Our trips are led by highly skilled Registered Maine Guides and courses are taught by American Canoe Association Certified Instructors. Each are diverse in personality, style and background, with their own character and individual expertise. Our staff are passionate and eager to share with you an adventure that will last a lifetime.
Please enjoy learning a little bit about our wonderful guide staff.
Christine Honan
Christine is most at home around the ocean. She has worked on schooners, teaches marine science and SCUBA dives. Christine loves to share her knowledge of and passion for ocean through sea kayaking.
Ben Fuller
An accomplished maritime historian, Ben is one of Maine Sport’s most ambitious and knowledgeable guides. Ben is a Registered Maine Recreation and Sea Kayak Guide and an ACA Certified Coastal Kayak Instructor.
Stephen Leavins
Stephen has more credentials than you can shake a stick at – an Eagle Scout, BCU Instructor, ACA Certified Coastal Kayak Instructor Trainer and Registered Maine Guide. He does just about everything.
Chris Audet
Chris has been a guide for Maine Sport since 2002. His love and excitement for paddling and the outdoors in only matched by his contagious, positive energy. Chris also works as an athletic trainer for a local high school.
Justin Varney
Justin started with us in 2005 as a reservationist, and developed his skills as a guide by helping prepare for and clean up after trips. Justin earned his guide license in 2007 and works hard to make sure your trip is as smooth as possible.
Tyler Cox
Tyler has spent time on the ocean by sailboat and sea kayak. Tyler’s travels have taken him around the planet including surfing in Costa Rica and sea kayaking in Baja. Tyler’s smile and positive attitude are contagious.
Bryan McCarthy
Bryan’s passion for paddling takes him sea kayaking, canoeing, white water paddling and flat water sprint kayaking. He has lead sea kayak expeditions since 1996 around Maine, Florida, New Foundland and South America.
Jon Wescott
Jon’s guiding career started in 1985 when he began working as a white water raft guide. His enjoyment comes from sharing the places special to him while learning about the people he is paddling with.
