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Mark Schoon

Mark Schoon in Maine, U.S.A.

Mark is a BCU level 4 coach (Sea) as well as a registered Maine Sea Kayak Guide, along with his partner Mel Rice he runs Carpe Diem Kayak School, primarily teaching in the Mount Desert area of North Eastern Maine.

Both Mark and Mel have been  guest instructors at many Sea Kayak Symposium along the East coast of the United States,  in 2007 Mark and Mel were guest speakers at the Canoecopia show in Wisconsin, presenting on their extensive journeys along Maine's beautiful coastline, which Mark has paddled in its entirety.

Besides teaching modern sea kayaking technique Mark also has an interest in the traditional kayaking methods of the Inuit peoples of the far north and likes to introduce paddlers to the beginnings of traditional Greenland Qajak skills.

Mark is sponsored by Impex Kayaks and Werner Paddles and  is also supported by Rutabaga and Immersion Research.

In Marks words!

'Carpe Diem'

(Seize the Day)

' That's our philosophy - both personal and paddling. We are passionate about kayaking and eager to share the sport with you'.

Mark & Mel at home in Maine

Expedition team members are:

Jeff Allen                       Mark Schoon

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