Hi!

After 25 years competing as an International Slalom Canoeist, reaching the top 3 in the British rankings, racing in World Cups and World Championships and setting 3 Guinness World Records along the way, I finally retired in 2012 as the reserve for the London Olympics. It’s a sport I initially took up with my late father, Cliff, after a taster on a PGL Adventure holiday. He was my biggest supporter. This site is dedicated to him. x

If the sun’s shining, you may still catch me on the river – although time in a boat these days is at a considerably slower pace – usually spent splashing around with my gorgeous boys, Max and Oli!
Thanks for visiting my site!

I hold 3 Guinness World Records. On September 18th, 2014, I gained my latest one for the most Eskimo rolls in a minute, with a paddle (30!) The record attempt was filmed by Mike Bushell, for BBC Breakfast and hosted by Mark Dennison.

Helen’s GOOD LUCK film, which was played to the crowds just before her 2014 Guinness World Record attempt.

BBC East Midlands Today Video.

On June 24th, 2010, I set the world hand rolling record, for the fastest time to do 100 eskimo rolls without a paddle, in 3 minutes and 46 seconds.

Back in 2000, I broke my own Guinness World Record (originally set in 1995!) for the fastest time to do 100 eskimo rolls with a paddle. This record is still standing and has earned me a place several times in the Guinness Book of Records.