Our CREW
LYNNE RUDDICK
Founder & Director; paddle uk Open Water SUP Instructor; RLSS Open Water Life Guard; safeguarding lead; Registered Nurse; innovation consultant
Lynne set up Ripple Rebels CIC to ensure everyone has access to the physical and mental health benefits of the water and nature.
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Her vision is that blue and green therapy should be easily available and accessible for every mind and body. She spent four years in the care system and was adopted at eight years old and fully appreciates the life changing capacity of opportunity. She wants Ripple Rebels to create those moments of opportunity.
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Lynne has been exploring open water for more than 25 years as a sailor, scuba diver, kite surfer, swimmer and paddler. She also has the RYA Dayskipper Qualification and holds a radio license.
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Lynne is a registered nurse and is experienced in creating the conditions for innovation to flourish in health and social care settings. she is passionate about giving people a voice and empowering communities to solve social problems and reduce inequalities.
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She has also been working on reducing the use of single use plastic through Lose Your Bottle.
Gila Joffe
ISA Flat Water Instructor
BC Foundation Safety & Rescue Training
BC Core Coach
Aquatic First Aid
Gila joined our passionate bunch in march 2023. She moved to the area in 2021 and was instantly drawn to the water.
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After cycling for 30 years, she relished the opportunity to learn a new skill, meet new people and benefit from being near and on the water. She calls it her Mental Health Session. Gila met Lynne at a SUP event and that was it. She was hooked, and wanted to get involved with Ripple Rebels to inspire and grow the sport!
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she hopes to give everyone who joins a chance to forget about the daily grind, and instead hear the birds, listen to the water and appreciate our beautiful waterways.
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