{"id":5381,"date":"2022-01-18T20:13:40","date_gmt":"2022-01-18T19:13:40","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/ystersup.com\/?page_id=5381"},"modified":"2024-10-14T20:41:55","modified_gmt":"2024-10-14T18:41:55","slug":"meet-the-team","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/ystersup.com\/en\/meet-the-team\/","title":{"rendered":"Meet the team"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>[et_pb_section fb_built=&#8221;1&#8243; fullwidth=&#8221;on&#8221; _builder_version=&#8221;4.16&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][et_pb_fullwidth_header title=&#8221;It all began with an allround SUP&#8221; subhead=&#8221;Meet the team&#8221; _builder_version=&#8221;4.16&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; subhead_font_size=&#8221;24px&#8221; background_image=&#8221;https:\/\/ystersup.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/Allround.jpg&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][\/et_pb_fullwidth_header][\/et_pb_section][et_pb_section fb_built=&#8221;1&#8243; _builder_version=&#8221;4.16&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][et_pb_row _builder_version=&#8221;4.16&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][et_pb_column type=&#8221;4_4&#8243; _builder_version=&#8221;4.16&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][et_pb_text _builder_version=&#8221;4.21.0&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; custom_padding=&#8221;||25px|||&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;]<\/p>\n<h2>It all began with an allround SUP<\/h2>\n<p>Yster SUP&#8217;s journey commenced in the early 2010s with a traditional all-around SUP board.\u00a0<\/p>\n<p>Imagine a board with a radiant red hue, adorned with tribal prints, and featuring a pronounced curve along its length &#8211; known as a hefty rocker in paddleboard parlance. This board sparked a revolution in Per Vallbo, culminating in the launch of Yster SUP in 2016.\u00a0<\/p>\n<p>Per saw an opportunity.\u00a0<\/p>\n<p>The challenging northern waters were devoid of SUP boards designed to withstand their rugged beauty. Armed with ambition and the spirit of innovation, Per began the adventure of creating something both unique and vital. Two years and numerous prototypes later, the first Yster board was born.<\/p>\n<p>Yster, an old Swedish term embodying &#8216;frisky and playful,&#8217; reflects the essence of our brand.\u00a0<\/p>\n<p>We make SUP boards designed to give you a smooth ride, even in choppy waters and wind. Known for their impressive speed, straight-line tracking, and superior stability, Yster boards are your go-to for touring, training, and racing.<\/p>\n<p>We are driven by an unwavering commitment to sustainability, quality, and performance. With Yster SUP, you&#8217;re not just getting a product; you&#8217;re gaining a trusted companion for your aquatic adventures. We&#8217;re not in the business of making all-around boards; we create boards for those who yearn for the thrill of testing their limits, tackling challenges head-on, and embodying the playful spirit of the north.<\/p>\n<p>[\/et_pb_text][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][et_pb_row column_structure=&#8221;1_3,1_3,1_3&#8243; _builder_version=&#8221;4.16&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][et_pb_column type=&#8221;1_3&#8243; _builder_version=&#8221;4.16&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][et_pb_team_member name=&#8221;Anna Nadolna&#8221; image_url=&#8221;https:\/\/ystersup.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/Anna2.jpg&#8221; admin_label=&#8221;Anna&#8221; _builder_version=&#8221;4.16&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;]<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/ystersup.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/11\/Poland.png?ssl=1\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-5432 alignleft size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/ystersup.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/11\/Poland.png?resize=44%2C29&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"\" width=\"44\" height=\"29\" \/><\/a><a href=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/ystersup.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/11\/UK.png?ssl=1\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-5418 alignleft size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/ystersup.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/11\/UK.png?resize=44%2C29&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"\" width=\"44\" height=\"29\" \/><\/a>Anna is a true pioneer within stand-up paddling. She took up paddle boarding in 2010 and founded Cambridge-based SUPer Whale in 2015. She is also a certified SUP Flat Water Instructor accredited by ISA.<\/p>\n<p>[\/et_pb_team_member][\/et_pb_column][et_pb_column type=&#8221;1_3&#8243; _builder_version=&#8221;4.16&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][et_pb_team_member name=&#8221;Craig Sawyer&#8221; image_url=&#8221;https:\/\/ystersup.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/02\/Craig.jpg&#8221; admin_label=&#8221;Craig&#8221; _builder_version=&#8221;4.25.2&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;]<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/ystersup.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/11\/UK.png?ssl=1\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-5418 alignleft size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/ystersup.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/11\/UK.png?resize=44%2C29&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"\" width=\"44\" height=\"29\" \/><\/a>Craig discovered paddle boarding in 2010. He is filmmaker, qualified Personal Trainer &amp; Sports Nutritionalist and in recent years has discovered a love for ultra-distance endurance racing, where brute power is no good without strategy, fuelling and meticulous planning and preparation! Craig has raced in the UK endurance series, bagging a podium in the 72km Norfolk Broads Ultra. Craig completed the ultimate endurance race, the 2023 Yukon 1000 &#8211; a 1000 mile unsupported race into Alaska.<\/p>\n<p>[\/et_pb_team_member][\/et_pb_column][et_pb_column type=&#8221;1_3&#8243; _builder_version=&#8221;4.16&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][et_pb_team_member name=&#8221;Gregory Francois&#8221; image_url=&#8221;https:\/\/ystersup.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/11\/Greg.jpg&#8221; admin_label=&#8221;Greg&#8221; _builder_version=&#8221;4.16&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;]<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/ystersup.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/11\/France.png?ssl=1\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-5426 alignleft size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/ystersup.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/11\/France.png?resize=44%2C29&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"\" width=\"44\" height=\"29\" \/><\/a><a href=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/ystersup.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/11\/Sweden.png?ssl=1\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-5414 alignleft size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/ystersup.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/11\/Sweden.png?resize=44%2C29&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"\" width=\"44\" height=\"29\" \/><\/a>Greg grew up in Provence in France and moved to the far north of Sweden in 2011. Since 2017 he lives in the southern part of Sweden where he runs a water sports company. Greg is a true water man who enjoys the water every day everywhere.<\/p>\n<p>[\/et_pb_team_member][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][et_pb_row column_structure=&#8221;1_3,1_3,1_3&#8243; _builder_version=&#8221;4.16&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][et_pb_column type=&#8221;1_3&#8243; _builder_version=&#8221;4.16&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][et_pb_team_member name=&#8221;Ingeborg Mout&#8221; image_url=&#8221;https:\/\/ystersup.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/Ingeborg.jpg&#8221; admin_label=&#8221;Ingeborg&#8221; _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.0&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;]<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/ystersup.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/Netherlands-3.png?ssl=1\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-7149 alignleft size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/ystersup.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/Netherlands-3.png?resize=44%2C30&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"\" width=\"44\" height=\"30\" \/><\/a>Ingeborg has been paddling since she was &#8211; out of the blue &#8211; \u00a0gifted a paddle board over 10 years ago. Due to lack of instruction, she became a flat water sup instructor herself. With the Amsterdam canals as a backyard to her houseboat, Ingeborg literally lives on water. Tours through nature are her favorite. Since 5 years she\u2019s guiding multi-day expeditions on Norwegian fjords, where she met Leah Richardson. A dream come true tour in Sweden together led to the new <span style=\"color: #0000ff;\"><a style=\"color: #0000ff;\" href=\"http:\/\/www.supdriven.com\">SUPdriven Expeditions<\/a><\/span> where Ingeborg expands her waterways to Swedish nature.<\/p>\n<p>[\/et_pb_team_member][\/et_pb_column][et_pb_column type=&#8221;1_3&#8243; _builder_version=&#8221;4.16&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][et_pb_team_member name=&#8221;Leah Richardson&#8221; image_url=&#8221;https:\/\/ystersup.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/Leah.jpg&#8221; admin_label=&#8221;Leah&#8221; _builder_version=&#8221;4.22.1&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;]<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/ystersup.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/USA-1.png?ssl=1\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-7063 alignleft size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/ystersup.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/USA-1.png?resize=44%2C30&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"\" width=\"44\" height=\"30\" \/><\/a><a href=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/ystersup.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/11\/Sweden.png?ssl=1\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-5414 alignleft size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/ystersup.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/11\/Sweden.png?resize=44%2C29&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"\" width=\"44\" height=\"29\" \/><\/a>Leah loves exploring &#8211; and loves to do that on her SUP.\u00a0 Rejecting competition, Leah loves to nerd out and zen out with long paddles in both urban and wilderness settings.\u00a0 Her true meaning of adventure is a remarkable or unexpected journey where you feel outside of your comfort zone at times. You can find often her admiring the underside of bridges or heading out on multi-day unassisted SUP-tours, most often somewhere she hasn\u2019t paddled before. She strives to get more people on the water and shares her passion of SUP through her certified SUP teaching, touring, or with friends.<\/p>\n<p>[\/et_pb_team_member][et_pb_team_member name=&#8221;G\u00f6ran Gossa Gustavsson&#8221; image_url=&#8221;https:\/\/ystersup.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/Gossa.jpg&#8221; disabled_on=&#8221;on|on|on&#8221; admin_label=&#8221;G\u00f6ran&#8221; _builder_version=&#8221;4.25.2&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; disabled=&#8221;on&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;]<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/ystersup.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/11\/Sweden.png?ssl=1\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-5414 alignleft size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/ystersup.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/11\/Sweden.png?resize=44%2C29&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"\" width=\"44\" height=\"29\" \/><\/a>G\u00f6ran is an accomplished long-distance paddler who has a passion for ultra-distances races. His goal is not the competition itself, but the experience of nature, the social context, and his own personal challenge. He left his job in finance to fulfill his dream of promoting the importance of daring to take on new challenges, breaking established patterns, and finding new ways.<\/p>\n<p>[\/et_pb_team_member][\/et_pb_column][et_pb_column type=&#8221;1_3&#8243; _builder_version=&#8221;4.16&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][et_pb_team_member name=&#8221;Lindsey Tilton&#8221; image_url=&#8221;https:\/\/ystersup.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/Lindsey.jpg&#8221; admin_label=&#8221;Lindsey&#8221; _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.2&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; hover_enabled=&#8221;0&#8243; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221; sticky_enabled=&#8221;0&#8243;]<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/ystersup.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/USA-1.png?ssl=1\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-7063 alignleft size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/ystersup.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/USA-1.png?resize=44%2C30&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"\" width=\"44\" height=\"30\" \/><\/a>Lindsey has a passion for pushing boundaries and helping others realize their own strength to achieve their goals. Lindsey currently holds the female record for Last Paddler Standing, paddling for 48 consecutive hours on the water and the first female to complete the Great Alabama 650 on a SUP boards. As an Iron Crusader, she has paddle boarded from the Bahamas to Florida in X4CF, showcasing her endurance and resilience. With expertise in mindset mastery and a background as a yoga teacher she seamlessly integrates meditation, breathwork, visualization, and other techniques to optimize performance.<\/p>\n<p>[\/et_pb_team_member][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][et_pb_row column_structure=&#8221;1_3,1_3,1_3&#8243; _builder_version=&#8221;4.16&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][et_pb_column type=&#8221;1_3&#8243; _builder_version=&#8221;4.16&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][et_pb_team_member name=&#8221;Louise Stapel&#8221; image_url=&#8221;https:\/\/ystersup.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/11\/Lollo.jpg&#8221; admin_label=&#8221;Lollo&#8221; _builder_version=&#8221;4.16&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;]<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/ystersup.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/11\/Sweden.png?ssl=1\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-5414 alignleft size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/ystersup.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/11\/Sweden.png?resize=44%2C29&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"\" width=\"44\" height=\"29\" \/><\/a>As a PT, Louise has developed her own training concept yogiWOD. She was introduced to Yster in 2017 and takes her SUP on the water all year round. Apart from her fitness studio, &#8220;Lollo&#8221; runs the Yster SUP Test Center Badhusviken an hour west of Stockholm.<\/p>\n<p>[\/et_pb_team_member][\/et_pb_column][et_pb_column type=&#8221;1_3&#8243; _builder_version=&#8221;4.16&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][et_pb_team_member name=&#8221;Martin Hunter&#8221; image_url=&#8221;https:\/\/ystersup.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/11\/Martin.jpg&#8221; admin_label=&#8221;Martin Hunter&#8221; _builder_version=&#8221;4.16&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;]<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/ystersup.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/11\/Australia.png?ssl=1\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-5420 alignleft size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/ystersup.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/11\/Australia.png?resize=44%2C29&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"\" width=\"44\" height=\"29\" \/><\/a><a href=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/ystersup.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/11\/Sweden.png?ssl=1\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-5414 alignleft size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/ystersup.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/11\/Sweden.png?resize=44%2C29&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"\" width=\"44\" height=\"29\" \/><\/a>Martin grew up along the largest river in Australia and spent a lot of time paddling on the river. The endless hours on the river made him a world class athlete. He has participated in two Olympics as an athlete, and four as a coach. He has won three World Championships medals in kayak K1 and K2 and the Swedish Championship in SUP Sprint. He also holds a Bachelor\u2019s Degree in Sports Science.<\/p>\n<p>[\/et_pb_team_member][\/et_pb_column][et_pb_column type=&#8221;1_3&#8243; _builder_version=&#8221;4.16&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][et_pb_team_member name=&#8221;Maya Sergel&#8221; image_url=&#8221;https:\/\/ystersup.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/11\/Maya.jpg&#8221; admin_label=&#8221;Maya&#8221; _builder_version=&#8221;4.19.4&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;]<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/ystersup.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/11\/Sweden.png?ssl=1\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-5414 alignleft size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/ystersup.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/11\/Sweden.png?resize=44%2C29&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"\" width=\"44\" height=\"29\" \/><\/a>Maya grew up along the Swedish west coast and started off as a kite surfer when she discovered stand-up paddling. She then started racing and became a multiple Swedish SUP Champion in long distance, technical race and sprint. Maya has represented Sweden internationally on the Euro tour as well as the World Championship.<\/p>\n<p>[\/et_pb_team_member][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][et_pb_row column_structure=&#8221;1_3,1_3,1_3&#8243; _builder_version=&#8221;4.16&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][et_pb_column type=&#8221;1_3&#8243; _builder_version=&#8221;4.16&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][et_pb_team_member name=&#8221;Michael Jacobsen&#8221; image_url=&#8221;https:\/\/ystersup.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/11\/Michael.jpg&#8221; admin_label=&#8221;Michael Jacobsen&#8221; _builder_version=&#8221;4.16&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;]<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/ystersup.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/11\/Denmark.png?ssl=1\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-5422 alignleft size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/ystersup.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/11\/Denmark.png?resize=44%2C29&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"\" width=\"44\" height=\"29\" \/><\/a>Living next to the sea, Michael is a true water sports man. When he is not paddling above the water surface, he goes cold water swimming practically every day of the year. Michael is a recognised face at Vedbaek kayak club, 30 mins north of Copenhagen.<\/p>\n<p>[\/et_pb_team_member][\/et_pb_column][et_pb_column type=&#8221;1_3&#8243; _builder_version=&#8221;4.16&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][et_pb_team_member name=&#8221;Per Vallbo&#8221; image_url=&#8221;https:\/\/ystersup.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/Per.jpg&#8221; admin_label=&#8221;Per&#8221; _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.0&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;]<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/ystersup.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/11\/Sweden.png?ssl=1\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-5414 alignleft size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/ystersup.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/11\/Sweden.png?resize=44%2C29&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"\" width=\"44\" height=\"29\" \/><\/a>Per grew up on a peninsula in the quiet archipelago of southern Sweden. There was not much to do there other than water sports and having practiced windsurfing and kayaking, he bought his first SUP in 2011. After a couple of years on an allround board he decided to put his studies in fluid mechanics and Master\u2019s degree in engineering design with polymers into practice and founded Yster SUP.<\/p>\n<p>[\/et_pb_team_member][\/et_pb_column][et_pb_column type=&#8221;1_3&#8243; _builder_version=&#8221;4.16&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][et_pb_team_member name=&#8221;Skip Innes&#8221; image_url=&#8221;https:\/\/ystersup.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/Skip.jpg&#8221; admin_label=&#8221;Skip Innes&#8221; _builder_version=&#8221;4.25.2&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;]<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/ystersup.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/11\/UK.png?ssl=1\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-5418 alignleft size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/ystersup.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/11\/UK.png?resize=44%2C29&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"\" width=\"44\" height=\"29\" \/><\/a>Skip Innes has been in and around the water and the great outdoors all of his life and is driven by passion for the outdoors and adventure. Around 10 years ago Skip decided to get out of the rat race and start sharing his passion and knowledge with others and set up \u201cThe SHAC\u201d an outdoor adventure company based in the South of England. 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