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 is an ACA certified Level 4 Coastal Kayak Instructor. He has been kayaking for nearly 20 years, and has been working with the Oregon Boating Foundation since 2014.
Program Coordinator • Kayak Instructor
Tom is an ACA certified Level 4 Coastal Kayak Instructor. He has been kayaking for over 50 years, is a Coast Guard Auxiliary member, and the founder of our kayak program.
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 is an ACA certified Level 4 Coastal Kayak Instructor. He has been kayaking for over 20 years, and has been volunteering with the Oregon Boating Foundation since 2014.
Kayak Instructor • Guide
Julian is an ACA certified Level 3 Coastal Kayaker. 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 ACA certified Level 3 Coastal Kayaker. 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 ACA certified Level 3 Coastal Kayaker. 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 ACA certified Level 3 Coastal Kayaker. 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 ACA certified Level 3 Coastal Kayaker. An Oregon native, when he is not paddling you'll find him running, swimming, pole vaulting or volunteering at the Oregon Coast Aquarium.
Kayak Instructor • Guide
McKenzie is an ACA certified Level 3 Coastal Kayaker. 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 ACA certified Level 3 Coastal Kayaker. 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 ACA certified Level 3 Coastal Kayaker. 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.
Favorite Experience in Newport!
We've been visiting Newport for years, but the kayak tour definitely topped the list as THE FAVORITE experience we've ever had. Chessie and Brian guided us with a relaxed and easy manner. We'd never kayaked before, but we are going to take up a new hobby. If you get a chance to do this, do it!! You won't regret it!
Amazing Opportunity!
We live in a small town, and I had no idea my children would be able to have experiences that people in larger cities dream of having. They have had knowledgeable and kind instructors. I have never worried about my children when they were in the care of OBF instructors. Thanks for this incredible opportunity!
Top Notch!
The equipment and introduction with check-in were top notch. Thank you for the experience and education on the various fishing boats and styles of the Newport harbor and the Yaquina Bay.
Knowledgeable & Friendly!
We had a wonderful time with Anya exploring Newport by water! Earlier is better because the wind often picks up in the afternoons! We live in Newport so having an activity in town was really awesome!
Excellent!
I completed two sea kayak classes in 2017, and plan to attend another in 2018. I highly recommend the Oregon Boating Foundation, and my instructor Tom Murphy. You will be knowledgeable, confident, and competent when you're done.
