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Dan Gavere
SUPInstruction.com
Contact: Dan Gavere
Other Test Address 1 Test Address 2 Cardiff, CA 92007 United States
Dan Gavere has always followed the path of his paddle. He began paddling at seven years old, when his father nudged him out of the eddy and into the rapids and waves on the rivers near Salt Lake City. With little hesitation Dan took to the water like Penguin jacked up on Red Bull. 12 years later Dan would be competing against the best in the world in hundreds of whitewater kayaking events. After getting shut down (again) by the wind Dan decided to stow the kite and hop onto a Stand Up Paddleboard, figuring it would be the ticket to get him out on the water so could still have fun. Little did he know it would become such an addiction. Living in the Columbia River Gorge gave him ample opportunities to hone his skills in windy and rough conditions. He started paddling in the currents of the local rivers, and small class I and II rapids on the Klickitat, Hood, and White Salmon Rivers then Dan hit the open ocean and surfing waves. On a trip to the Oregon Coast he had a revelation that he wanted to pursue stand up paddling like he had whitewater kayaking. Dan now paddles daily while making the rounds as the SW Werner Paddles Rep. in his custom built Sprinter van. Dan's 9th place finish in the Elite Class at the 2008 Battle of the Paddle is a testament to his athleticism, determination, training, and drive to be the best he can be. Dan is so excited about Stand Up Paddling that you can practically see the stoke dripping from the end of his Werner Nitro paddle with every stroke. Check out Dan at a SUP spot near you. Look out for the guy in the Werner Sprinter van and the pink Werner Paddles hat.
Nikki Gregg
NRG
Other Test Address 1 Test Address 2 Cardiff, CA 92007 United States
Home Phone: 808.542.5399
Personal Email: dan.gavere@wernerpaddles.com
http://nikkigregg.blogspot.com
Nikki Gregg was raised to be the ‘NRGetic’ girl she is thanks to her parents who instilled in her the desire and knowledge to pursue a life of healthy and active living. Always the ‘gym rat’, her very first job at age fourteen was working the front desk of a gym. This led her to gym management, personal training, group training, and teaching weight loss classes.
Her extreme love for outdoor sports led Nikki from her small hometown in Ohio to the mountains of Colorado and Lake Tahoe where she excelled in many sports such as snowboarding, whitewater kayaking, raft guiding, mountain biking, climbing, triathlons, adventure racing, and wakeboarding. For the last six years, Nikki has called the north shore of Oahu her home. Her passion lies in any and all forms of stand up paddling; from fitness, surfing, racing, flatwater, learning open ocean paddling, and even whitewater, Nikki is one of the most well rounded athletes in the fast growing sport of stand up paddling.
Nikki’s business is based in Hawaii, but recently her endeavors take her on the road more and more often. She travels in order to train clients, share her popular island inspired stand up paddle boot camps with others, or to compete in stand up paddling events all over the country. She has quickly become 'stand up paddle's spokeswoman' and can sometimes be found traveling in the Werner Paddles Sprinter van with her boyfriend, Dan Gavere, and her little dog, Nui, sharing the life changing benefits of stand up paddling.
With over ten years of experience as a fitness professional, Nikki sets herself apart from other trainers because of the high level of customer service she gives to her clients. Her holistic and hardcore approach to health and fitness combined with her positive attitude, extensive knowledge and wide range of skill make her a highly sought after trainer.
Nikki takes her client’s safety seriously and goes to great lengths to make sure she is prepared for any situation. She has been certified to be a personal trainer through ACE and NSCA. Nikki has her EMT-B certification training, Swift Water Rescue Training, as well as current AHA CPR/First Aid certification. Nikki is an ASI (Academy of Stand Up Paddleboard Instruction) certified stand up paddle "Master Instructor" and is affiliated with both the WSUPA (World Stand Up Paddleboard Association) and the WPA (World Paddle Association).
