Beyond the Breakers Talk

Beyond the Breakers with Brendon is a powerful one hour coastal talk built from real lived experience on the water.  It draws on a lifetime at sea. This includes paddling the entire UK coastline plus expeditions across coastal and open ocean environments worldwide.

This session is not a qualification. It is understanding.

Designed for anyone who paddles, swims, rows or simply spends time near the sea to gain greater understanding and confidence, the talk breaks down how our coastline really works. The focus is on getting you safely on the water, expanding your potential and making better decisions on or around the water.

You can book this talk for just you, a small group or host it in a theatre for up to 1000 people. In a world full of online self proclaimed experts, Brendon is driven to share real world understanding. This is done through gripping stories, hard lessons learned, practical insight and engaging storytelling.

Experience and credentials

Brendon brings over 40 years of hands on coastal experience, including over 20 ocean related qualifications, including SLSGB National Water Events Manager, Lifeguard trainer and assessor, Instructor qualifications across Canoe, kayak, SUP, open water swimming, sailing plus many more

World records and expeditions include, Stand up paddleboarding the entire UK coastline, 8 days & 4 minutes living on a SUP. Plus Paddling and white water kayaking in multiple countries from the Faroe Islands to the Indus River in Pakistan and many places in-between.

What the talk covers

• Tides and flow
• Waves, swell and wind
• National plus local weather reading
• Coastal awareness
• Route planning
• Communication on the water
• Wildlife encounters
• Water safety and drowning prevention understanding
• Understanding the difference between surf, coastal and open ocean zones

All delivered through real incidents, hard lessons, engaging stories and clear takeaways you can apply immediately.

Format

One hour talk plus 20 minute Q and A, Suitable for individuals or audiences up to 1000

Delivered with Brendon’s extensive teaching and public speaking experience

Cost

£250 per session, Plus agreed expenses. Only 10 sessions available for 2026.  Book your talk here, Brendon will then be in contract to confirm and talk if travel or accommodation expenses are required.  These will be mutually agreed.