ProStaff Team
Our ProStaffers are a team of individuals that are passionate about paddlesports and love sharing their adventures and experiences.

Adam Constantine
Hometown: Saint John, NB, Canada
KAYAKING

I am from the East Coast of Canada and I'm a Maritimer and Sea Kayaker through and through. I paddle in the Bay of Fundy, home of the highest tidal exchange in the world. I love to play in anything that offers lively conditions, from rock gardening, surf, and tidal play to touring our beautifully rugged coast.
I enjoy meeting new kayaking friends from near and far and always love to share some Maritimer hospitality. So if you are ever on the East Coast and in need of a guide to our shores, just reach out. :) #rocksurfplayrepeat
Accomplishments/Experience
I have never been one to put a paper value on a paddler, I believe in getting to know you and seeing your strengths and weaknesses first hand:) I along with my best friend in the paddling world Peter Lavigne also happen to be Level Six Ambassadors. Whiskey Carbon Bay of Fundy https://www.instagram.com/adam_constantine/ https://www.facebook.com/adam.constantine.90
Adam Constantine

Beth Poliquin
Hometown: Grand Marais, Minnesota
KAYAKING + SUP

Upon getting married, I moved to Hawaii and started working for a kayak shop in order to spend as much time as possible learning about paddling the islands. I enjoyed getting to explore new areas and test my skills in waves. A good swell meant taking surf boats out and brushing up on those white water skills. After a couple years I started guided tours for a small company in Kailua, which also gave me the opportunity to be involved with some conservation efforts specifically related to Wedge-tailed Shearwaters.
After Hawaii, life changed with a move to the Arizona desert and the birth of our two daughters. I got to teach P.E. to homeschool kids and coach at a local high school. While visiting friends in Oregon I tried Stand-Up Paddleboarding for the first time on a lake in the Cascade Mountains.
In 2016 my family moved to Grand Marais, MN and I started working at Stone Harbor Wilderness Supply as a part-time sales associate and kayak guide. I'm now the General Manager and have the privilege of leading a great team of people who love the outdoors and helping people experience it safely.
I paddle an Eddyline Raven, which is the perfect Big Lake/sea kayak for this river and wave lover. I use the AquaBound Tango Carbon with a bent shaft. I'm a leftie, so I feather just slightly that way. My board is a Gray Duck Journey. With this board I've done the Washburn Board Across the Bay and won my division twice.
Accomplishments/Experience
ACA Kayak Instructor Level 2, continuing at Level 3
Red Cross Certified Life Guard Tango Carbon Bent Shaft Kailua, HI and Lake Superior's North Shore
Beth Poliquin

Bill Schultz
Hometown: New Berlin and Sturgeon Bay, Wisconsin
KAYAK FISHING

Accomplishments/Experience
* Pro Staffs: Bending Branches Paddles, Aqua-Bound Paddles, Jackson Kayak, Malone Auto Racks, St. Croix Rods, Kalin's Lures, RAM Mounts, Yar-Craft Boats and Mercury Marine. Along with sponsorships by an additional 15 fishing and outdoor companies.
* Seminars: Milwaukee Journal Sentinel Sports Show ( 12 times since 2001), Chicagoland Outdoor Show ( 9 times, 2004-2019), Madison Fishing Expo (4 times, 2003-2018), Bass Pro Shops Fishing Classic, Chicago (each year since 2003), NE Wisconsin Fishin' Show ( 3 times, 2011-2016), Wisconsin Smallmouth Alliance (5 times, 2007-2017) and Canoecopia (largest paddle sports expo in US, (10 times, 2010-2019).
* Events: Created "Smallie Night Out" in 2011 and this “evening” event has sold out nine years in a row. Created the very successful, "Smallie Weekend in Door County" in 2012.
* Feature in articles: Bassmaster Magazine (2001 & 2003), Outdoor Life (2001), Wisconsin Sportsman (2008), Sunday edition Milwaukee Journal Sentinel (8 times since 2008) and Kayak Angler Magazine ( 6 times since 2011) and Badger Sportsman Magazine (4 times since 2017)
* Published articles: www.lake-link.com (top national fishing web site), www.riversmallies.com , www.doorcountydailynews.com and www.kayakfish.eu. Tango Carbon World Class Smallmouth Bass Fishery of Sturgeon Bay, WI on Green Bay and Lake Michigan
Bill Schultz

Chantal Clarke
Hometown: Robina, Australia
SUP

Owner of SUP Wilderness Adventures (www.supwildernessadventures.com) - the world's largest operator and distributor of stand up paddleboard adventure tours and expeditions - Chantal started paddling canoes at the tender age of 5, before getting hooked on paddleboards in 2013.
These days, most of Chantal's paddling is recreational coastal touring, swift water river adventures or the exploration of rapids and caves by SUP. Each month, she's in another country, breaking-in new waterways and introducing SUP-virgins to the sport. (Her oldest recruit? A 78 year-young woman who took on one of Vanuatu's jungle rivers and won!)
Although most people opt for lighter-weight fibreglass paddles, Chantal's travels tend to take her to remote jungle locations without roads or cell phone coverage. As she says' "...if your paddle and board aren't tough and reliable, then you'll soon find yourself in a whole bunch of strife!'
Chantal chose Aqua-Bound's ultra-durable 4-piece Freedom-85 SUP paddle; a model that is compact enough to travel safely in her board-bag, yet strong enough to take any kind of rough treatment the rapids dish out.
What's in store for Chantal in 2019? NZ, Lombok, Komodo, the Solomon Islands, Galapagos Islands, Vanuatu, Bora Bora, Laos, Croatia, Viet Nam, the Philippines and her local stomping ground: Australia.
SUP Wilderness Adventures
Journeys of Discovery
www.supwildernessadventures.com
Two Llamas
Environmental & Social Projects
www.twollamas.org.au Freedom 85 4-Piece http://www.supwildernessadventures.com
Chantal Clarke

Clint Taylor
Hometown: Abilene, Texas
FISHING + SUP

I started out fishing as a little boy around five years old walking the banks of the nearest creeks with my Dad. This is extremely fun and effective way to fish and it is what got me started into the sport of fishing. Now, I use awesome gear from Jackson Kayak, MTI Adventurewear, Bending Branches, Coast Portland, Klean Kanteen and GoPro, and it sure does work great but every now and then I’ll still do a little wade fishing. I hardly ever fish anything other than a river or a creek due to the beauty and cleanliness of the cool and clear Texas spring water, so no matter how big the stream is, you can bet I might throw in a line if there is fish around.
Fortunately, I have been blessed to be able to go to many different rivers, including my favorite river, the Devils River. This is my favorite place to fish at due to its remoteness and beauty, along with how untouched this river is in such modern times. I also like to target the state fish of Texas, the Guadalupe Bass. This is a somewhat rare fish that is only found in a region of Texas known as the Edward’s Plateau, but luckily I happen to live within this region of Texas. I like to capture my journeys through photography and videography whenever I get the chance. I hope you will enjoy my articles, photos, and videos whenever you get the chance, and please feel free to visit my personal website as well. Malta Carbon Brazos River http://www.texaskayakfisher.com
Clint Taylor

Dan Donovan
Hometown: Gloucester, Massachusetts
KAYAKING + SUP

Being on the water is so much more than just a hobby, its a way of life.
Happy Paddling!!
Accomplishments/Experience
U.S. Coast Guard
12x Adirondack canoe finisher
1x Blackburn Challenge SUP 20 miler Adirondacks https://www.instagram.com/dadonovan/ https://www.youtube.com/user/dadonovan2008
Dan Donovan

Dee Kaminski
Hometown: Melbourne Beach, Florida
FISHING

Accomplishments/Experience
* Native Watercraft Endorsed Fishing Guide (http://www.nativewatercraft.com/guide_bio.cfm?guide=Dee%20Kaminski)
* 12 Fathom Lure Pro Staff (http://www.12fathom.com)
* Edje Joe Pro Staff (http://www.captainjoefishing.com/products.php?cat=Edje+Hook)
* RedZone Apparel Pro Staff (http://www.redzoneapparel.com/)
* Bull Bay Rods Pro Staff (http://www.bullbayrods.com)
* Astral Designs (http://www.astraldesign.com)
* Pro-Cure Bait Scents (http://www.pro-cure.com)
* Railblaza (http://www.railblaza.com)
* Tactical Angler Pro Staff (http://www.tacticalangler.com/)
* Writes various articles for local fishing publications
* Successful tournament track record
* Voted 2nd place in Kayak Choice Awards as Kayak Fishing Guide and Angler of the Year in 2011
* Voted 1st place in Kayak Choice Awards as Kayak Fishing Guide of the Year in 2012
* Speaker seminars include the George Poveromo National Seminar Series Dee Surge Carbon Kayak Paddle Turtle Creek, Sebastian, Florida http://www.facebook.com/reelkayakfishing http://www.reelkayakfishing.com
Dee Kaminski

Hans-Petter Frøhaug
Hometown: Alta, Norway
KAYAKING

In the study year 2015/16 he spent a whole year at Svalbard where he took an Arctic Nature Guide education (ANG) and worked for Hurtigruta Svalbard. Hans-Petter has experience with hiking trips, snowmobile trips, ice caving, beltwagon trips, kayak expeditions and ski expeditions. In may 2016 he went on a 14-days ski expedition to the higest mountain on Svalbard with guests.
He is now working as an guide manager for "NORD Ekspedisjon", and also do some guiding himself. He is also the deputy chairman of the local kayak club in Alta.
Accomplishments/Experience
Educated Arctic Nature Guide (ANG) - working as a kayak guide
Educated Activity leader according to the Norwegian Paddle Federation - NPF
Responsible for the sea kayak courses in the local kayak club in Alta, Norway Whiskey Carbon Kayaking https://www.instagram.com/hpfant/
Hans-Petter Frøhaug

Ivan Bartha
Hometown: Finlayson, Minnesota
FISHING + KAYAKING + WHITEWATER

Providing the highest level of paddlesports instruction and education in the Midwest has been the focus of his work over the last few years. "I love traveling, but always am grateful to return to the cattails, red-wing blackbirds and magic of the Midwest waterways."
Accomplishments/Experience
American Canoe Association
L3 River Canoe Instructor (tandem & solo)
L4 River Kayak Instructor
L3 Coastal Kayak Instructor
L1 SUP Instructor
L2 Canoe River & Touring Instructor Trainer
L2 Kayak River & Touring Instructor Trainer
Leave No Trace Master Educator
Emergency Medical Training Center - ECSI & ASHI Shred Kettle River, St. Louis River, Mississippi River
Ivan Bartha

Jacob Kastrup Haagensen
Hometown: Mollaryd, Sweden
KAYAKING + WHITEWATER

Then I stumbled across packrafting through the internet. Packrafts are small inflatable boats that you could bring with you on hiking trips. And in opposite to glaciers there are water everywhere. I decided that packrafts was what I had been looking for and brought one.
With the exception of a handful canoe trips during my childhood and youth, I hadn’t done much paddling. I was a typical packrafter at that time, using packrafting as a way to extend my hiking trip. But as many others soon packrafting become the main interest.
I brought the packraft for extending my wilderness trips. But living in central Copenhagen (Denmark) I also realize that I probably would spend more time on the water in an urban environment. My daytime job is as a city planner and I really enjoyed seeing my city from the waterfront and exploring it from a “odd angle”. So when I started making videos from my trips I named my homepage “urban packrafter” in homage to all the paddling cities have to offer. In fact on of my my first packrafting experience was paddling Nyhavn, a 17th-century waterfront, canal, and one of Copenhagen's most known tourist attractions.
In 2016 I moved to Sweden into an old railway station with my family. In Sweden I have much easier access to nature and wilderness. In Sweden I engaged more in the upcoming packrafting community. The first Swedish packrafting I documented in the award winning short film “Inflatable People” (2016). I become a founding member of the Swedish Packrafting Association and still a member of the board.
Accomplishments/Experience
* Paddling inside cities like Venice, Amsterdam, Stockholm.
* Exploring and mapping the Swedish river Fjätan from source to confluence with Dalälven river.
*Paddling the Kaitum River in Swedish Lapland.
*Self supported packrafting trip down the Colorado River through Grand Canyon. Whiskey Carbon 4-Piece https://www.instagram.com/urbanpackrafter/ https://www.facebook.com/urbanpackrafter http://www.urbanpackrafter.com/
Jacob Kastrup Haagensen

"Jalle" Stjernberg
Hometown: Göteborg, Sweden
KAYAKING

Now I'm currently living in Gothenburg, the west coast of Sweden and I'm working with sea kayaking during the summers at the kayak centre, Nautopp. I mainly work as an instructor and love teaching sea kayaking to other people. You can find me all over the nordic countries, teaching sea kayaking to people.
Accomplishments/Experience
ACA level 2 instructor
BCU 3*
Aktivitetsleder, NPF
NIL instructor
EPP assessor, green level
Wilderness guide
Wilderness first responder Jalle Tango Carbon 210cm Lofoten, Norway https://www.instagram.com/jallestjernberg/
"Jalle" Stjernberg

Jonas Alexandersson
Hometown: Mellerud, Sweden
KAYAKING

After a few years without any instructions, I slowly got the hang of it and when I finally got some great instructors my kayaking improved a lot. I did my first roll on a NOLS kayak expedition in Alaska and that was like a boost for me. I try to do a longer expedition at least once every year. Alaska, Greenland, Norway, and Croatia are some of the places I've been to. Alaska and Greenland are very close to my heart.
I lead groups on expeditions today and hold classes in paddling technique and rolling, but I find that there are a lot of more accomplished paddlers out there that I humbly learn a lot from.
Accomplishments/Experience
Master Mariner
Wilderness First Responder
Sea kayaker Whiskey Carbon Great Lake Vänern in Sweden https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCt_DsajILEQWM4RCBWLNa9w?view_as=public
Jonas Alexandersson

Jim Russell
Hometown: Watsonville, California
FISHING

Accomplishments/Experience
*Three time and current California State Diving Record Holder for Monkeyface Prickleback
*Winner of the Gimme Shelter IV Kayak Fishing Tourney in 2010
*Winner of the NorCal Kayak Angler's Diver Of The Year competition in 2013
*Winner of the Top2Bottom2 KayakFishing and Freedive Spearfishing Contest in 2015 Aqua-Bound Surge Carbon Monterey Bay
Jim Russell

Laila Johanne Reigstad
Hometown: Bergen/Sotra, Norway
KAYAKING

Her base is among the small islands and islets at Sotra, west of Bergen on the Norwegian West Coast. Reigstad teaches beginner and intermediate padling courses year around.
Every week 20 padlers attend her two padling carousels enjoying 4 mid-week hours of padling featuring all from open ocean padling, and fishing from the kayak, to baking cinnamon rolls on an islet, padling in the pitch black winter evenings, and rescue training in waves.
In winther you find her padling with orcas and humpbacks in Northern Norway, and in summer among icebergs in Greenland, where she hosts 10-days padling expeditions with the main ingredients being kayak, tent, local food, hiking boots and a swimsuit!
Accomplishments/Experience
Reigstad is certified as a padling instructor by the Norwegian Padling Accociation by 2016.
She holds a PhD in Molecular Biology and PostDoc in Environmental Microbiology, and have led several research groups within Microbiology and Geobiology.
Host of the kayakfestival "Havgapet Padlefestival" in Sotra in May, together with Lundhaug Adventures. Whiskey Carbon Bent Shaft The North Sea exposed Norwegian coastline https://www.facebook.com/ReigstadUnlimited/
Laila Johanne Reigstad

Marcel Bieg
Hometown: Farmington, New Mexico
KAYAKING

I feel so much passion is missing in our world today due to several factors. I believe art, dance, science, and nature can all aid in reviving some of this passion. Paddle sport is my main instrument in reestablishing this idea and love for life. By insuring that I am teaching to the highest standards of quality has aided in planting this passion in so many students; many of which I would have never connected with without the experiences I have had through my own paddling path.
Accomplishments/Experience
Competition
1st Place Rodeo- Nenana River Festival Alaska 1998,
1st Place Rodeo- Mother’s Day Rio Grande River Festival 2006,
3rd Place Rodeo- Pueblo River Festival 2008 and 2009. I also have the following designations:
American Canoe Association Instructor Trainer WW Kayak Level IV,
American Canoe Association Instructor Trainer Examiner Candidate WW Raft Level IV,
American Canoe Association Instructor Trainer Candidate Coastal Kayak Level IV,
American Canoe Association Instructor Trainer Swift Water Rescue Level V,
American Canoe Association Instructor SUP Level II Manta Ray Carbon http://www.sanjuancollege.edu/outdoor
Marcel Bieg

Marianne Nysted
Hometown: North Zealand, Denmark
KAYAKING

Motivation: Denmark has more than 7300 km of coastline, so we are never far away from the water. I hope my pictures can motivate everyone to go out and use the nature that is right out there. Tango Carbon Roskilde Fjord
Marianne Nysted

Nick Sander
Hometown: Chicago, Illinois
KAYAKING + WHITEWATER

I am now a kayak instructor and guide in Oregon and Chicago. I am passionate about education and staying safe on the water. I am always trying to get more paddlers on the water and look forward to using my skills to connect more people with the sport and find the same joy I find in paddling.
I would not be the paddler I am today without my family and friends they accompany me on adventures and inspire me to push the sport.
Let go paddling sometime! Whiskey Carbon Lake Michigan and Mckenzie River, Oregon
Nick Sander

Pete Lavigne
Hometown: Saint John, NB, Brunswick
KAYAKING

Pete Lavigne

Rachel Bott
Hometown: Pembrokeshire, Wales
KAYAKING

As a marine biologist sea kayaking offers the ideal platform for immersing myself and others into a wealth of wildlife. From here we can get up close and personal with the marine and coastal biodiversity.
I can’t get enough of travelling and exploring new places and if I can do the adventuring in a boat then all is good!
Accomplishments/Experience
Getting through the day!
Packrafting expedition through Wales, from north to south. Paddling the rivers, estuaries and coastlines. Walking over the mountains and bits inbetween (carrying all our kit). #missionwales
The almost circumnavigation of Minorca with a fabulous team of women. The weather prevented our final day! All about the journey anyway right?
Had the privilege to paddle and coach in some jaw dropping locations; Scillies, Seychelles, New Zealand, Maine USA, Norway, Pembrokeshire.
Lead expeditions for British Exploring Society and World Challenge. Taking young people away to adventure and explore new horizons. Rach Whiskey Fiberglass in Fuego Ramsay Island
Rachel Bott

Robert McNamee
Hometown: Sweden
Sea Kayaking

Originally from the UK, I have spent many years guiding multi-day kayaking expeditions in the Sankt Anna and Gryt archipelagos, from late spring into the autumn. I have also worked as a sea kayak guide in northern New Zealand, exploring offshore volcanic caves. In the wintertime, I live 200km within the arctic circle, leading arctic wilderness and northern lights photography excursions in Abisko, northern Sweden. In 2020 I will also be leading multi-day ski touring trips in the beautiful fjälls of Darlana, Sweden.
I have now reached the point in my life where I can share my two true passions in life nature and photography.
Robert McNamee

Sheree Lincoln
Hometown: Fort Myers Beach, Florida
SUP

I chose to become a PaddleFit Pro Coach and a World Paddle Association Level 2 Instructor Trainer to certify more instructors and grow the sport!
I offer SUP Yoga & fitness classes and guided paddle adventure tours in Fort Myers Beach, Florida through my company Sea Dog Eco Tours. My business partner and I offer world travel paddle adventure tours through Sea Dog Paddle LLC. I’ve been paddle board racing for 3 years and love the Aquabound Malta Carbon!
My goal is to race more, stay in shape and grow younger than my 61 years. #moretimeonthewater
Accomplishments/Experience
2nd Place Carolina Cup 2017 and 2018 - Harbor Island 3 1/2 Mile Race. 50 and Over.
Sunshine Cup Pompano Beach 2nd Place.
Battle of the Blue Way Fort MYERS Beach 3rd Place. 50 and over.
PaddleFit Pro
WPA Level II Instructor Trainer
Aqua-Bound Pro Athlete
SUP Yoga Cert Malta Carbon Sturgeon River Class I/II http://shereelincoln.com
Sheree Lincoln

Tommy Gram
Hometown: Buena Vista, Colorado
WHITEWATER

Accomplishments/Experience
American Canoe Association Whitewater Kayak & Swiftwater Rescue Instructor Trainer Shred Carbon Arkansas River http://www.whitewaterattainment.com
Tommy Gram

Torbjorn Soderholm
KAYAKING

ACA Level 3 Coastal kayak Instructor - 2014
ACA Level 2 SUP Instructor - 2014
BC Advanced Sea Leader - 2016
ISKGA Advanced Guide - 2016 https://www.instagram.com/torbjorn_soderholm/ https://www.facebook.com/torbjorn.soderholm.1/ https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCTg5eQ-9YqcNZN4rZ4l-J8g