Daron Knight - Lead Guide

Daron is a sea tested, paddler approved kayak enthusiast who has paddled all over the globe.  He served as Lead Guide and Naturalist for multi day excursions in the San Juan Islands, Washington, paddling with Orca whales.  Whether playing in the water for fun from New Zealand, South Pacific Islands to Norway, Washington State and all over the Midwest, he has taken pride in learning about this world, how we impact it, and how we can CONNECT with it.

As founder of Breathing Waters, Daron has extensive kayak experience:
 - Open water sea kayak rescue training
 - Coastal Sea Kayaking and trip planning/navigation
 - Kayak guide naturalist/safety coordinator, and cook!
 - Wilderness First Aid
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Andy D. Schaller - Guest Guide/Youth Group Leader

Andy is a full time teacher.  As an experienced and successful educator who has taught K-12 in Wisconsin and Washington State, he is an excellent and experienced leader in childrens group activities, and always has fun, goofy, and mindful activities for his kids.  Andy may appear as a guest activities guide for some of our youth groups.
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Denise Arkola - 
Guest Guide/Photo Specialist

Denise is an early childhood development professional with a flare for photos.  She has taken many amazing pictures and has a real eye for capturing people and events in their prime moments.  She works spectacularly with young kids, and if you get lucky, she may join us for some of our adventures!  Check out some of her great pics at denisearkola.com

Also available to nanny your wee ones while you are out on a kayak trip!
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