William Blair
TOTAL RIVER MILES: Estimated 45,000
William has acquired a lifetime portfolio on Pacific Northwest rivers, lakes and the ocean. Private and professional river boating, rafting, inflatable kayaking as well as ocean surf launches are ongoing pursuits. William is in his own element on river waters and serene lakes. Professional tenures commenced with the US Coast Guard air-sea rescue, continue with federal, state and tribe-state level river management plan design and implementation. William is a vanguard of what has become known as the "eco-system approach" to environmental river system management.
William's river boating and rafting instructor career began in 1971 and has continued to present day. He is the co-founder of Outdoor Ventures river training syllabus and boater registry. William is thought of as a "true riverman" and is dedicated to performance based education.
Robb Grubb
TOTAL RIVER MILES: Estimated 12,000
Robb is the co-founder of Outdoor Ventures and its in-depth training syllabus.
Robb grew up rowing Northwest Washington rivers in wood drift boats. His father taught him how to row as soon as he was physically able to pick up an oar. Robb thought that this was the coolest thing in the world, what Robb did not know was that his father had an alterior motive. If Robb learned how to row, then his Dad could sit up front and fish!
To this day, Robb is still rowing boats of all sorts, paddling rafts and enjoying every minute spent on the river.
Andy Hardwick
TOTAL RIVER MILES: Estimated Lots...
Andy is a fisherman, long time river runner, white water boater, Outdoor Ventures river training alumni, OV guide / instructor, and river rat extraordinaire.
Andy is the owner of Outdoor Supply Company, which supplies outdoor products (catchy name, eh?) to the river world. He also manufactures Tuf-Cat Pontoon Boats. Fisherman and recreational boaters take advantage of his fishing and river running expertise to select the right boat for their specific needs on the water. From the perfect still water fly fishing platform to a white water thrill machine, to a steelhead plugging and drifting river boat, He can design and build an inflatable boat for you. Low water? Keep right on fishing with a Tuf-Cat inflatable pontoon boat. "We go when others can't."
Lloyd Doudy
TOTAL RIVER MILES: Estimated 40,000
Lloyd is the inventor of the Power Pull oarlock system. This oarlock has revolutionized ease of rowing on lakes and mellow river waters. Lloyd is a pioneer when it comes to providing river runners with useful tools and accessories.
Logan
TOTAL RIVER MILES: In dog miles, Alot!
Logan, known as "The Centinal", on the river, is calm under pressure, content when fed properly and just plain happy when rubbed behind the ear.
In Memory of Kenny King
TOTAL RIVER MILES: Estimated 250,000
Kenny ran rivers for over 55 years! In 1993, he was inducted into the National Freshwater Fishing Hall of Fame in the "Legendary Guides Category". Kenny guided folks down Northwest rivers most of his life fishing for salmon, trout and steelhead. He was instrumental in providing knowledge and skill in developing the driftboat for running rivers. If you had the pleasure of visiting with him on the river, you probably noticed his oars. They have the smallest wood blades you will ever see! This tells you he truly guided the boat down the river with technique and elegance. He will be missed and thought of regularly.
Decker
TOTAL RIVER MILES: Estimated 200
Decker came to the river as a seeing-eye-dog drop out. His Alpha qualities dropped him into the lap of our good human friend, Seth. He was saved from the life of a servant, destined to eventually become a lab again! Decker is a couch potato at heart, however you will see him on the river occasionally, relaxing with the human counter parts.
