Dave Arruda (aka “Kayak Dave”)
Paddling Region: New England
Current Kayaks: P&H Capella 163, Current Design Vision 120SP
Past Kayaks: P&H Capella 160RM, Perception Eclipse, WSBS Thunderbolt-X, KayakPro Jet, Liquid Logic CR80
Height/Weight/Shoe Size: 5’6″, 125lbs, size 9
Types of Paddling:
- Sea Kayaking
- Surf Kayaking
- Whitewater Kayaking
- Kayak Racing
- Stand Up Paddleboarding
- Instruction
Certifications:
- ACA Certified Kayaking Instructor (Basic Coastal)
- Advanced Wilderness First Aid Certified
Experience:
- Lead Instructor and Co-Owner at Coastal Kayak Educators, Inc, Plymouth, MA (2003-2007)
- Lead Instructor and Operations Manager at Billington Sea Kayak, Plymouth, MA (2007-Present)
- Co-Sea Kayaking Chair at MIT Outing Club, Cambridge, MA (2010-Present)
- Principal Author at KayakDave.com (2011-Present)
- Staff Writer at Kayaking.org (2012-2013)
Other Outdoor Activities: Hiking, Camping, Ice Climbing, Rock Climbing, Mountain Biking, Traveling, Photography, Swinging in my hammock, and Playing acoustic guitar by the campfire!
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