Matt Bowes:
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Matt is a SKGABC Level 3
Guide, Paddle Canada and WWKABC Instructor with over a
decade of guiding in BC and Baja. As an MES, Matt has
taught in university recreation & tourism programs,
researched and consulted in rec/tourism and, currently
teaches at Camosun in Victoria. Matt is a former SKGABC
executive member and with partner Jen Smith owns
Gabriola Sea Kayaking. When not paddling, Matt can be
found sailing his boat in the Gulf Islands.
JF Marleau:
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JF Marleau has taught kayaking and guiding expeditions
across Canada since 1998. He is a certified Full Guide Level
4 , Guide Trainer and Examiner. He is a certified Level 3
Instructor, Level 1 Instructor Trainer and has a Level 4
Skills certificate with Paddle Canada. When JF is not
kayaking, he runs SKILS, works as a Human Resource
Management Consultant and develops innovative products to
enhance the outdoor recreational experience. JF also owns
and operates PRIA (Pacific Rim Informative Adventures). JF
holds many diplomas, including a Master's degree in
Industrial Relations and a Bachelor of Art degree in
Political Science from Laval University. Among his many
attributes JF is also the author of the book: "Kayaking the
Broken Group Islands. The Essential Guidebook". If you have
never met JF before, it is easy to pick him out of the crowd
as his strong French accent cannot hide him for long.
Beth Anne Masselink:
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Beth Anne has guided and instructed for the last 12
years. As a kayak, back country trekking, bear and whale
watching guide, she has guided, taught, and explored all
along the the pacific northwest, as well as in various
places around the world, particularly the polar regions.
Her other passion lies in the field of Psychology. This
winter, she will reside in Victoria where she works in
experiential education and with students who have special
learning needs.
Rick Snowdon:
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Rick Snowdon is currently one of the owners of Spirit of
the West Adventures, a guided sea kayaking tour company
based on Quadra Island. Still actively working in the field
as a guide on commercial as well as paddler training
trips , he has not only gotten deep into the big picture of
operating trips, managing staff and dealing with regulatory
issues, but has remained in touch with the day-to-day
reality of working as a guide. Rick's educational background
related includes degrees in Outdoor Recreation, Parks and
Tourism and Natural Science from Lakehead University in
Thunder Bay. He's also had the good fortune to work as a
leader in Ecuador, Mexico, Grenada, Greenland, Australia and
Vanuatu. His involvement in the sea kayaking industry in
British Columbia began in 2002 when he moved here from
Ontario, where he had worked in water-based tourism and
training for several years.
Sarah Hauser is a level 3 guide with
the SKGABC. She has been guiding and instructing around
Vancouver Island since she completed the COLT program in
1997. Sarah worked one winter in beautiful Baja California,
Mexico but other wise spends her winters working on the
local ski hill.
Matt Kellow:
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Matt Kellow is a certified Level III guide, and
Guide Trainer. Matt currently works at Vancouver
Island University (VIU) as an Outdoor Recreation Instructor.
He hold many industry certifications in different adventure
sports. Matt completed the Adventure Travel Guide
Diploma from Thompson Rivers University (1997), did a
Resource Management Diploma from VIU (2002), and is
currently finishing a MA in Environmental Education and
Communication from Royal Roads University. Matt likes
to spend his time, whitewater paddling, ski touring, and
mucking around on his portable saw mill. He lives on
Saltspring Island with his wife and two boys.
Sheila Porteous:
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Sheila Porteous is a level two kayak guide with the SKGABC, with one season of guiding under her belt, and a recreational kayak instructor with Paddle Canada. Being an active member of the South Island Sea Kayak Association & Nanaimo Paddlers puts her in a good position to represent diverse aspects of the kayaking industry. In joining the executive Sheila hopes to subvert the stereotype that every guide is a “25 year old guy wearing a wool toque.” When she is not paddling she can be found working toward a Child and Youth Care Degree at UVIC.
Genevieve Burdett:
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Genevieve Burdett has worked as an outdoor instructor and guide for over ten years. She is canoe instructor, mountain bike instructor, cross-country ski instructor and an AOG guide with the SKGABC. She holds an Environmental Science degree and a Masters in Education. She currently teaches adults with disabilities at North Island College during the winter months. When she is not paddling she can be found on her mountain bike.
Liam McNeil Contact Liam
Liam McNeil was raised on Vancouver Island, and can be
found in his kayak most days in the summer. As a Level 3
guide, Liam has lead trips all over the Island. He is a
continuing student, with a passion for anthropology,
geography, and all aspects of our natural world. When not
guiding, Liam can be found based in Tofino, where he devotes
time volunteering for environmental and community groups,
and the West coast Inland Search and Rescue team.
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