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Matt 'Tex' Walker (Instructor)
- Position:
- Sales assistant and Sea Kayak Guide Extraordinaire
- Length of service:
- Since 2009
- Courses and trips you could take with Tex:
- Sea Kayaking: An Introduction ( Full Day ), , 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.
