Hello and welcome to The Outside Element - a business started and run by Dennis Stanfield, qualified kayaking and canoeing coach from, the heart of the lovely, historic City of Bristol, GB.

Growing up, Dennis could always be found mucking about in or around the water. Attending the local Sea Scout group nurtured his love of water activities and also developed his outdoor leadership skills and started him on the road to being a British Canoe Union kayak coach. He still enjoys nothing more than being outside in a natural environment, on the water or on a hillside. Dennis has developed the essential skills required to keep himself and those under his instruction safe but most importantly happy.

The Outside Element was started to fill the gap in the paddle-sport services in Bristol. No other dockside provider specialises in coaching individuals or pairs in either kayak or canoe. Dennis can be found on the water all year round, whether helping clients with their first strokes on Bristol's Floating Harbour or guiding the more experienced down the faster moving rapids of the West Country.