ABOUT OBX KAYAK ADVENTURES
Outer Banks Kayak Adventures was created from a passion for nature and paddling, and the desire to share meaningful outdoor experiences with others.
Outer Banks Kayak Adventures provides quality, affordable, and relaxing kayak and stand up paddle board (SUP) eco-tours. Join us for an unforgettable family adventure and see a more natural side of the Outer Banks.
Our guided kayak and stand up paddle board (SUP) tours offer exciting and educational opportunities for all ages. No experience is needed and we provide all the equipment you’ll need along with a paddle lesson just before we get on the water. From the high-adventure Alligator River trip to the scenic Kill Devil Hills paddle, we have an option for everyone.
OBX Kayak Adventures provides the best value tour in the area. We outfit you with the most up-to-date paddling equipment that is comfortable and efficient. Our guides are CPR and first aid certified and fully trained in kayak safety and coastal ecology.
OUR GUIDES
ELI
This is Eli’s sixth year as a guide with Outer Banks Kayak Adventures. His love for the outdoors began at a young age. From Boy Scouts to family trips, he always looked forward to getting outside and exploring. His passion for outdoor adventure and the beauty of the Outer Banks are a perfect match. Sharing the history and ecology of the places we kayak is what he enjoys most about guiding. When he’s not kayaking with us, you can find him skiing, backpacking, camping, or traveling in search of his next adventure.
GAVIN
This is Gavin’s seventh year as a guide with Outer Banks Kayak Adventures. A lifelong outdoor enthusiast, he loves exploring and tracking down the perfect place to relax. With more than 20 years of experience in the recreation field, he sees guiding as the ideal blend of his people skills and his passion for kayaking. When he’s not sharing the beauty of the Outer Banks, you’ll find Gavin on his motorcycle, out camping, or listening to live music.
BEX
This is Rebekah’s (Bex) fourth year as a guide with Outer Banks Kayak Adventures. She is from Western North Carolina, where she developed a deep appreciation for the outdoors and a passion for reconnecting people with nature. Her favorite things about the Outer Banks include its beautiful sunsets and kind people. When she’s not on the water, you might spot her riding her bike, enjoying a popsicle, sipping tea, or reapplying sunscreen. She loves calling the Outer Banks home and is excited to share it with others!
SONYA
We are excited to welcome Sonya to our team! This is her first year with Outer Banks Kayak Adventures. She is from Northern Virginia, where she is an avid boater, skier, biker, and camper.
Sonya’s career is in adaptive skiing, and she spends her winters (and sometimes summers) teaching snowsports to individuals with disabilities. She is passionate about connecting with others through the outdoors and sharing its benefits for physical and mental health.
When she’s not at work, you can find her chasing the snow, spending time with friends and family, traveling, listening to music, and swimming in the ocean. We’re looking forward to a beautiful summer in the Outer Banks!
KELLER
We are proud to introduce Keller. This is his first year as a guide with Outer Banks Kayak Adventures. He has been whitewater kayaking since he was eight years old, and it remains one of his greatest passions. Over the years, he’s been fortunate enough to paddle rivers all across the United States.
Keller is also an avid backpacker, hiker, and fisherman who loves being on the water. Originally from Richmond, VA, he is a rising junior at Virginia Tech. When he’s not working for OBX Kayak Adventures, you can still count on finding him somewhere out on the water.
SAM
We are excited to welcome Samantha (Sam) to our team. This is her first year as an Outer Banks Kayak Adventures guide. She loves the outdoors and enjoys discovering unique aspects of nature, whether it’s birds, plants, or local wildlife. Sam is a student at Catawba College, where she is studying Environmental Sustainability and Environmental Science. She is passionate about helping others connect with nature and appreciate the ecosystems around them. When she’s not on the water, she enjoys exploring new places, spending time outside, and continuing to learn about the environment.
BLAINE
This is Blaine’s first year as an Outer Banks Kayak Adventures guide. He was born and raised in Florida, and it’s there he fell deeply in love with all things in and around the water, especially fishing. In his professional life, Blaine works with NC Marine Fisheries to restore oyster reefs. He can often be found riding a bike, casting a line, or cooking his catch.
DONOVAN
This is Donovan’s fifth year as an Outer Banks Kayak guide. He has always loved the outdoors, and growing up on a lake, he enjoys just about everything involving water. He is expecting to graduate from Penn State with a degree in kinesiology and share his passion for teaching, coaching, personal training, and outdoor recreation. When he is not working, you can find him fishing, surfing, swimming, hiking, camping, walking his dog on the beach, or hanging out with friends. He is excited to call the Outer Banks his future home and can’t wait to share it with others!
