Kevin Hinds is an Advanced Open Water Instructor with the ACA, and a registered Maine Sea Kayak Guide. He truly enjoys sharing his passion for the kayaking in his teaching. He was introduced to Whitewater kayaking in 1996 and never looked back. After starting in whitewater kayaking, Kevin learned coastal kayaking in South Florida. While in Florida, he dabbled in surf kayaking, and coached a Junior Olympics kids kayaking program for two summers. Kevin worked for three years as an instructor and guide in Palm Beach County.

He currently resides in Bath, ME and is in his fifth season instructing and guiding in the great state of Maine.