Alex is happiest in the seat of a kayak, driven by a deep passion for paddling and adventure sports. Whether navigating local rivers and coastlines or exploring waterways around the world, he’s always seeking new paddling experiences.

As the owner of Body Boat Blade, Alex has built his life around paddling and coaching. While he spends most of his time on the sea, he’s also a skilled whitewater kayaker and open canoeist, having completed extensive training through British Canoeing. His love for the outdoors began in Ithaca, NY, where he grew up surrounded by gorges, lakes, and rolling hills.

His paddling journey started as a raft guide on New York’s Black River before diving deeper into the sport at SUNY Plattsburgh. There, he earned a Bachelor of Science in Expeditionary Studies with a focus on paddlesports and climbing. After graduating, he pursued further training through British Canoeing while building an impressive paddling resume across the U.S. and the U.K.

Alex is dedicated to learner-focused coaching, helping paddlers progress through personalized, engaging, and methodical instruction.

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