The Sealegs Guide Team

Bud Bell

Born in Newmarket Ontario, raised in Ontario, Quebec and British Columbia - one of twelve children! Bud has spent the last 18 years of his life on the Pacific Ocean. Not only has he extensively explored Vancouver Island in a boat; he also claims to have swum along every shoreline of the Island as well as parts of the mainland, its northern and island shores! Bud is also a commercial diver.

Before 'emigrating' to BC, Bud worked as a forester managing silvaculture crews, outfitting remote helicopter and fixed wing timber cruising and was a Forestry Operations Manager for Domtar Forest Products. Bud and his wife Sheryll own Sealegs Kayaking. In his spare time Bud enjoys spending time with 4 active daughters who are involved in soccer, volleyball, rugby, hip-hop dance, baseball, basketball and all those extra curriculars that combine to make leisure time, family time!

"We do not cease to play because we grow old;  We grow old because we cease to play!"

                                               ~George Bernard Shaw

• Advanced Wilderness First Aid
• Radio Operator's License
• Foodsafe I
• CPR 'C'
• West Coast Guide Leadership Course, Mal-U
• CRCA Certified Sea Kayaking Instructor

Kalvin Beuerlein

Raised in Cedar, Kalvin is currently attending Malaspina University-College in Nanaimo, majoring in Phys-ed and Geography. Kalvin keeps very active playing on the Malaspina Mariners Basketball team and adventure races in the summer months. His keen mechanical and problem solving skills, sense of humour, high energy and winning smile are qualities that make him a popular choice for our guide team tour selections. Kalvin has become a valuable guide team member. He has led numerous multi-day adventures and supervises Sealegs' Beachfront Operation at Transfer Beach.

• SKGABC Sea Kayak Lead Guide Certification
• Coastal Guide Leadership - Mal-U
• CRCA Certified Sea Kayaking Instructor
• Wilderness First Aid
• Food Safe 1
• Radio Operator's Certificate
• CPR 'C'

Susan Glenn

Raised in Tahsis BC and Ladysmith Sue is one of our Lead Guides. Sue's passion for her work shines through in her good humour, her preparedness, leadership skills and genuine concern for the well-being, safety and enjoyment of her students and clients. Sue has been teaching and guiding with Sealegs for 8 years.

Sue has a degree in Tourism Management and Recreation and numerous water based certificates. In her spare time, Sue loves backpacking, snowshoeing, family activities, swimming and anything in the outdoors. Sue also has a keen interest in continuing education and is always seeking new and innovative ideas and techniques.

• SKGABC Sea Kayak Lead Guide Certification
• Coastal Guide Leadership
• CRCA Certified Sea Kayaking Instructor
• Advanced Wilderness First Aid
• Lifesaving Instructor
• Red Cross Water Safety Instructor
• B.O.A.T. Instructor
• NLS (National Lifeguard Service)
• Radio Operator's License
• Food Safe I
• First Aid - CPR C

Tara Bell

Tara has been kayaking since she was 7 years old. Her early summer months were spent playing at Transfer Beach in and around kayaks. Tara has assisted on numerous tours including the Gulf Islands , Johnstone Strait , Clayoquot Sound and the Broken Group Islands . Tara 's culinary expertise has been an asset preparing menus and food prep for our multi-day tours. Currently enrolled in Grade 12 at Ladysmith Secondary Tara is the captain of her school rugby team and has been selected to represent her Region in provincial rugby championships.

• Black Belt in Tae Kwon Do
• Swimming medals - TOP Swimmer in Canada Certificate: Member of a relay team that had the top 25 finishes in Canada for her age group
• Coaching certificate Level 1
• Food safe 1

Paul Berto

Paul leads many of our Ladysmith Harbour tours and is a friendly face at our Beachfront Operation. Raised in Ladysmith, Paul is currently attending Malaspina University-College in Nanaimo, majoring in Business. In his spare time Paul enjoys playing basketball, weight training and reading. His favourite memory with Sealegs was guiding a youth group which included his two young cousins who had never kayaked before.

• Day Guide Certification
• Basic Sea Kayak Certification
• CPR C
• Black Belt Tai Kwon Do
• Food Safe 1

Ashley Bell

Ashley has been kayaking since she was 10 yrs. old. A Physical Education student of Malaspina University-College, Ashley has been working at our beachfront location for the past 9 years and assists with guided tours, courses and lessons. Ashley's incredible high energy makes her a welcome paddling partner and her enthusiastic, knowledgeable and genuine manner endears her to our clients and to the other members of the guide team. In the off-season Ashley, a former AAA provincial swimmer has converted her athletic abilities and leadership skills to teaching hip-hop dance to local Ladysmith youth and the students and staff of Malaspina University-College. Ashley also enjoys outdoor activities including running, surfing, hiking, and nordic walking.

Lis Farrell Born in Denmark, Lis moved to Canada at age 18. She has 3 children and has lived in Quebec, Manitoba and now Beautiful BC. Lis has taught aerobics, swimming, fitness, kayaking, weight training, computers and business administration. Lis leads a very active and healthy lifestyle. She works hard to ensure her clients are comfortable and  thouroughly enjoy their kayaking experience.

• Sports College in Denmark - specializing in Fitness & Swimming
• Cariboo University-College, Kamloops: Business Administration Certificate
• Malaspina-University, Nanaimo: Microcomputer Operator Specialist Training
• NLS (National Lifeguard Service) Certificate
• CPR "C"
• Fitness Instructor and Weight Room Instructor Certificate
• Sea Kayaking Clinics: Strokes and Rescues
• Radio Operator's License
• Foodsafe I
• 10 years Guiding experience