Ed Sullivan
Ed is the owner of Grand River
Kayak
A self-confessed “late bloomer”, Ed started kayaking at the ripe
old age of 29.
Bit by the paddling bug on a camping trip to the Bruce
Peninsula in 1998, he’s never looked back. He and Tanya bought their first
kayaks, a matching pair of light touring boats, and learned to paddle entirely
by trial and error. Thankfully more “trial” than “error”.
It wasn’t until he
decided to start Grand River Kayak that Ed pursued formal training.
Since
then, he has gone on to become certified as a Paddle Canada Flatwater Kayak
Instructor, and continues to advance his training every year. Ed is now a Level
2 Skills paddler and will become a Level 1 Skills Instructor in 2010.
Ed is
also Wilderness First Aid certified, and is a PADI Certified Open Water Scuba
Diver.
Whether teaching a kayak course, leading a guided tour or helping
a customer select just the right kayak or piece of paddling gear, Ed’s
enthusiasm for all things paddlesports and outdoor is contagious.
Tanya Sullivan
Tanya
Sullivan has been married to Ed Sullivan for 13 years.
As a
practicing “Certified Athletic Therapist” for the last 17 years, she maintains a
private practice for sport injuries enabling those who are injured to return to
work or sport with ease. Tanya uses her expertise to run both the Intermediate
and Advanced Kardio Kayak classes, as well as many of the tours. Her background
in personal training and rehabilitation, allow her to encourage and motivate
participants, while ensuring accurate biomechanics to generate an effective
forward stroke and burn maximum calories. Visit her website at:
www.rehabsmart.ca
Tanya is also
Wilderness First Aid Certified, with the ultimate goal to become a Wilderness
First Responder and becoming a Wilderness First Aid Instructor.
Tanya is also
PADI Open Water Scuba Diver Certified.
Tanya has
always had a passion for the outdoors and sports since a very young age. A
competitive, award winning softball pitcher, a love for kayaking, camping,
hiking, rollerblading, photography and gardening.
Tanya designs
and prepares all the meals provided by Grand River Kayak, as she loves to cook
and dream up new health conscious recipes. Thankfully she has 3 willing “guinea
pigs” at home to entertain her. A mother of two beautiful daughters, Kaelan and
Emiliana, both of whom share her passion for adventure and great
things!
Nicole Inglis-Dykstra
Welcome Nicole!
A new addition to Grand River Kayak this
year, Nicole has also been bit by the kayaking bug. You’ll likely meet her at
the cash register greeting you with a smile to ring you up, or down at the
launch helping you with your kayaks and safety gear!!
Layla & Finnegan
New additions
to the paddling family 3 years ago, were our Australian Shepherds, Layla &
Finnegan, who you can bet will greet you upon arrival! Don’t worry, this
friendly pair will settle down after their initial hello!
Both are
natural swimmers and have laid back personalities which are a great fit for us.
Layla and Finnegan are looking forward to getting out and doing some “dog
paddling” !
Treats
welcome!
Doris Kienitz, Certified Yoga Instructor
Doris earned her teaching certificate through Hamsa
College for Holistic Sciences & Behavioural Technology & the Hamilton
Yoga Institute in 2004 in Hamilton, Ontario. Doris is a member of the Ontario
Yoga Association where she continues to attend workshops and retreats.
She also has completed and attained the initiation and knowledge of
2nd Degree Reiki. Today she is the owner of Zaandi Yoga
Studios.
Doris will be our Yoga Instructor for our “Kayaking & Yoga
Under a Full Moon” evenings, as well as holistic weekend retreats in the future.
Her voice is soothing, almost mesmerizing as you relax and unwind in your own
yoga journey. Welcome Doris!
Karen Van Eyk, Certified Yoga Instructor
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