Steve SmithSteve has been instructing for Woodsmoke since its inception. His
knowledge
of Woodland, River, Lakeland and Mountains alike, reflect his
lifelong love of the outdoors. Steve studied ‘Outdoor Education’ at
Bicton College, and then went on to lead outdoor activities, at various
centres, in and around the United Kingdom. Now, he combines wilderness
bushcraft with his other big passion - Open Canoeing. Steve has been an
instructor of canoe-craft for many years and builds his own
beautiful Cedar Strip Canoe’s, based on American Indian designs.
Steve has successfully led a challenging, two-month open canoe expedition down the Orange River in South Africa, a three-month expedition around the north east coast of North Island New Zealand, and a 2-month canoe trip across Lake Malawi. All these expeditions are completed in ‘stitch and tape’ canoes that Steve makes himself in country, from plywood. While continuing to instruct and lead courses for Woodsmoke, Steve also runs his own venture - Open River Canoe Adventures (ORCA), and leads canoe courses in conjunction with Woodsmoke (Lakelander & Voyageur Courses).
Steve has successfully led a challenging, two-month open canoe expedition down the Orange River in South Africa, a three-month expedition around the north east coast of North Island New Zealand, and a 2-month canoe trip across Lake Malawi. All these expeditions are completed in ‘stitch and tape’ canoes that Steve makes himself in country, from plywood. While continuing to instruct and lead courses for Woodsmoke, Steve also runs his own venture - Open River Canoe Adventures (ORCA), and leads canoe courses in conjunction with Woodsmoke (Lakelander & Voyageur Courses).