MEET THE KAHU CREW
Kahu Kayaks Abel Tasman wouldn’t be what it is today without a great team. All of our kayaking guides have a can do attitude and personality to burn. They love taking people out and showing them the Abel Tasman, and they all do it with a smile and a laugh along the way. We look forward to meeting you.
KAHU TV · MEET THE CAST
A film by Kahu on-air, starring the Kahu crew. Pull up a chair, turn up the sound and get to know the people behind the paddles.
Ssshhh
With the nickname “Ssshhh here she comes”, like a greatly decorated military leader Kristin organizes us throughout the day with precision. It’s most likely to be Kristin that answers your emails or telephone calls. She does seem a little bossy, always telling us what to do, but the days at Kahu do seem to run a whole lot smoother when she is here.
Vida Las Vegas
When we employed Vida Polakov, we thought we had got one of Russia’s finest gymnasts. Turns out Vida is a Kiwi girl from the sticks, she is an ex ballet dancer who has seen the world. Who would’ve thought? Vida thinks our neighbour is the best of the lot.
Mr Cricket
Brad is first up on the Kahu cricket fantasy league bench. Some say that a six hit off Brad’s bat in a game of beach cricket split the world famous apple rock in half. Brad’s hallmark baked bean lunch will have you opening the shuttle windows on your way back from kayaking. Be sure to ask him as many questions as you can because he’s been doing this for a while.
EJ
Lucky for us EJ had no option but to join the ranks of Kahu Kayaks after his mum kicked him off his gaming computer and told him to go and see the outside world. After a wee bit of extra time at kayak school, turns out EJ is actually quite good at it. We have him living in the far reaches of the local camp ground miles away from the Wi-Fi, which keeps him from returning to his wicked old ways.
Starfish
Stephen is our most favourite ginger and arguably the best guide over 35. Known as Starfish, Steve will leave you wondering how he’s survived working under the sun for so long. Our longest serving guide, his years of experience in the park shine through, leading a band of knowledgeable and passionate semi-professionals. If he’s not racing to the loos, you’ll most likely find Steve in the office, climbing trails or bathing in sunscreen.
Griff-meister
The closest thing we have at Kahu to a pirate, often found aboard his boat “The Muchacha”. He is a self-taught chef with his signature (and only) dish, avocado on toast. He can sniff out a cigarette within a 5 kilometre radius. You’ll be lucky to have him as a guide with his vast knowledge of the park, just don’t bring any ciggies with you. It’s for your own safety.
Squid
Cydney, more commonly known as Squid, is our local friendly snack provider. She’s here at Kahu because the secret service didn’t want her. A few of her favourite acronyms include FOMO, ADHD and IWTYUTB (I will throw you under the bus). A true crowd pleaser, she brings a contagious smile, joy and excitement to all she does. And then comes back to base to tell us all about it again, and again, and again, and again……
Mr Fixit
Andy has many jobs at Kahu, from part-time skipper of the mighty Hawkeye to casual maintenance man to full-time comedian. He really can do it all (except give a proper kayak briefing). When Andy isn’t driving our water taxi you’ll either find him out for a fish or having his midday nap, sleeping off the 5 sausages he had for breakfast.
JOIN THE CREW
We’re always on the lookout for good people who complement our awesome existing staff, wherever in the world you’re from.
Send us your answers and maybe we can tee up a chat.
Cheers, Stingray and Bruiser