Who We Are

More than a business kayaking is our lifestyle. We are the paddle sports center for the beginner as well as the expert kayaker. Since 1992, the dedicated staff of Sweetwater Kayaks has been sharing its expertise with those who are interested in getting started as well as with seasoned paddlers who are seeking to broaden their horizons. We invite you to enter our world of kayaking: majestic places, unforgettable experiences and lasting friendships.

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
TSRA Certified Solo Open Boat
Wilderness First Responder

A partner at Sweetwater Kayaks, Russell's excellent product knowledge enables our customers to be outfitted to best suit their paddling needs. In addition to sea kayaking, his outdoor background includes mountain biking and climbing. These sports have taken him all over the world; Scotland, France, Switzerland, Canada, Andorra, Spain, Morocco, Hawaii, and North America. Among Russell's many talents, he is also a professional musician. He plays lead guitar. He has appeared on Saturday Night Live. In 2005, Russell organized the Labrador 2005 Expedition and paddled down the northeast coast of Labrador (Some call it one of the most challenging coastlines in the world.)

In 2007 he paddled in Florida (leading trips in the everglades), the Outer Banks of North Carolina, Mexico, San Diego, Deception Pass, Washington, Alaska, Scotland, Outer Hebrides, and Georgia.

He and his "Team Sweetwater" won the IR Vacation to Hell grant, and this summer will be paddling in the high Arctic of Canada.

He has written articles for Canoe Focus Magazine as well as developed paddling and adventure DVD's.

Nigel Foster
BCU Level 5 Coach/Sea & Surf
BCU Level 4 Coach/Inland Kayak & Open Canoe
BCU 5 Star Award/Sea Kayak, Open Canoe, White Water & Surf
Wilderness First Alert

A partner and Director of Training at Sweetwater Kayaks, Foster has been long recognized as the dean of surf kayaking, having pioneered the sport in the 1970's. Since then, Foster has paddled solo or led expeditions in the waters off Norway, Sweden, Baffin Island, and the Faroe Islands. He was the first to circumnavigate Iceland. In 2004, he and Kristin Nelson paddled around the north end of Labrador. During early summer 2006, they paddled the Misty Fjords in southeast Alaska, and during late summer 2006, they paddled Sweden and Denmark. Early 2007 saw him in New Zealand, Mexico, and back home.

Nigel is the author of "Kayaking: A Beginner's Guide", "Nigel Foster's Sea Kayaking: Secrets From The Pro", "Nigel Foster's Surf Kayaking", "Guide to Sea Kayaking in Southern Florida", "Open Canoe Technique: A Complete Guide to Paddling the Open Canoe." Nigel has designed his own line of sea kayaks: Silhouette, Legend, Shadow, Echo. In addition to sea kayaks, he has created his own accessory line which includes clothing, PFD, tow line and other exciting products. His articles are often featured in Sea Kayaker, Canoe Focus, and other outdoor publications. His classes are always exciting and fun!

Don Thompson
DIRECTOR OF FUN
BCU Aspiring Level Three Coach/Sea Kayak
BCU Four Star Award/Sea Kayak
BCU Canoe Safety Test
BCU Two Star Award/Canoe
ACA Instructor Essentials of Kayak Touring (Level 2)
First Aid
CPR

Don has been paddling since he was a teenager and kayaking for about twenty years. Most of this experience was part time as Don pursued a career in computer technology, eventually leading several IT organizations. While that was fulfilling, he finds working at Sweetwater is pure fun. Don brings laughter and good spirits to his classes, tours and work around the shop. He has been dubbed "The Clown Prince of Kayaking" and is now our Director of Fun.

Don is accomplished in sea kayaking and also likes to play in white water rivers. He is even considering becoming a white water raft guide. It should be no surprise that his greatest Florida paddling passion is tight turning, swiftly flowing rivers.

Whether in the shop or coaching, Don is very service oriented, which carries over into another of his passions. He raises and trains guide dog puppies for the blind. (Above you see him with Russell, who is now guiding a blind person in Tampa.)

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