MEET THE TEAM!

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Dock Manager / Paddle Board & Kayak Guide

Scouse, as we call him is quickly recognizable by his strong European accent.  Moving here from Liverpool England in 2016, he loves to entertain guest and conduct Lessons and Tour in addition to providing quality customer service as our Dock Manager...He is a jack of all of our Tours and can perform any of them as needed.  He is truly a very valuable Team Member.  He takes great pride in what we do and understands that our Guest are looking to break away from the normal life stresses and he goes out of his way to get a smile out of everyone.  He is a retired psychiatric nurse, UK qualified personal trainer and box fit instructor.

Enjoys good conversation, good company and good beer, maybe not in that order.

Devoted paddle board student/enthusiast, regarding the psychological, physical and spiritual elements of the sport.  Part of Managing the dock means setting up equipment, which includes the speaker as you will note he really enjoys a variety of music.  DJ Scouse in the House!

Paddle Board Yoga Instructor

 Silvie is from Ostrava, Czech Republic and is a beautiful mind and soul.  Certified as a yoga teacher since 2005, SUP Yoga in 2016, Reiki Healer, CPR provider. Love to study the human body and its abilities to heal itself through Breath, Movement, and attachment to nature. SUP yoga is a perfect example of all healing elements combined together. In our class clients experience Breath practice, Movement synchronized with Breath and final Meditation on the water in the Nature. Healing Fun! 

Snorkel / Paddle Board / Kayak Instructor 

Kent grew up on the water with over 40 years of experience kayaking and boarding.

CPR Trained and Certified

Kent loves Paddleboarding and Kayaking as can be seen by his constant desire to be on the water entertaining Tourist and locals alike. Meet Kent every Thursday at 9 AM as he leads Sunrise Paddle Boards "Clean Water Clean Life" Paddle cleaning up the Fort Lauderdale waterways.  His passion is also evident as he performs on Jet Ski Tours, Full Moon Paddles, ECO Tours, and most popularly as our Snorkel and Paddle the Reef Guide.  Kent has a constant smile that is adictive and we invite you to come explore with him.

 Tour Guide and Instructor

Living my life enjoying what Florida has to offer has always been the highlight of my weekends growing up. Whether I’m out snorkeling on a board in the keys or giving tours to locals and newbies at Sunrise Paddleboards I’m always soaking up the sun and beautiful environment. Working at sunrise Paddleboards has definitely allowed me to work in outdoor luxury with a view while meeting amazing people from all over. Being a new mom to a beautiful baby boy I feel excited knowing that I get to share my love for Paddleboarding with him along with my Sunrise Paddleboard family.  

Jet Ski Manager / Instructor

As an ocean enthusiast, Josh finally made the recent move to Fort Lauderdale, Florida where he is currently working as our Jet Ski Manager and Eco Tour Guide.

He achieved his BS degree in Marine Science at Coastal Carolina University in 2018. Since then, he had the opportunity to work with NOAA as a marine fish biologist, educate classes about environmental issues, and conduct and publish personal research while studying abroad in Jamaica. Some skills and certifications that helped him along this path was of course CPR and First Aid, plus Rescue Diver, and Boater’s Safety and Education License. Being in the “yachting capital of the world”, he plans to earn his 100 ton captains license in the upcoming year. Long term, he would love to get into coral reef restoration and just overall communicate/educate our current and potential environmental issues.

Instructor / ECO Tour Guide / Full Moon Paddles

A true story about a girl who went from being a great repeat customer to becoming a valued Tour Guide.  As Dhana describes:  

It had been at least a year after I moved to South Florida, that I decided to try paddleboarding. I went to Sunrise Paddleboards and Jamin upgraded me from a rental to a lesson and tour with Jenna. Ever so grateful to learn how to paddleboard properly from an expert. From fitness classes, full moon excursions, snorkel tours guide, and full/part time employment with Sunrise Paddleboards...the rest is history.

Paddle Board Yoga Instructor

Vanessa was born and raised in Scranton Pennsylvania.. She was a trained in competitive gymnast sense six years old. Vanessa later went on to receive a scholarship at Nova Southeastern University for Track & Field. After graduation, she was in pursuit of an acting career in N.Y.C. and also got a Certifications in Personal Training, Nutrition, Yoga, and USAG Gymnastics. After 3 years in New York City, life took her back to the beach! 

In her free time Vanessa enjoys going to the beach with her dog, flipping and doing handstands, and most of all hanging out with her family. She is a true definition of a "Happy-Go-Lucky" person.

Jet Ski / Paddle Board / Kayak Instructor

Born in Ecuador, Yalo moved to South Florida at 3 years old and grew up in Palm Beach.  He is fluent in the Spanish and English with a love for the ocean being raised on the water.  A few credentials include Boaters License, CPE Certification, and Lifeguard Certification. His experience with Jet Skis is endless as he was riding them sense a young boy.  Yalo has a vast experience riding in all kinds of conditions, places and experience with many models of jet skis.  He loves showing beginners how to be safe as well as proper maintenance and operational use.  Additionally, meeting advanced riders and sharing the passion and thrill of being such an enthusiast is equally exciting. Yalo enjoys just about anything on the water, so it is no surprise to find him paddling on many of the famous Sunrise Paddleboard Tours and Adventures.  If you are looking for fun; then come meet Yalo.