On Saturday morning, August 28th, Weston Moses and Kerry Alleyne paddled off of Soufriere’s waters as they had many times before. This time, however, would be different.
Moses and Alleyne, friends and business partners, were set to become the first people in modern history to circumnavigate Dominica in single sea touring kayaks.
Of course, they’re fully aware and humbled by the many natives such as the Kalinago and Arawaks who have paddled these waters before them. The Caribbean has a rich history of paddling. In the modern-day, however, the feat remains unrecorded.
In early November, Moses and Alleyne will launch the Soufriere Outdoor Centre on the Soufriere Bayfront, focusing on sea kayaking in Dominica. The Soufriere Outdoor Centre will initially focus on sea kayaking for Dominica and primarily Dominicans. They will build a local community of paddling which tourists can join.
Not everyone has to paddle all the way around the island. For many, staying close to shore is just as exhilarating. It’s certainly enough to leave a renewed impression of the Nature Isle’s exquisite nature on those willing to push their limits.
Locals will have access to lessons, tours, rentals, expeditions, and club membership. Plus, they will have a wide range of sea kayaking options — from sit-on-tops to sea touring kayaks to surf skis.
Alleyne is adamant that anyone, regardless of age or gender, can learn sea kayaking. He and Moses, both certified guides on the island, are the ideal choice for persons looking to learn while staying safe and informed during breathtaking tours on the water.
Alleyne is especially eager to offer locals yet another way to stay healthy and learn more about their island. Tours for each person will be based on their individual skill level.
Moses, who has lived and kayaked in Jamaica and St Lucia and now resides in Dominica, believes that the Outdoor Centre will boost adventure tourism and help to promote Dominica as an international sea kayaking destination.
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