Jon Clark

Paddling School Assistant Manager
Adventure Travel Guide

Age: 28
Height/Weight: 5' 8" / 155 lbs
First Year Paddling: 1983
First Year at NOC: 2002
Favorite Boats: Liquidlogic Jefe and Little Joe
Favorite Rivers: Futaleufu, Chile

Fun Facts: In a past life Jon was a frontiersman, born with adventure in his heart and a longing for travel that he loves to share. Jon has paddled since he was a kid and it shows in his innate talent in all river crafts. Whether he is in an open boat, CI or kayak, his fluid grace and ease on the river are what all paddlers aspire to attain. As a native of North Carolina, Jon is intimately familiar with many of the creeks and rivers in our area and he is always ready to lead folks on new adventures.

His passion and dedication to his sport is evident in his position as an NOC Paddle School Assistant Manager and Adventure Travel leader in Chile. Jon is currently building a home on the banks of the Rio Futaleufu in Chile with his wife Samantha. Jon enjoys photography and has taken many of the shots you see in our Paddling School publications. Jon's favorite Paddling School course each year is the Advanced Teen's Week. He is excited to be taking these budding stars on a trip to the Dominican Republic this summer. He has also been instrumental in building the rescue courses for the NOC Leadership Institute.

Certifications and Other Information

• ACA Kayak Instructor Trainer
• Wilderness EMT

Video/DVD

• "The Kayaker's Toolbox" 2006

Media

• Featured in The New York Times teaching writer Harry Hurt how to kayak