THE CREW
Titus has the experience and understanding to maximize your valuable time with us. His love for the ocean is highly contagious and guaranteed to give you the richest experience possible. Titus is a true ‘waterman’. Surfer, foilboarder, kitesurfer, freediver, lifeguard, yachtmaster, Former Royal Marine, SUP distance paddler and former ‘Wim Hof Method’ instructor. He loves to identify and challenge limiting beliefs in himself & others.
A native Norwegian. Vanja takes care of business. She is the mother and carer, the number puncher and the paper pusher, the social media queen and the designer. A true entrepreneur who is bold, vunerable and brave. In business – along with integrity – she believes the ‘WHY’ is more important than the ‘WHAT’. Vanja is happiest around a bonfire in beautiful Norwegian nature with friends.
EXPEDITION LEADERS
Kev is an ASI Level 2 SUP Instructor and has a history of impressive solo adventures from canoe paddling the Mississippi source to sea, to being the first person to swim the River Severn source to Sea. Kev & Ylva (wife) have also paddled Scandinavia’s longest river (Klaralven-772Km) source to sea on a tandem SUP! Happily he is joining the SUP Norway team for his seventh summer in 2026. Kev is always great fun and his positive attitude is highly infectious.
Jen is a Paddle Canada SUP tour guide, advanced flatwater instructor, and certified in whitewater SUP. She is experienced in paddling the rugged coasts of Newfoundland, and the fjords and rivers of British Columbia and Norway, including completing Lysefjord 42 km (26 mi) in half a day. Jen also enjoys hiking, camping, and skiing. As a ski patroller and sport consultant with a Master’s in coaching, she is passionate about creating safe, enjoyable experiences.
Laird is an accomplished endurance athlete in SUP/ultra running and an ASI SUP Instructor L1. Originally from Australia now living in Sweden, Laird guides guests from all over the world on Paddling and Trail running adventures in Jämtland, Sweden. When not guiding he is traveling the world seeking new adventures and competing in endurance challenges. A life long surfer, paddler and all-round waterman, Laird is at home on or in the ocean and enjoys the connections he makes with his guests in unique environments.
Ingeborg is a certified flat water sup instructor and experienced travel guide. Sailing instructor, ski holidays, cycle weeks in Ireland and sup expeditions also for SupDriven in Sweden. Although her name is Swedish, she lives in the Netherlands on a houseboat where she literally lives on water. Her heart is lost to Scandinavian shores.
ASSISTANT GUIDES 2025
Marcelline, a Belgian adventurer, is passionate about SUP, homemade cosmetics and roller-skating. She discovered stand-up paddleboarding (SUP) in 2018, which opened up new horizons for her. After training as a SUP and SUP Yoga instructor in Tofino, Victoria Island, Canada in 2019, she purchased her own board and continues to embrace the sport while finding peace through yoga and travel.
Sigrún is a certified SUP instructor with six years of experience paddling Iceland’s dramatic oceans, fjords, and glacier lakes. Having led multi-day expeditions and faced rapid weather shifts, she brings steady confidence and strong problem-solving skills to every journey. Known for her friendly, positive spirit and calm presence, Sigrún helps paddlers feel safe, supported, and inspired out on the water.
After a lifetime battling obesity and avoiding sports, Teresa discovered her passion in paddleboarding, taking her to Montenegro, Sri Lanka, and Norway. A Spaniard living in the Netherlands, she excels at flatwater paddling and enjoys competing in championships. However, her true talents shine when dancing and singing on her board
Theo is a Norwegian native and has been SUPing on the fjords since he was 7 years old. He has been a part of the family business since 2021 building his SUP expedition guiding and leadership skills. Theo is a paddling machine and if the going gets tough, he’s got your back. Theo makes for a reassuring presence on any expedition.
Dyonne has been exploring Dutch waters on her inflatable racer SUP since 2020, on a mission to clean the waters by picking up trash. When not on her board, she’s crushing Hyrox workouts. Her love for SUP has taken her on multi-day trips with SUP Norway and supdriven in Sweden, where she discovered the magic of connecting with like-minded adventurers over shared experiences.
Mireie is the founder of SUP FIT YOGA in Gran Canaria, a project born from her passion for the sea, yoga, and connecting with nature. Certified in SUP, SUP Yoga, and SUP Fitness, she combines her love for outdoor sports with her vibrant energy to create authentic and uplifting experiences filled with good vibes ready to now share with you all in Norway.
Stefan, a real estate agent based in Gran Canaria, began stand-up paddleboarding a decade ago, eventually competing in the Spanish Canary Championships. An enthusiastic SUP surfer and open-ocean paddler, Stefan’s also an avid cyclist and runner. As a nature enthusiast who speaks six languages fluently, Stefan looks forward to exploring Norway’s beautiful fjords with you soon.
An Australian and Norwegian, Malcolm loves surfing (including in the Arctic) and hiking regularly in the Norwegian wilderness. He leads mindfulness and yoga sessions in nature and is passionate about advocacy for human rights and the environment, as well as growing oak trees on his farm on the Oslo fjord.
MONIKA is a nature lover, adventurer and ISA SUP Flat Water Instructor. She is also the first person in Poland to paddle the 104 km Great Masurian Lakes route on a SUP within 24 hours. As a teacher and therapist at a special education school, Monika combines her love for water with teaching children with disabilities. She incorporates the therapeutic power of water into both her work and everyday life
OTHER REGULARS
Martin is a L1 ASI Sup Instructor, he paddles around in the Netherlands as much as possible and is an enthusiastic volleyball-trainer/coach as well. Martin paddled the 220 kilometers of the 5 day-11 City Tour in September 2022!
The founder of Watertrek, an NGO involved in protecting aquatic ecosystems. Severine is also an ISA SUP instructor and SLSGB surf lifesaver as well as having a career in acting and producing. She is an SUP Norway veteran, passionate environmentalist and an incredibly inspirational human being. We love her! https://watertrek.org/
Emmanuelle ‘Emma’ runs her SUP and pilates business on Lake Léman in France. With a degree in sport science and a SUP instructor diploma of the Féderation Française de Surf, she has been SUP racing since 2016 and won several ultra endurance races such as Dordogne Intégrale. She guided SUP trips in Sardinia and Sweden. Emma will share her tips to paddle longer with less fatigue and to stretch your muscles after your session.
Øystein is a Norwegian waterman with a beating heart for all board sports – be it SUP, surf, windsurf or his latest passion wing foiling. Being a SUP guide and instructor is his favorite way of decoupling from his daytime career in innovation and strategy consulting. He is ISA-certified as a SUP instructor and in water safety.
Maria from Denmark, is a passionate, certified SUP instructor.Maria works as a nature and SUP facilitator and an aufguss sauna master, enjoying every chance to combine her love for SUP, wilderness experiences and sauna rituals. She is always excited to bring people together for memorable adventures. Professionally, she is a freelance sign language interpreter with a leadership background.
PARTNERS & FRIENDS
There’s always a warm welcome at Gudvangen for our guests thanks to Lene at Gudvangen camping. We start and end our expeditions at this stunning location and enjoy the evenings in the newly converted barn or with a BBQ. Stay longer after your expedition and book a cabin here: https://visitgudvangen.com
In Oslo since 1978! All you could ever need or want for SUP/surf/snow/skate and style. Helge and his crew are always stoked to help you get the best advice and gear. If your in central Oslo, get yourself there, it rocks! If not, go here: https://www.srfsnosk8.no/
When it comes to stand up paddle boards, Red Paddle Co have the reputation of building the best and most reliable boards in the world. We use them exclusively. Nuff said!