Meet The Team

Jessie Benson

Owner

What’s your favorite spot to paddle in B’More?

Inner Harbor and around Fort McHenry.

What’s Your Dream Paddle Destination?

The Maldives! (Keep an eye out for a retreat here someday!)

In 2022 I commit to Be More…. present.

Dave Janiszewski

SUP Instructor and Race Coach

Years Paddling: 7

Favorite spot to paddle in Maryland:

Bear Creek!

In 2022 I commit to Be More….

Grounded.

Courtney Lawrence

Yoga, Pilates, Barre Instructor

What is your favorite spot to paddle in Maryland? Seneca Creek

What is your dream SUP destination? Hawaii

In 2022 I commit to Be More: creative

Amber Viel

FloYo Instructor

What is your favorite spot to paddle in Maryland? Sue Creek

What is your dream SUP destination? Bali

In 2022 I commit to Be More: Relaxed

Emily Knaus

SUP Social Leader

What is your favorite spot to paddle in Maryland? Stoney Creek

What is your dream SUP destination? On the canals in Venice, Italy

In 2022 I commit to Be More: Grounded

Kimm Kerr

Paddle Pilates Instructor

What is your favorite spot to paddle in Maryland? Inner Harbor

What is your dream SUP destination? Australia

In 2022 I commit to Be More: Mindful

Shawn Brown

FloYo Instructor

Years Paddling: 5

Favorite spot to paddle in Maryland:

Janes Island State Park on the Eastern Shore

What is your dream SUP destination? New Zealand

In 2020 I commit to Be More…. creative with my time and energy.

Jaime Kline

FloYo & Floating Meditation Instructor

Favorite Paddle Event? East of Maui Chesapeake Challenge Race!

Dream Paddle Destination: Fiji

In 2020 I commit to Be More…. Present

Laura Thurston

SUP Instructor

Years Paddling: 7 years