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 fifth year as an Outer Banks Kayak Adventures guide. His love for anything outdoors started at a young age. From Boy Scouts to family adventures, he always looked forward to getting outside and exploring. His passion for outdoor activities and the beauty of the Outer Banks are a perfect match. Sharing the history and ecology of all 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, and traveling in search of his next adventure.
GAVIN
This is Gavin’s sixth year as an Outer Banks Kayak Adventures guide. He has been an avid outdoor adventurer his entire life. He loves exploring and finding the perfect spot to chill. With over 20 years in the recreation field, he feels being a guide is the perfect mix of his experience as a people person and his love of kayaking. You can find Gavin on his motorcycle, camping, or listening to live music when he’s not out, sharing the beauty of the Outer Banks.
REBEKAH
This is Rebekah’s third year as an Outer Banks Kayak Adventures guide. She is from Western North Carolina, where she developed an appreciation for being outdoors and reconnecting people with nature. Her favorite things about the Outer Banks include beautiful sunsets and kind people. When she’s not on the water, you may spot her riding her bike, enjoying a popsicle, drinking tea, or putting on sunscreen. She loves calling the Outer Banks home and is excited to share it with others!
VICTORIA
We are excited to introduce Victoria. This is her second year with Outer Banks Kayak Adventures. She is an environmental scientist from Michigan, an avid birder, and a wildlife photographer who loves being out in nature. She is very passionate about outdoor and environmental education. You can find her gardening, traveling, scuba diving, or skateboarding when she is not working.
STACEY
This is Stacey’s first year as an Outer Banks Kayak Adventures guide. As an Army brat and adult, she has moved all over the world. She has seen and adventured in many places. Stacey proudly calls the OBX home and enjoys sharing her love for it. She is a health and PE Teacher for our local First Flight High School and enjoys anything outdoors, especially with her students! Fun Fact: Her principal taught her to surf on her 50th Birthday.
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!
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.
TUCKER
This is Tucker’s first year as an Outer Banks Kayak Adventures guide. Tucker grew up camping, canoeing, and fishing in central Virginia. He’s had the opportunity to travel to many places worldwide, but he has always held a sacred place in his heart for the Outer Banks. Tucker’s NC outdoor adventures have taken him to Pisgah National Forest, to climb Mt. Mitchell, to flounder fish at Portsmouth Island, and four-wheeling in Corolla. You’ll find him cooking, reading, enjoying time in the ocean, or making new friends at the beach when he’s not paddling with us.
