Dennis Thompson, Owner & Lead Guide
Dennis Thompson, lead river guide and owner of Adventure Kayak Florida, LLC, is a life-long resident of Jacksonville, Florida. He has been exploring the tributaries of the St. John’s River by kayak for over 17 years, led numerous day and overnight camping trips, holds an American Canoe Association (ACA) Level 2 Coastal Kayak Instructor certification
Claire Thompson, Assistant River Guide
Claire Thompson accompanies her Dad as an assistant river guide. Claire has been kayaking since about six years old when her Dad would tow her up the Ichetucknee Spring run, and subsequently cut her lose to paddle back.
As assistant river guide, Claire helps to keep an extra eye on the group and is especially good at helping others learn to paddle.
Dennis Thompson, lead river guide and owner of Adventure Kayak Florida, LLC, is a life-long resident of Jacksonville, Florida. He has been exploring the tributaries of the St. John’s River by kayak for over 17 years, led numerous day and overnight camping trips, holds an American Canoe Association (ACA) Level 2 Coastal Kayak Instructor certification with an Adaptive Paddling endorsement, and maintains Red Cross Certified Adult CPR/AED.
In May of 2015, Dennis completed a 16-day 310 mile paddle along the entire length of the St. John’s River. Dennis has a passion for introducing children and adults to the outdoors through kayaking and wilderness camping experiences.
Claire Thompson, Assistant River Guide
Claire Thompson accompanies her Dad as an assistant river guide. Claire has been kayaking since about six years old when her Dad would tow her up the Ichetucknee Spring run, and subsequently cut her lose to paddle back.
As assistant river guide, Claire helps to keep an extra eye on the group and is especially good at helping others learn to paddle.
