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.
Our Guides
|
Dave Thoss, co-owner of PRP and long-time professional guide, 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, co-owner of PRP and graying professional guide, 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 to 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, brings to the outfit 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. |
|
Derek Jean holds an Engineering Degree and brings to our team a broad set of outdoor leadership skills and experiences. These include sled dog and canoe tripping, instructing with Outward Bound and as a sailing instructor. His passion for history, learning, playing music and his engaging personality make a trip with Derek informative, relaxing and fun. When not paddling with us Derek can be found motor bike touring across Canada, working on ecosystem restoration projects with his partner or building furniture. |
|
Martin Vsetikca 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. |