ALEX
LALONDE
CERTIFICATIONS
British Canoeing Advanced Sea Leader
British Canoeing Sea Kayak Coach
ACA Level 4 Whitewater Kayak Instructor
AMGA Single Pitch Instructor
Wilderness First Responder
NOTABLE KAYAK LOCATIONS
Whitewater rivers in Nepal by Packraft
Scotland’s Outer Hebrides, the Grey Dogs Tiderace, and various rivers by open canoe, packraft, and whitewater kayak in Central Scotland
Pembrokeshire Coast, Wales
Washington State’s Olympic Coast and San Juan Islands
Various whitewater kayaking in New York State Coast of Main
PRINCIPAL COACH & OWNER
Alex is happiest in the seat of a kayak, driven by a deep passion for paddling and adventure sports. Whether navigating local rivers and coastlines or exploring waterways around the world, he’s always seeking new paddling experiences.
As the owner of Body Boat Blade, Alex has built his life around paddling and coaching. While he spends most of his time on the sea, he’s also a skilled whitewater kayaker and open canoeist, having completed extensive training through British Canoeing. His love for the outdoors began in Ithaca, NY, where he grew up surrounded by gorges, lakes, and rolling hills.
His paddling journey started as a raft guide on New York’s Black River before diving deeper into the sport at SUNY Plattsburgh. There, he earned a Bachelor of Science in Expeditionary Studies with a focus on paddlesports and climbing. After graduating, he pursued further training through British Canoeing while building an impressive paddling resume across the U.S. and the U.K.
Alex is dedicated to learner-focused coaching, helping paddlers progress through personalized, engaging, and methodical instruction.
When Alex isn’t paddling, he loves spending time with his wife, Sarah, and their pup Sucia. Sarah is not only his partner in life but also his partner in business, co-owning Body Boat Blade with him. Together, they share a love for the outdoors, often exploring the Pacific Northwest by land and water. Whether they’re backcountry skiing, climbing Mt. Eerie, or simply roaming the coastline, the three of them are always seeking their next adventure.