Over the last 25 years of sea kayaking, the concepts that I have found to be most valuable are self-reliance, confidence, awareness and community.

These are developed through gradual mastery of technical, conceptual and observational skills. Everyone’s progression through this journey is unique.

From individual technical skills to the combination of attributes needed to lead paddling trips, my approach to teaching is individualized. And to remind us all that joy is in the journey, and the destination is an evolution.