Suzanne "Frankie" fell in love with kayaking in 1980 and again with stand-up paddleboarding in 2017 – two great ways to play on the water! She has been guiding & coaching since 1996. She is a Master Maine Guide with the American Canoe Association. Kayak Level 4, SUP Level 2, and British Canoe Sea Leader certifications.

“Helping someone gain a skill in a kayak or on a board and connection with the water brings me tremendous joy!” she says. Suzanne "Frankie" has paddled the entire coast of Maine three times and may just do it again in 2026.