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Lamar Hudgens Lamar Hudgens
Education Degree WCU
BCU Level 4 Coach A1* Assessor/Sea Kayak
ACA Advanced Open Water Instructor
BCU 5 Star Award/Sea Kayak





John Carmody













After 12 years as part owner of Sweetwater Kayaks Inc. Jean retired, she did not, however; retire from paddling! Her passion has always been “to pursue the ever expanding experiences that sea kayaking offers and sharing it with others." Jean also was the Symposium Director for Sweetwater Kayaks this experience offered her the opportunity to work with many talented coaches. She continues to enjoy traveling and coaching at sea kayak symposiums on the East and West coasts of the US. Skill refinement is her area of expertise; "I like to focus on breaking down fear barriers and building confidence to enhance the learning experience."

Russell Farrow
BCU 5 Star Training/Sea Kayak
BCU 4 Star Award/Sea Kayak
BCU Level 3 Coach/Sea Kayak
BCU Level 3 Coach Aspirant/Surf
BCU Three Star Award/Canoe TSRA Certified Solo Open Boat
Wilderness First Responder

Don Thompson
DIRECTOR OF FUN

BCU Aspiring Level Three Coach/Sea Kayak
BCU Four Star Award/Sea Kayak
BCU Two Star Award/Canoe
BDA Three Star White Water Paddler
ACA Instructor
First Aid
CPR


Before retiring to Florida, he was a founding partner in a consumer packaging and branding company Nilssen Design Associates located in New York City. Bob is now pursuing his passion for 3-D modeling/Rendering, combining his experience as a professional photographer with his graphic design and production knowledge.

Bob has been paddling since 1994. He moved here from Queens, NY. He is an avid fisherman, loves music, ballroom dancing, and paddling.






Sweetwater Kayaks
13060 Gandy Blvd. St. Petersburg, FL 33702
Phone: (727) 570-4844 | Email us today at Email Address
Hours of Operation: Mon - Fri 10:00am - 6:00pm, Sat 9:00am - 5:00pm, Sun 9:00am - 5:00pm