Rowan grew up kayaking, canoeing and fishing in Deep Cove and Indian Arm. He has worked at "The Kayak Shop" since 1996. At the age of 19 he completed the Canadian Outdoor Leadership Training (COLT) program. COLT was one of the best experiences of his life and led him into a career in the outdoor industry. Rowan believes that kayaking is one of the best ways to experience the ocean environment. Whether it's paddling in shallow water checking out marine life, or surf kayaking in Tofino, he truly feels at home in a boat. For Rowan, one of the most enjoyable things is teaching, he works very hard to ensure that his students have the best possible experience they can. Kayaking is an amazing sport, Deep Cove Ocean Kayak School is an exceptional place to learn! Come check us out.
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Gaz has been at Deep Cove Canoe and Kayak Centre for four years after moving from the U.K in 2006. Gaz loves all varieties of paddling, whether it's teaching, guiding, playing and rolling or going for long workout paddles in Indian Arm. Away from kayaking Gaz is an outdoor enthusiast and can usually be found trail running, hiking, skiing or cycling anywhere on the North Shore.
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Jill has been sea kayaking for 7 years and has been instructing for the past 3 seasons. She loves to work and play outside and can either be founding riding a horse or riding a wave in her kayak. Jill loves teaching beginners to kayak and seeing their excitement has they learn new skills. She loves to spend weekends and holidays paddling with family and friends visiting new paddling destinations throughout BC. When she is not kayaking or riding her horse she is camping with girl guides or scouts.
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Jayne has been paddling in one form or another for many years, but 7 years ago she got into a kayak for the first time and never looked back. Jayne loves the water and has been in it and around it all of her life, teaching and training everything from life guarding to surf rescue to rowing, but there is nothing that gets her stoked like teaching and watching people discover the unbelievable freedom they can find in a kayak.
Jayne has a particular love for the backcountry and getting to the remote places only a kayak can take you. There's nothing like waking up to the mountains reflected on perfectly still water and enjoying that cup of coffee watching the herons find their breakfast.
Kayaking is a true passion for me and I love to ignite that passion in others.
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Megan grew up paddling her family's beat-up kayak in New Zealand. Following her move to Canada, she worked in marine conservation on the incredible coast of British Columbia, and her passion for the marine environment brought her to kayak guiding. This is her second season as a kayak guide and instructor.
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Jack joined Deep Cove Canoe and Kayak Centre on 2009 as a member of the beach crew and quickly got sick with the kayaking bug. After spending the winter making use of his law degree at home in Scotland, Jack made the quick decision to return to Canada and become a kayak instructor. Jack's goals for the summer are to take some paddling trips on the West Coast of Vancouver Island and continue visiting Skookumchuck to surf.
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Erin is relatively new to the kayaking world, but not to the instructing world. She has coached youth in both field hockey and soccer and is eager to begin her first season instructing at Deep Cove. Erin gets her stoke for kayaking from the marine environment and the people in the kayaking world. Erin is excited to spend the summer teaching and paddling and still can't believe that she gets paid to do it!
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Although this is Lina's first summer working for Deep Cove, she has been a regular Tuesday Night Racer for several years. Her favorite time to paddle in the cove is throughout the winter, when there are few people out on the water, the mountains are snowcapped and the air is crisp. Lina loves to race. She has competed internationally as an adventure racer and has paddled in waters surrounding the Queen Charlotte Islands and as far south as the waters near the Southern tip of Chile.
Lina spends most of her time exploring the outdoors and takes great pleasure in inspiring and motivating others to enjoy the outdoors. She is finishing her one year teaching degree at SFU and is looking forward to working with high school students. She is excited to be a part of the Deep Cove Canoe and Kayak team.
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