I am a registered Maine Guide.  Maine is one of the only states that requires a license to lead most types of sea kayak tours and the test to receive the license is rigorous.

I am a certified Wilderness (medical) first responder.  This means I have 80 hours of medical training that is specifically geared towards giving care in a wilderness setting.  The typical first aid course gives as little as four hours of training.  Maine guides are only required to be certified in first aid and that is the certification most guides have.

I am a certified lifeguard.  Sea kayak guides are not required to hold this certification.

I am a licensed residential and demonstrative lobster fisherman.  If requested I will haul one of my traps on your tour.

I have a good working knowledge of lobstering, the ecology of the region, the geology of Mount Desert Island, Maine state history, the history of Acadia National Park, Native American history of Maine, and astronomy.  Feel free to ask me questions.  If you don’t ask I probably won’t say much beyond cracking a few bad jokes because I realize some people find it distracting from the experience.

Because I do not hire other guides to lead my tours you will always know you are going out with an experienced and reliable guide.

Please read a message from the owner to learn more about why I believe Acadia Park Kayak Tours is unique.

(207) 266-1689