We’re hoping you find our website helpful in getting some paddling plans together. If it’s missing anything you need please call us any time and let us know. We would love to help. We do three things mainly; Kayak and paddle board rentals, lessons and guided tours. Pick your path below and we’ll see you on the beach.
Equipment Rentals
Our fleet of single and double fiberglass sea kayaks are hand made locally by Seaward, Atlantis and Delta Kayaks. Rentals are available from 4 hours to multiple days. Pack a snack and make a day of it.
Meet our passionate guides and instructors for the 2024 paddling season!
We come from a wide variety of educational backgrounds and places, but we all share a profound love of paddle sports and outdoor adventure. If you are interested in employment with Halfmoon Sea Kayaks for the 2024 season, or future seasons, follow this link to our current available positions in 2024.
CAM
A Halfmoon Sea Kayaks partner and Paddle Canada instructor, Cam has spent the last 24 years paddling on the Sunshine Coast. He comes from an extensive marine background in the West Coast tug boat industry and has paddled all over coastal British Columbia, including Atlin Lake, Haida Gwaii, Hakai Pass, and the Northern Gulf Islands. Paddle Canada Level Three Sea Kayak Skills certification
CHARLA
Charla grew up paddling on Georgian Bay in Ontario working as an outdoor education facilitator and Paddle Canada canoe instructor. She holds an Outdoor Adventure Naturalist diploma, a Paddle Canada sea kayak instructor certification, Paddle Canada Level Three Sea Kayak Skills certification, and a Wilderness First Responder certification. Charla enjoys SUP surfing, forest foraging, hula hooping, and teaching Nordic skiing. She has been guiding and teaching on the Sunshine Coast since 2019.
GRIFFIN
Griffin grew up paddling around Lake Erie in Port Dover, Ontario. He graduated as an Outdoor Adventure Naturalist and holds Paddle Canada Level Two Sea Kayaking Skills, Level One Sea Kayak Instructor, Lake Tandem Canoe Instructor, Level Two Swift Water Rescue, and a Wilderness First Responder Certification. Griffin has worked as an Outdoor Adventure Guide across Canada since 2017. Outside of work, Griffin enjoys fishing, rock climbing, photography, camping, cooking, and anything to do with the outdoors.
LISA
Lisa grew up loving rivers, lakes, and the ocean in Wellington, New Zealand. She’s worked in adventure Tourism for over 5 years, jumping out of planes and parasailing in her home country.
Spending the last couple of years underwater as a Scuba Instructor in Southern Thailand. Level One certified by Paddle Canada, she is looking forward to some above water adventures, paddling on the Sunshine Coast.
Outside of work she enjoys walks, reading, and anytime with animals.
MADDY
Maddy grew up paddling around the lakes of Perth, Ontario. She graduated as an Environmental Technician, with a background in Environmental Studies. Maddy holds a Paddle Canada Level One Sea Kayak Skills certification, Apprentice Interpreter certification, and a Wilderness Mental Health First Aid certification. Outside of work, Maddy enjoys hiking, climbing, camping, photography, and learning new skills.
MARIAH
Mariah grew up paddling rivers in southern Ontario and working as an outdoor education facilitator. She holds a community development and environmental studies degree, Paddle Canada Level Two Sea Kayak Skills certification, and an advanced wilderness first aid certification. Mariah enjoys kayak tripping, hiking, slacklining, and climbing. She has been guiding on the Sunshine Coast since 2021.
ADDITIONAL SERVICES
Please have a look these additional tools and add-ons that may be helpful in the planning of your outdoor adventure.
Halfmoon Sea Kayaks’ Beach
5718 Anchor Road
(waterfront side)
Sechelt Government Pier, B.C.
Canada
(604) 885-2948
halfmoonseakayaks@gmail.com