Our highly trained, certified guides and instructors are what set us apart from other outfitters.
Our highly trained, certified guides and instructors are what set us apart from other outfitters.
Executive Director • Kayak Instructor
Brian serves as our Executive Director, has been paddling for over 20 years, and started with us as a volunteer kayak instructor.
Program Coordinator • Sailing Instructor
Landon is from Newport, and when he's not out on the water teaching kids how to sail you can find him working on boats, living at Nana's Innisfree farm, or fixing up his 30' sailboat.
Kayak Instructor
Richard has been kayaking for over 20 years, and has been volunteering as an instructor with the Oregon Boating Foundation since 2014.
Kayak Instructor • Guide
Julian is an alumni from our youth kayak camps. A Corvallis native, when he's not paddling you'll find him teaching a wilderness class, surfing, or spending time with friends.
Kayak Instructor • Guide
Shaden is an alumni from our youth kayak camps. A Philomath native, when he's not paddling you'll find him playing soccer, running track, or working with his 4-H animals.
Kayak Instructor • Guide
Anya is an alumni from our youth kayak camps. A Corvallis native, when she's not paddling you'll find her training Ki-Aikido, dancing, or having fun with friends.
Assistant Kayak Instructor
Tristan is an alumni from our youth kayak camps. A Newport native, when he's not paddling you'll find him running cross-country, playing the tuba, or mountain biking.
Kayak Instructor • Guide
Jeremy is an alumni from our youth kayak camps. An Oregon native, when he is not paddling you'll find him running, swimming, pole vaulting or volunteering at the Oregon Coast Aquarium.
Kayak & Sailing Instructor • Guide
McKenzie is an alumni from our youth kayak camps. A Toledo native, when she's not paddling you'll find her sailing on the High School Sailing Team, or spending time with her dog, Grizzly.
Assistant Kayak Instructor
Biwa is an alumni from our youth kayak camps. A Philomath native, when he's not paddling you'll find him learning to play the cello, playing ultimate frisbee, and video editing.
Kayak Instructor • Guide
Konoha is an alumni from our youth kayak camps. A Philomath native, when he's not paddling you'll find him running/skiing cross-country, playing jazz piano, or thinking about treehouses.
Our programs are designed to get you out on the water, and teach the skills you need to stay safe.
As a nonprofit organization, we rely on community support to keep our programs growing.