Meet Your Instructors

The Best of the Best

Collectively, they make up the best Paddling School in the nation. Individually, they are some of the best people you'll ever meet. Whether they are paddling for fun or with students, our instructors bring out the best in everyone. They are book authors. Boat designers. Technique innovators. Equipment researchers. Great listeners. In addition to being at the top of their field, NOC's Paddling School instructors have many talents that extend beyond the river. Learn more about all of our instructors here.