Q&A with Dave Perrington

Role

Please describe your role.
I am a Warehouse Operative. 

How long have you been part of the Waterline team?
33 years!

Share a memorable moment from your career that has shaped who you are today?
Working with the C2 Olympian Paddlers, Stephen and Andrew Train, with building canoes and kayaks. Their goal was to get to the Olympics, where they ultimately achieved Gold.

Interests

What's your favourite hobby or pastime outside of work?
Outdoor pursuits - cycling, kayaking, walking with friends.

What's one thing on your bucket list you hope to achieve this year?
Have my hands operated on, so I continue kayaking.

If you could travel anywhere in the world right now, where would you go and why?
Shetland Islands in the Spring to see the wildlife.

If you could only eat one food for the rest of your life, what would it be?
Fish and Chips by the seaside.

Impressions

Share a fun fact about yourself that most people don't know.
I have completed the 125 mile Devizes to Westminster Canoe Race 3 times.

What's the last book you read or movie you watched that left a lasting impression on you?
The Boys in the Boat by Daniel James Brown.

If you could have dinner with any historical figure, who would it be and why?
The Cockleshell Heroes - very brave men.

What's your favourite quote or mantra that inspires you?
Don’t give up.