Hometown:  Santa Monica, Ca.

Years in the paddle sports industry:  15 years

Favorite place to paddle: Buena Vista Play Park.  Great features, low crowds and no hype.

Why I paddle:   No cell phones, computers or kids pulling on your leg.

When not paddling, what are you doing?  Surfing, skiing, running, mountain biking, and playing anything my daughter wants.

Favorite kayaking flick:  Fever.  Jed and Andre when they were young and poor.