We did it! Summer #2 is in the bag! We’re alive and still kicking up some saltwater over here at SLO Coast Kayaks! This summer was a blast. First off, we would like to thank all of you; our customers, friends, and family for making our dreams come true! One of the joys of having a small, mom-and-pop shop is that we really get to know and connect with people. We’re so happy that you enjoy your time with us, but we don’t know if you realize how much we enjoy our time with you!
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| Sarah and Tony, now Mr. and Mrs.! |
We were so thrilled when Tony proposed to Sarah on one of our first ever Port San Luis Harbor Tours in Spring of 2010. We were even more stoked when they made it up here from L.A., 1-year later, as glowing newlyweds! We can’t wait to see them next year and in the years to come. Who knows, maybe one day we’ll have their little ones out there on the water (no pressure, guys!)…Congrats, you two!
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| Go, Terri! |
Terri, a teacher from the Fresno area, has gone from being afraid of getting wet, to one of our “regulars.” She has several tours under her belt now, and last month conquered her fears on our Shell Beach Adventure Tour. As she launched through slots, glided over waterfalls, and punched through waves, it’s hard to imagine she was ever afraid of the water. Her stoke is infectious, and we are so proud of her! Way to go!
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| Team Ninja! |
We had Team Ninja from Arizona, a radical kid crew of cousins that couldn’t be stopped! We lost count of how many guided SUP and kayak adventures they took with us, but we estimate that in two weeks, they probably paddled at least 20 miles! Keep in mind that the youngest paddler, Gordy, was 8 years old (and one of the funniest kids on the planet)! They say kids can age you—they must mean in reverse! We got back a good 5 to 10 years having Team Ninja around!
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| Team Ninja...at it AGAIN! |
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| First Time SUP! |
And all of the beginning SUPers out there…you guys are amazing! We loved getting every single one of you out there on stand up paddleboards. Many of you thought you couldn’t do it, but within 5 to 10 minutes were up, up, and on your way! The diversity of paddlers wanting to try SUP blew us away! We had everyone on the water, from 6 year olds to 76 year olds. SUPing went from your bucket list to your to do list!
We couldn’t have made any of this happen for you if it wasn’t for some important people in our lives: our amazing staff and family!
Ken, thank you for being our biggest supporter and rock solid kayak guide! Your knowledge, generosity, and enthusiasm are unparalleled, and we couldn’t have done it without you!
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| Ken--lighthouse docent and kayak guide! |
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| Ken on his famous Port San Luis Harbor/Lighthouse Tour! |
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| Christian giving SUP instruction at our Port San Luis location! |
Chris, thank you for all of your hard work on the beach, at the shop, and in the water! You have brought so much to our company. You go above and beyond every day--always smiling, always positive, and you wrote the book on customer service!
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| Chris rockin' the positive mojo at our rental location in Avila! |
Christian, you did a great job helping us out wherever we needed you! We know that you have a bright future ahead of you, and no matter where life takes you after graduation next year, we would be happy to have you back summer after summer!
The best thing about ending a season on a positive note, is you get to start the next one on the right foot. Hello, Fall! We’re excited about this beautiful time of year and hope to see you all on the water very soon!
Clap it out!
--Vince and Emily
SLO Coast Kayaks
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