Instructors
Brenna Kelly

Brenna Kelly
Instructor
Brenna is a graduate of Algonquin College’s Outdoor Adventure...
Chris "Pikey" Bucksey

Chris "Pikey" Bucksey
Instructor
Pikey has come all the way from the UK to be a part of Ottawa Kayak...
Corey Volt

Corey Volt
Assistant Director
Traveling around the world for 9 month a year to go kayaking might ...
Dave Crerar

Dave Crerar
Instructor and Keener Coach
Better known as "Irish Dave" to all OKS students and inst...
Devyn Scott

Devyn Scott
Instructor
Devyn Scott is a member of team Canada and is the 2008 north Americ...
Eric "EJ" Jackson

Eric "EJ" Jackson
Technical Director
This is the man who wrote the book on kayak instruction, literally.
Jarrett Shallhorn

Jarrett Shallhorn
Instructor
Jarrett has been calling the Ottawa River home during the summers f...
Joel Kowalski

Joel Kowalski
Instructor
Although just 18, Joel has probably logged more Bus Eater and Gladi...
Keegan Grady

Keegan Grady
Instructor
Keegan’s smooth methodical paddling style translates into his...
Matt McGuire

Matt McGuire
Director of Ottawa Kayak School
Teaching with OKS for 12 years Matt better known as Sharky on the R...
Moe Kelleher

Moe Kelleher
Keener Coach and Instructor
Moe’s incredible competive experience is an asset to the keen...
Rafael Ortiz

Rafael Ortiz
Instructor and Keener Coach
Rafa has been a strong infulence in the Mexican Paddling community....
Ruth Gordon

Ruth Gordon
Instructor
Ruth is Canada’s number one female paddler and after the 2007...
Ryan Whetung

Ryan Whetung
Director and Coach
Ryan has been paddling all over the world both for competition and ...
Stephen Wright

Stephen Wright
Keener Head Coach
Stephen is guiding the development of the next generation of freest...
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Ruth Gordon :: Instructor
Ruth is Canada’s number one female paddler and after the 2007 World Championships a world champion! Let this Canadian hero bring your skills to the next level.
Age: 31 Years Paddling: 13 When & Where did you have your first whitewater experience? In high school I came to the Ottawa River to go whitewater rafting with Wilderness Tours. What is your most memorable whitewater experience and why? Gosh, how does one narrow it down to just one, my first run down the Futa, my big air surf at Lyon, spring on the Big Bus, boatin with the ladies What other hobbies and interests do you have? yoga, swimming, running. What’s your favorite music? Jack Johnson Sponsors? Jackson Kayak Aquabound Paddles Patagonia Snap Dragon Competitive inclinations and results? 2005 North American Champion 1st 2006 Teva Mountain Games Big Air Competition 2007 World Champion 2nd Place 2009 World Championships Video Moments Anything by The Heliconia Press Why visit the Ottawa river? Two channels with big water and big fun: something for the beginner through the advanced paddler and never a shortage of water Contact info: Name: Ruth Gordon Address: Beachburg, Ontario Web: www.jacksonkayak.com www.riverangels.com www.wildernesstours.com Email: ruth@jacksonkayak.com

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