Owner & Guide

Jim has always been inspired by the great outdoors, what began as play in wooded lots in his southern Virginia neighborhood, eventually lead him to the University of Virginia where he studied environmental science, policy and planning. Within 24 hours of the graduation ceremonies, Jim was employed as a Conservation Coordinator with the Virginia Chapter of the Sierra Club where he worked to answer questions revolving around toxic air quality in his hometown of Hopewell, VA. After spending 2 years with the Sierra Club, Jim caught the travel bug and spent a year traveling and working in Australia.  An avid surfer, Jim's departure from Australia eventually lead him to the Outer Banks of North Carolina.  Working as a professional kayak guide, and surfing every chance he got, Jim lucked into meeting what was to become his wife 3 years later.  A wonderful woman, she's been with him through multiple jobs, including 3 years as an Environmental Educator with the NC Aquariums at Jennette's Pier, a Rental Manager at Kitty Hawk Kites and now an Operator with the Dare County Water Department. When Jim isn't working, you might find him patrolling the sound waters with the Outer Banks Center for Dolphin Research, birding, surfing, sleeping on the beach or enjoying a delicious cup of coffee in between one of those activities.