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MEET OUR TEAM

Candlebox Kayaking Team

ABOUT US

At Candlebox Kayaking, we’ve been committed to customer satisfaction since the moment we opened in 2014. Great service begins with great people. Our staff has a wealth of knowledge when it comes to kayaking. We’re a team of dedicated professionals with a genuine desire to ensure that your experience with us is easy, convenient, and satisfying.

OUR TEAM

MATT DELONG

Matt DeLong is the owner of Candlebox Kayaking. A native of Nova Scotia, Matt is passionate about kayaking and introducing people to Nova Scotia's beautiful and diverse rivers. 

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Matt is a Paddle Canada Beginner River Kayak and Level 1 Sea Kayak  Instructor Trainer,  an Intermediate River Kayak and Level 3 Sea Kayak Skills instructor, a Level 3 lead guide with the Sea Kayak Guides Association of BC, a swift water rescue technician and a Kayak Rolling Instructor Trainer. Matt is certified in Advanced Wilderness First Aid, Standard First Aid and CPR level "C", and has achieved awards with the Canadian Lifesaving Society (Bronze Medallion and Bronze Cross). 

Matt DeLong
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Lukas Dee

Lukas is a Nova Scotia local who started his own kayaking journey with Candlebox Kayaking and hasn't looked back since. He loves sharing his passion and stoke for kayaking whether that's guiding sea kayak tours, instructing beginner friendly whitewater, or paddling advanced rivers with friends. 

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Lukas is a Paddle Canada Beginner River Kayak Instructor, a Sea Kayak Guides Alliance of BC trained sea kayak guide, is trained in wilderness first aid, and holds IRF level 3 rafting certification. He is experienced working with multiple sea and whitewater companies in Nova Scotia and Europe.  

Uli Schnabl

Uli is a Paddle Canada Basic Sea Kayak Instructor, and a Sea Kayak Guides Alliance of BC trained sea kayak guide. She is responsible for the wonderful meals provided to our guests which have received rave reviews. A native of Germany, Uli can lead tours in German upon request!

Uli Schnabl
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