"I have taken many courses, both professionally and recreationally. This has to be one of, if not, the best!" Sarto Gillis Bedford, NS

Exploring dramatic coastlines and the life that graces their rocky edges from the seat of a small boat is what we live to do. Doing this safely, however takes much more than having the right equipment -- it takes skill, knowledge, experience and an underlying respect for the sea’s dynamic nature. Richard is currently President of Paddle Canada, the association governing kayaking and kayak instruction in the country. A graduate of an Outdoor Recreation program, he successfully completed, in 2002, a 300-mile expedition up the west coast of Greenland. He holds a Level 4 skill designation, the highest level available, and Level 2 instructor trainer status in the Paddle Canada program. For more information, please click here.