guide (P)

A highly trusted, proactive and versatile Leader and Coach.  Extensively experienced in Personal Development Training within the outdoor environment.  An extremely innovative and forward thinking facilitator adept at development of adventure activities and concepts to suit the needs, abilities and experience of group/client or respective business goal.

Daniel Bengtsson

Daniel Bengtsson

ISKGA Advanced Guide

Daniel was born into the kayaking industry through the family business. He was introduced paddling at the age of 3 and worked as an instructor in the family business from the age of 14. At university he started to play and compete in Canoe Polo both nationally and internationally representing Sweden.

Torbjörn Söderholm

Torbjörn Söderholm

ISKGA Advanced Guide

Torbjorn has a background in whitewater kayaking and climbing. He started with sea kayaking as a profession in 2005 after completing a one year long outdoor education with focus on practical skills for outdoor leadership, survival and safety in the activities mentioned above. Torbjorn and his business partner and wife currently own´s and run’s a sea kayaking business (Nautopp Kajakcenter Grebbestad) in the town of Grebbestad on the west coast of Sweden.

Johan Wagner

Johan Wagner

ISKGA Advanced Guide (P)

From  a self appointed club instructor at the kayak club in Tromsö to commercial courses there and in Sweden. Opened kayak centre in Sweden around 2000. Since then kayaking full time. Employs 5-10 guides through the season.

Matt Larsson-Clifford

Matt Larsson-Clifford

ISKGA Advanced Guide (P)

A highly trusted, proactive and versatile Leader and Coach.  Extensively experienced in Personal Development Training within the outdoor environment.  An extremely innovative and forward thinking facilitator adept at development of adventure activities and concepts to suit the needs, abilities and experience of group/client or respective business goal.