Core Team
Water's Edge Sport Performance Inc.
In 2003 Water’s Edge Sport Performance Inc. opened its doors in Vancouver, B.C. and began to revolutionize the paddle sport industry through its deliverance of innovative, high-quality coaching and event management services. Water's Edge has quickly grown to become one of North America’s most sought-after service professionals within the paddle sport industry. Serving local and international markets, Water’s Edge employs instructors that include past and present World Champions, Olympians, North American National Coaches, as well as highly experienced amateur-racers who are fully trained in the company's methodologies.

OUR COMMITTMENT

Water's Edge serves the full spectrum of the paddling community, from novice to podium athletes. Whether you experience Water’s Edge through a clinic, camp or an event, you will be instructed, guided and mentored by champions who are committed to the pursuit of excellence.

OUR VISION

A resource network in which reliable coaching, education and event management services are accessible by all those interested in paddle sport activities.

OUR MISSION

To provide guidance, education, and direction to maintain authenticity and premium quality in the development and promotion of paddle sports.
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Andrea Dillon

Andrea Dillon

Partner, Co-founder
Andrea has been involved with paddling, coaching and instructing for 38 years. With the desire to create innovative, effective and results oriented programs and teaching models for paddlers and coaches of all levels, Andrea and Jackie Webber began Water’s Edge Sport Performance Inc. Drawing from years of paddling and coaching various canoes and kayaks Andrea continues to expand her horizons within the paddle sport coaching arena.

 
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Jackie Webber

JackiePartner, Co-founder

Jackie is a co-founder and principal partner of Water's Edge Sport Performance Inc. an international paddle sport company. From the early years as a junior development olympic kayak/canoe coach, to the recent years of working with Water's Edge in Vancouver. Jackie has spent the past 25 years enhancing the growth and development of paddle sports, principally Dragon Boats, Outrigger Canoes and Kayaks.
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Kat Starosta

katcloseup_web.jpgPartner

Kat is one of the principal partners of Water’s Edge. She was formally introduced to paddling in 2000, which has given her a true appreciation for joining a sport as an adult athlete through her involvement in dragon boat, outrigger canoe and marathon canoe. She currently fulfills a managing partner role within the company, which gives her the opportunity to bring and expand paddle sports to  the many communities and individuals that Water’s Edge reaches.
Her time is divided to include operational and personnel management, as well as the inception, development and implementation of the many programs offered by Water’s Edge. She enjoys being on the front lines and being a catalyst for creating new opportunities that enhance the lives of all those touched by paddle sports.

 

 
Rick van Vloten

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Rick is one of the principal owners of Water's Edge and brings years of experience in contract negotiations, marketing, logistics and public relations to round out the Water's Edge team. His considerable experiences in managing multi-million dollar projects world wide brings a wealth of knowledge to Water's Edge. His experience in dealing with the public and corporate worlds allows Water's Edge to fit in anywhere.

 

 

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