Matt 'Tex' Walker (Instructor)

Position:: Sales assistant and Sea Kayak Guide Extraordinaire
Length of service:: 2009-2010
Courses and trips you could take with Tex:: Sea Kayaking: Full Day Introduction, Sea Kayaking: Little Port Cooper, Kayak Fishing: Paddling Skills Course
Favourite boat:: Looksha Sport
Favourite gear:: Hydraulics Huggie, Hydraulics Ocean Pro, Immersion Research Fleece Lined Guide Shorts, Hydraulics SunPaws, NRS Hydroskin Short Sleeved Shirt, Hydrosilk Long Sleeved Shirt, Immersion Research Neoprene Lined Guide Shorts
Countries paddled:: New Zealand, Thailand, Austria, Slovenia, Germany, England and Wales
Qualifications:: SKOANZ, Certificate in Adventure Tourism, Diploma in Applied Recreation, Certificate in Adult Teaching A & B, Pool Life Guard, PHEC, High Rope facilitation and Rescue

I've spent the last eight years guiding Kayaks in Milford Sound for Roscos Milford Kayaks ( Lonely Planet's top ranked guiding company ), doing missions down there and a few other parts of the world.
My last name 'Walker' earnt me the nick name 'Tex', as I am still known to many. I am really excited about being in Christchurch and getting involved with expeditions and instruction in the area. Love to talk to anyone out there interested in getting out there... of any level! Coastal and water access areas have always inspired me, there is something truly special about the sensory experience that is kayaking.
Matt Walker