Heidi is an ACA L3 Open Water Coastal Kayaking instructor, and holds an Adaptive Paddling Endorsement. She brings her love of teaching and mentorship to kayaking and is passionate about fostering an inclusive paddling community and helping others expand their skills and confidence on the water. 

Laura is an ACA-certified Level 5 Advanced Open Water Coastal Kayaking Instructor and L4 Instructor Trainer—the youngest person to earn each level of certification—and an L4 Whitewater Kayaking Instructor.  Laura is the Saltwater Program Director for California Watersport Collective in addition to her private coaching practice. Laura draws upon her multidisciplinary approach to give students the skills and confidence needed to experience the waves, rocks and swell as a playground rather than a battleground. More at https://laurazulliger.com/

Noy is passionate about all things sea kayaking here in the Pacific Northwest – she simply loves to be on and in salt water. She is an ACA L3 Coastal Kayaking Instructor, has taught kayaking through a number of paddling clubs and has been the general organizer for the South Sound Traditional Inuit Kayaking Symposium (focuses on sharing Greenlandic kayaking and culture as part of its connection to QajaqUSA and Greenland’s kayaking association). She is thrilled to be part of the Surf Sirens team having first learned about the surf zone from Deb Volturno. She has attended Surf Sirens whenever injury or illness did not interfere, and heads for the waves whenever scheduling and good waves intersect.

Billy discovered sea kayaking in 2019, and fell in love with ocean paddling. Since then, Billy has worked as a kayaking instructor for YMCA Camp Orkila and the Northwest Outward Bound School. They have a background in wilderness medicine, and currently are working towards becoming a wilderness medicine physician associate. 

Kristy’s favorite place is the surf zone. She is an ACA L4 Open Water Coastal Kayak Instructor based in Sequim, WA  

Amber Champion is a sea kayak coach, instructor trainer, and founder of Champion Adventures & Coaching. Amber is a Paddle Canada Level 3 Sea Kayak Instructor Trainer and SUP Instructor Trainer, and is passionate about helping paddlers build confidence, refine skills, and grow both on and off the water.