Discover the Coaches Shaping Your Sea Kayaking Journey
Meet the dedicated team of coaches at the Great Lakes Sea Kayak Symposium, where passion for paddling meets expert guidance.
Meet Our Expert Coaches
The coach list reflects 2025 coaches – 2026 coaches will be updated in the Spring of 2026.
Our coaches are both teachers and learners. They bring curiosity, adaptability, and a shared commitment to growth, designing experiences shaped by the people, the conditions, and the water. At GLSKS, coaching is a collaboration. You’ll be guided by paddlers who hold a high standard, work together, and model the same curiosity and flexibility we ask of every participant.
Alex Haase
Andrew Schlegal
Angie Lent
Ashley Brown
Barb Carmichael
Chuck Domenie
Constantin
Daniel Howes
Debbie Gelderblom
Doug Neal
Erik Binder
Jeff Adler
Josh Hall
Kathryn Lapolla
Kathy Galbreath
Kathy Herd
Kelly Adams
Lisa Neal
Margarite Fourcroy
Mark Anderson
Megan Tomlinson
Paul Splinter
Reyna Texler
Rich Kipke
Rob Blumer
Robert Nissenbaum
Sally Van Cise
Suze Chalifour
Tara Fairty
Thorsten Herd
Todd Johnson-Wright
Trey Rouss
Interested in coaching at GLSKS? Email [email protected].
The Power of Water runs this event with Trey Rouss, Tara Fairty and Doug Neal as core organizers.
What Participants Are Saying
“All the coaches that I had and the people in my group gave me the confidence to try different things that were presented ie different rescues.” – Linda C
“The ratio of coaches to pod members was excellent. Each coach contributed essential insights and instruction, worked well as a team, and were abundantly available to observe, instruct, and support individual paddlers as needed… They were great at explaining and demonstrating each new element, letting us practice, make mistakes and learn from them, and giving us opportunities to pair up and learn with and help each other.” – John F.
“A few words of wisdom from the coaches changed my paddling experience profoundly” – Sylvie
Join Us at the Great Lakes Sea Kayak Symposium
Don’t miss out on the opportunity to enhance your paddling skills and connect with fellow enthusiasts. Sign up today to learn from our expert coaches and be part of an unforgettable experience!