Arturo is a committed activist for adaptive SUP and he has worked on numerous projects to maintain his country’s vibrant Standup Paddle community active. He is the founder & owner of Standup Panama, a company that offers equipment advice, classes, trips near the Panama Canal Waters and tours all over the Republic of Panama.
“I feel the most alive, when I’m in the ocean…I also love photography, traveling to new places, seeing different cultures and looking for good waves to Surf. The ocean has always been the place that I recharge my soul” he says. Arturo is 47 years old, happily married, father of 2 and lives in Panama City, Republic of Panama.
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Kiristen has been paddling for a 5.5 years and has trained with many industry professionals. She is currently a Certified Paddlefit Pro coach, PaddleFit Certification Coach and the PaddleFit Affiliate for the Cayman Islands. She holds a World Paddle Association (WPA) Level 2 Certification, First Aid/CPR Certification, and is also a Registered Yoga Teacher (RYT-200) through the Yoga Alliance. She has also been involved with the organization of several SUP and Kitesurf related events on island. To join one of her classes, please visit www.vitaminseacayman.com.
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