Mitch Mitchell

Owner and head instructor. With a long background in teaching and coaching sports. A former collegiate All-American athlete, college and professional coach, Mitch has  his spent a lot of time helping people reach their goals. Mitch has been kayaking for 15 years,  is certified by the American Canoe Association as an Instructor Trainer in open water coastal kayaking. (he trains and certifies the teachers) In addition, Mitch is a Level 3 British Canoe Union Coach and 4-star paddler.

Jenifer Adams-Mitchell Owner and integral part of Coastal Kayak, Jenifer manages the beach, rental and tour operations. Jenifer is originally from Loup City, Nebraska and graduated from Nebraska Wesleyan College. She has done a great deal of traveling speaks fluent Spanish and lived in both Costa Rica and Mexico. Jenifer has a strong devotion to protecting the environment and spends much of her time off season volunteering. She is also on the board of directors of the Friends of the Fakahatchee (the only royal palm, cypress swamp in the world and is located in the Everglades of South Florida)

Ken Arni Ken is one of our most dedicated paddlers. A former Boy Scout Leader and avid outdoorsman he has taken naturally to kayaking. With a bombproof roll and a great understanding of the environment, he is one of our most popular lead guides.

Bob Kotowski  Bob is one of Coastal Kayak's senior staffers. The retired journalist has been with Coastal Kayak for four years. Bob is one of Coastal Kayak's sailing instructors, is a lead kayak tour guide, and assists with kayak and sailboat rentals on our beach. Bob has 31 years sailing experience. He has owned and sailed a variety of boats ranging in size from a sunfish to a 32-foot sloop. Bob has Coastal Piloting and Navigation certification and holds a U.S. Coast Guard Auxiliary Safe Boating certificate. In addition, Bob has been kayaking for seven years. Bob and his wife Paula live near Rehoboth Beach.

Teresa Luzier Teresa is a long time Delaware resident. She teaches 8th grade special education during the school year and is an assistant tour guide for Coastal Kayak during the summer. Teresa can often be found kayaking and clamming off of Assateague Island.