About Pacific Rim Paddling
Because we are committed to maintaining the highest standards of service possible, we have deliberately kept the size of our business small. Each year more than half our spaces are filled by returning clientele and their friends (not a few have said it's because of the meals!). Our standards are second to none. Our groups are small, with a maximum group size of 8-10. Our guide to client ratio never exceeds 1:5 and we always have two guides on each trip to serve you and to minimize risk at all times. Pacific Rim Paddling Company is a member of the Association of Canadian Sea Kayak Guides (ACSKG). Our safety standards comply fully with those of the ACSKG. Guides hold current certification with Wilderness Alert.
Dave Thoss
Dave is a business partner with Pacific Rim Paddling and a long-time professional guide. He brings to PRP a strong background in Outdoor Education. His work instructing with the National Outdoor Leadership School saw him leading month long hiking courses in the Yukon and sea kayaking routes in Mexico. He has been guiding for PRP since 1999, in the Queen Charlotte Islands, on Vancouver Island, in Tonga, the Bahamas, Mexico, & the Arctic. Dave's attention to detail, depth of leadership experience, positive demeanor and constant pursuit of the perfect trip makes time with him on the water a highly rewarding experience. When not paddling he can be found in Rossland BC, ski touring, mountain biking and pursuing photography.
Morgan Davies
Business partner with Pacific Rim Paddling and graying professional guide, Morgan began paddling in 1995 and hasn't looked back. He holds a Degree in Education, a long resume of international travel and a keen desire to bring people into the wilds. He brings to the job a love of the outdoors, a ravenesque sense of wit and a relaxed demeanor that ensures each tour will be a holiday combined with an educational adventure. When not sleeping in a tent, Morgan can be found in Victoria spending time with his new son, gardening, ski-touring and restoring their old house.
Dugald Nasmith
Industry founding member and cause celebre in the guiding world, Dugald brings to Pacific Rim Paddling a depth of knowledge and experience that would be difficult to match. His long resume of international travel has found him leading exploratory trips in the Arctic, Cuba, Mexico, New Zealand and Tonga and through much of continental North America. His attention to detail, culinary expertise, theatrical nature and mindfull sense of the group make time with Dugald relaxing, educational and fun. When not on tour with us Dugald can be found motor bike touring, preparing haute cuisine or striking out for another far flung destination.
Martin Vsetikca
Martin comes to PRP with a depth of outdoor exploration and skill set comparable to few in the kayaking community. His resume includes eight years of professional kayak guiding and leading youth groups, time spent working with the Arctic community of Pelly Bay, studying traditional hunting arts and flint knapping and extended minimalistic kayaking trips. Martin brings a confidence and ease to his guiding role. His relaxed demeanour, youthful energy and depth of knowledge makes time with Martin a unique and learning experience. When not working with us he can be found goldsmithing, building his house in Squamish or flyfishing in BC's hinterland.
Sarah Greenwood
Sarah has been working as a guide and wilderness instructor for 12 years. She has also designed and facilitated corporate team building workshops for various organization in the Vancouver area. Sarah has lead 30 day remote and self sufficient sea kayak trips in Alaska, Mexico, and the BC coast. Her passion and enthusiasm for the marine environment is contagious. While on a trip with Sarah you can find her discussing the life cycle of a starfish, offering kayak stroke tips, or just enjoying the wilderness environment. When Sarah isn't on the water, you can find her mountain biking, hiking, or tending her garden in Squamish.
Jasmine Loh
Jasmine has joined Pacific Rim Paddling as a business partner and an Assistant Sea kayak guide. She has paddled much of the coast of BC and rounded Cape Scott on a beautiful, calm, summer day in a cedar strip kayak that was 4 years in the making. Her backround involves co-leading month long sea kayak trips in Baja with the National Outdoor Leadership School (NOLS) and working as an outdoor educator and guide with private schools in Southwestern BC. In recent years, she has been found taking visitors by boat and on foot to view wildlife, particularly grizzly bears and whales. Her time is divided between the coast of BC and the East Kootenays. During her leisure time she is usually ski touring, trail running or engaged in an art project or home improvement project. With a cheerful and positive attitude, her goal is to ensure that you have a great experience with Pacific Rim Paddling both on and off the water.