Andi~
The primary guide for all the day trips, I approach kayaking and being on the water with an easygoing manner and high emphasis on safety.
If you are a newcomer, I will work with you to ensure you feel comfortable, and if you are a more experienced paddler, I can work on stroke technique, edging, and rolls as well. I’m an ACA trained sea kayak instructor and I truly enjoy sharing my love and knowledge of coral reefs and mangrove ecosystems with others, as well as reminding folks the importance of getting out and playing a bit more on the water and truly appreciating this awesome landscape around us.
During the winter season, I also have the opportunity to work a kayak guide and marine naturalist one week long extended trips with 2 other companies in Belize and Roatan.
With a Zoology major and focus in marine ecology, I comes to Utila from 7 years in Hawai’i where I worked as a kayak guide, and also with The University of Hawai’i, The Nature Conservancy, as well as the US Fish and Wildlife Service and National Marine Fisheries Services in a variety of seasonal positions from seabird field biology to coral reef monitoring. I’ve been on Utila for 7+ years and thinks its one of the most fantastic places to kayak and snorkel. For reviews of Andi’s trip, click on this TRIP ADVISOR LINK
Jamie and Amber
We are stoked to have Jamie and Amber aboard to assist with the mangrove kayak trips. Jamie is a rescue diver and as well as accomplished artist. He has a true love of the outdoors and makes guests feel at ease immediately with his great energy. Amber is also now training with us- she is a school teacher by trade, and volunteering at the local schools here on Utila. They are both avid outdoors people, easy going, and awesome to be around- we are glad to have them as part of our team!
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OUR PARTNERS:
Michael Gray and Uncommon Adventures~
Michael brings 20+ years of sea kayak guiding experience, leading trips both in the Bay Islands as well as Alaska, New Zealand, and Great Lakes region. Michael is also noted for his backcountry cooking skills, and leads popular presentations/demonstrations at leading kayak symposiums. His articles appear in major kayak publications, websites, and now evan a published cookbook!
With his company, Uncommon Adventures, Michael has been leading extended sea kayak trips in Roatan, and in 2011, worked with Kayak Utila to bring the first extended expedition style kayak trip to Utila’s waters, which we’ll be repeating again this year~
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We are considering a trip to Roatan in about February. We use seakayaks on our lake at home in Minnesota. What can you tell us about prices and options for kayaking in Roatan? Thank you,
Hi- sorry for the delay in response- I was up doing some kayak training in the USA. I don’t actually have too much information on kayaking in Roatan for day trips- all my trips are based in Utila- the next island over. However, if you are looking at a weeklong all inclusive trip in Roatan, I work with Uncommon Adventures there. They offer kayak trips and also multisport trips- with stand up paddleboard too. Check them out at http://www.uncommonadv.com and let them know Andi from Utila sent you. You can write me at paddleutila@gmail.com if you have more questions. Best, Andi