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John (a.k.a. ‘Hawk’) Martin:

Hawk Martin is the lead instructor at Humboats Kayak Adventures. He is a certified American Canoe Association (ACA) coastal kayak instructor and has achieved his 4-star certification and canoe safety certification from the British Canoe Union (BCU). Hawk has training in swiftwater rescue and has completed the wilderness first responder course. Hawk has over 15 years of experience in paddle sports and has accomplished numerous adventure kayaking and solo expeditions worldwide. Hawk is a tested professional. He has taught basic and advanced kayak skills to hundreds of clients and had led tours in many countries. He is a forthright and safety conscious paddler, and no matter which course you take, you will learn skills that will help you to enhance your enjoyment on the water in a safe and confident manner.

More about Hawk:

John “Hawk” Martin is a lifelong outdoorsman dedicated to wilderness adventures and fishing. Inspired by his grandfather's love of the rod and reel, Hawk followed in his footsteps carrying on the family's outdoor heritage. Growing up as the son of a naval officer, Hawk spent his youth at the water's edge in the shadow of great ships popping and jigging a line for whatever would bite. Adult life saw Hawk carry on the family tradition of military service as a commando in the 75h Airborne Ranger Regiment. Years later at a wilderness school in the great North Woods, Hawk learned the ways of the Ojibwa, in particular the art of building paddlecraft and living off the land. Hawk stayed on for years as an apprentice and instructor, guiding others to learn paddling and long forgotten campcraft skills. After a six-month long kayaking expedition around the Great Lakes, Hawk came to California where he served as caretaker and sole resident for a 300-acre Tibetan Buddhist retreat center. Living in solitude for years, Hawk honed his kinship with nature and perfected his paddling. After returning from a stay at his teacher's monastery in Nepal, Hawk pursued a career as a sea kayak instructor and wilderness guide. In this capacity, Hawk worked for Aqua Adventures in San Diego, a company that was on the forefront of a new and blossoming kayak fishing industry. Working with the country's best instructors, Hawk quickly attained a high level of stature and professionalism, attaining certifications through bodies such as the American Canoe Association, British Canoe Union, Wilderness Kayak Institute, and National Outdoor Leadership School. Hawk has now settled into his own business as a kayaking instructor and outfitter and local kayak fishing guide.


About Roxanne:

From her first canoe trip as a young girl traveling down the Crow Wing River in Minnesota, Roxanne has been a lover of the outdoors. Roxanne loves the wilderness and has hiked, back-packed, and paddled through many miles of open space. Roxanne has been an environmentalist since she was a teen, and she is eager to share her appreciation of nature with others. Roxanne’s easygoing and confident style will make you feel comfortable as you learn kayak or canoe paddling skills. Roxanne’s business acumen and organizational skills keep us on the right track at Humboats Kayak Adventures, but she most enjoys paddling and camping with her family. Roxanne is the person to talk to if you are interested in furthering your kayaking skills but aren’t sure which class is right for you, or if you have any questions about our programs.

Our Staff:

John “Hawk” Martin
Roxanne Metz
Ed Murray
Amelia Martin
Eric Martin
Jeff Laxier (guest instructor)
Larry French (guest instructor)