Blaine's Page

Relationship Status:

In a Relationship

About Me:

Grew up in WV and have been paddling for 13 years. A video boater put my in a kayak at age 13 and I got serious about it at age 19. Kayaking changed my life. I have worked as a raft guide, whitewater paddling instructor and videographer since 1997. I currently live in Wilmington, NC where I have discovered the pleasures of coastal kayaking. Kayak surfing ocean waves is super fun however, I still am very much in love with whitewater. These days, I travel back home to WV and western NC to paddle with friends. Paddling will always be an integral part of my life!

Paddling:

River Running, Creeking, Freestyle

Favorite Rivers:

Gauely, New, Tygart, Blackwater, Yough,

Boats:

Clapped out session plus (about to acquire Orbit Fish) Perception Phat, Aquaterra Sea Lion

Other Activities:

Cycling, Motocross, skiing, snowboarding, kayak fishing - Since I live on the coast now, I am starting a new journey known as Kiteboaring!

Music:

All types - too many to list!

Movies:

Departed, Goodfellas, Pulp Fiction, American Gangster, Ocean's Eleven,

Good Things:

Morning coffee before heading out to paddle! My dear friends in Fayetteville, WV! All things whitewater and adventure in WV:)
Freshies.... and face shots full of fresh fluff!

Hateful Things:

dust on crust, drought - fools who don't conserve -