DAN SCHWIEMAN
Dan holds certification as a 100 ton Captain, American Red Cross First Aid, CPR, AED and is a rescue instructor. He is a certified Lifeguard and is U.S. Coastguard Fire and Rescue certified. Our safety officer and trainer is good to be with on the water. You will be happy to know that he is great with customers and kids and has a great passion foir water sports!
NICK MYERS
Nick's love of the water has lead him to explore rivers, lakes and seas in and below the water on three continents. His experiences include many different kinds of vessels: from the traditional river boats of the south of Chile and western North America to canoes and kayaks, to cruising sailboats and commercial vessels. He enjoys it all, but, in his opinion, for maneuverability and the ability to quietly explore the intimate coastal environments, the touring kayak cannot be beat.
His previous experience includes adventure tourism, fly fishing guide and instructor in Colorado, Chile and Montana. In addition to leading kayaking trips with Green Planet Adventures, he is a crew member on the Lady Michigan, a glass-bottom tour boat exploring the submerged cultural resources of the Thunder Bay National Marine Sanctuary out of Alpena.
His certifications and courses completed include: Sea Kayaking, Surf Kayaking, ASA Coastal Navigation, ASA Keelboat, USDoI Moterboat Operator Course, PADI Open Water Diver, AAUS Scientific Diver, DAN Diver First Aid, American Heart Association CPR.
Nick has a BA in Letters and a BA in Spanish from the University of Oklahoma (1997) and an MA in International Studies with a concentration in environmental resource management from East Carolina University (2010).
His previous experience includes adventure tourism, fly fishing guide and instructor in Colorado, Chile and Montana. In addition to leading kayaking trips with Green Planet Adventures, he is a crew member on the Lady Michigan, a glass-bottom tour boat exploring the submerged cultural resources of the Thunder Bay National Marine Sanctuary out of Alpena.
His certifications and courses completed include: Sea Kayaking, Surf Kayaking, ASA Coastal Navigation, ASA Keelboat, USDoI Moterboat Operator Course, PADI Open Water Diver, AAUS Scientific Diver, DAN Diver First Aid, American Heart Association CPR.
Nick has a BA in Letters and a BA in Spanish from the University of Oklahoma (1997) and an MA in International Studies with a concentration in environmental resource management from East Carolina University (2010).
DENNY PAUL
Denny is an avid competitor and has a love for everything outdoors. He kayaks every couple of days for training and enjoyment and he is our primary guide for Duncan Bay, Cheboygan Shipwreck Water Adventures. His knowledge of the area waterways and race experience on the water make him a valuable guide and great to be with!
Some of his accomplishments are:
Cross Country Skiing, Michigan Cup Series Overall Champion 2007. Top 3 in 09, 09, 10. Michigan Cup Overall Classic Ski Champion 2010. Age group winner American Birkiebeiner Classic 2009, 2010
Kayaking: United States Canoe and Kayak Association National Champion Sea Kayak Class 2010. Chicago Flatwater Classic Kayak race 1st 2009, 2nd 2010. Cincinnati Paddlefest 1st 2010
Grand Marais Triathalon. 1st 2008, 2nd 2009, 1st 2010.
Some of his accomplishments are:
Cross Country Skiing, Michigan Cup Series Overall Champion 2007. Top 3 in 09, 09, 10. Michigan Cup Overall Classic Ski Champion 2010. Age group winner American Birkiebeiner Classic 2009, 2010
Kayaking: United States Canoe and Kayak Association National Champion Sea Kayak Class 2010. Chicago Flatwater Classic Kayak race 1st 2009, 2nd 2010. Cincinnati Paddlefest 1st 2010
Grand Marais Triathalon. 1st 2008, 2nd 2009, 1st 2010.
OUR GUIDED TOURS ON MACKINAC ISLAND and at the THUNDER BAY NATIONAL MARINE SANCTUARY.
We are proud to offer very experienced guides at our locations, all of whom are Red Cross Certified in CPR First Aid/Water Safety. Tours depart from the waterfront at Mission Point on Mackinac Island and from next door to the NOAA National Marine Sanctuary Museum in Alpena.
"Shred Your Adventure With Us"
"Shred Your Adventure With Us"
