Zack Anchors and Erin Quigley

Zack Anchors and Erin Quigley are the owners of Portland Paddle. Zack is a Maine native who lives on Munjoy Hill a few blocks from the East End Beach. During his 14 years as a guide, Zack has led countless kayaking and canoeing trips throughout the coast of Maine, and in Mexico, British Columbia, Ontario and Alaska. He is licensed as a master Maine Guide and is certified as an instructor by both the American Canoe Association and Paddle Canada. He is a wilderness first responder and he has received certifications in wilderness water safety and swiftwater rescue. Outside of his work as a kayaking guide and instructor, Zack is a  journalist, writer and teacher. He grew up in Old Town, Maine.

Erin grew up exploring New Hampshire’s waterways by canoe and kayak.  Backpacking trips in the White Mountains inspired her lifelong love of the outdoors. Erin has an MS in natural resources and has spent many years working for environmental conservation and outdoor recreation non-profits, including the Northern Forest Canoe Trail and the Maine Island Trail Association, two New England long-distance water trails. Visit http://kingfisherconservation.com/ for more about Erin’s conservation work. She is a certified Wilderness First Responder, Registered Maine Guide, and American Canoe Association certified coastal kayaking instructor.