The Corporate Boating Company is based at the waterfront at The National Sports Centre at Bisham Abbey, Marlow on the River Thames. Offering a host of fun and exiting water based activities, we've partnered with Bisham Abbey Conferencing Centre set in a beautiful and historic location offering a unique proposition.
At the National Sports Centre Bisham Abbey
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You can try calling us 9-5:30 pm Monday to Friday on 01628 560 355
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You can try calling us 9-5:30 pm Monday to Friday on 01628 560 355
Alternatively, leave your details below and we’ll get back to you right away.
Bisham Abbey, Marlow SL7 1RR
Just off the A404 between the M4 & M40 motorways, with easy access from London
The Corporate Boating Company
Meet Our Team
Our combined love for the River Thames, getting on the water, empowering people and sharing our passion brings together a mature team with tons of experience
Waterside Team
Guy Fisher
MD
Guy has always been drawn to the River Thames, water and boats (and the mountains!).
He owns a handful of river based brands and has a keen interest in empowering individuals.
A keen fixed seat rower, Guy created the Shiplake Outloars rowing club and has taken part in many challenges.
Guy is also a Trustee of the Rivertime Boat Trust charity based in Henley.
Guy lives locally and is married with three children.
Jay Dodson
Paddle Team Lead
Jay Dodson’s original career was in marketing mostly in the brewing industry working at director level with major and independent brewers as an employee and consultant.
He has spent the past 30 years working as a team and leadership development facilitator in a wide range of outdoor environments and has qualifications in paddlesports, climbing, hill walking, sailing and boating.
Jay lives on the River Thames on a narrow boat, and loves nothing more than sharing his passion about the benefits of being on the water with others
James Collins
Paddle Team
James is a British Canoeing Paddle Sport Instructor and Bellboat Helm.
His passion is getting people onto the water safely in a way that will build trust and hel;p them feel comfortable and enjoy new experiences on the water.
James’ worked as a furniture maker for nearly 30 yearsand still enjoys making bespoke wooden canoe equipment.
James is also an outdoor activity instructor, DofE supervisor assessor and scout leader.
Behind the Scenes
Simon Davis
Advisor
Simon and his late wife, Pat Davis MBE started and ran a Boat Hire and Corporate Regatta Company after a successful career in marketing.
Simon and Pat founded The Rivertime Boat Trust in 2007 launching ‘Rivertime’, a passenger boat to take out disabled and disadvantaged people on the River Thames.
His love of the Thames led him to become a founder member of The River Thames Society and The Traditional Boat Rally as well as being very involved with The Thames Punting Club and the initiator of The Regatta for the Disabled in Henley. Not satisfied with all this he has also collected over 500 books on the River Thames.
Darren Joy
Paddle Technical Advisor
Darren is a full time British Canoeing Level 5 Coach, the highest award possible for Coaching.
With over 20 years of experience, Darren is comfortable in all water environments.
He is also a home nation trainer for British Canoeing for safety and leadership awards, training the trainers and more recently closely consulting with British Canoeing.
Vanessa Fisher
PR & Marketing
Vanessa runs her own PR company, specializing in outdoor and travel.
After leaving university with an English degree, she joined and worked for the Ski Club of Great Britain for ten years, setting up their PR department.
With three children, she has managed to juggle her successful business, find time for loads of skiing and running.
Sue Raison
Accounts
Sue has worked with and supported Guy with his various businesses since early 2017.
Through her business, Abacus Antics, Sue develops long term working relationships with her clients working alongside them to ensure that their finances are both in good shape and as stress-free as possiblethrough quality bookkeeping and payroll services.
You’re in safe hands
Fully Qualified
Fully Insured
Our Staff are experienced, fully qualified for the activities being carried out on the water. As part of our partnership agreement with Bisham Abbey, we are Natioanl Govedrning Body accredited and have fully risk assessed all of our activities and we carry £10M public Liability insurance.
Paddling
British Canoeing NGB Partner
Motor Boats
British Marine and Visit England Accredited
Our Partners
Partner with Bisham Abbey National Sports Centre
Insured
£10M Public Liability Insured
Multipe on the water Activities for All
There are many ways of experienceing the beauty, calmness and fun that the River Thames provides. We like to think we have you covered!
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