The Team at Paddle Cape Cod MA

Ben started Paddle Cape Cod MA the summer after graduating from the local public high school here in Eastham, Nauset Regional.  In the beginning seasons, the company started as a delivery service with the boats stored and cleaned at his home.  Ben attended his first year at Harvard College in the Fall of 2019 as a member of the Class of 2023; however, the coronavirus abruptly sent most students home to study online, which Ben did while maintaining straight As.  After his second season in 2020, Covid-19 uniquely allowed Ben the opportunity to take a step back from his academic studies and take a leave of absence to tackle some personal goals as well as grow his company further.  This season he welcomed a knowledgable team of tour guides, opened the HUB location for customers to visit, and expanded the business inventory to include nearly one hundred kayaks and stand up paddle boards.  During this same time Ben ran for and won a seat on the Elementary School Committee in the region he had previously attended for both primary and secondary education.  He is currently fulfilling his three year term; and recently made the decision to take another leave of absence from college for an additional year to further pursue both professional and personal pursuits.  

Ben's passions beyond being on the water include business, government and public service, spending time with friends around bon fires, riding his motorcycle, and throwing the tennis ball for his dog, Bruno.  He is always looking to expand his network and welcomes guests to his website https://bentenniggel.com/

This is Sage's first year with us at Paddle Cape Cod, as well as his first time on the Cape. 

He was born and raised in Atlanta, Georgia and this is his first time visiting anywhere north of New York City.  It's his first time in Massachusetts, and he's experiencing the work-beach fast pace lifestyle the summers on the Cape are. 

He is going to be a junior this fall at Georgia Southern University, majoring in education with a focus in mathematics to become a high school calculus teacher.  Sage plans not to just be a math teacher but wants to become a coach for either water polo or girls basketball.   He credits his high school math teacher, Mrs. Larate, with everything he knows about the fundamentals of calculus, and helped him truly develop a passion for mathematics. 

He played water polo all through high school, winning the Georgia State Championship in 2018, as well as making 1st Team All-State after leading the team as captain into an undefeated season.  

His passions outside of kayaking include basketball, water polo, of course, rock climbing and spending time with his host families pitbull, Dobby.

Hugo joins Paddle Cape Cod MA with a wealth of kayaking and paddle boarding knowledge, both casual and professional experience.  He is excited to take you on your next adventure throughout Nauset Marsh at Hemenway, Landing.  

Hugo is CPR and First Aid Certified by the Red Cross.

A former sailing instructor at Camp Laurel in Maine, Hugo supervised kayaking and paddle boarding as well as wind surfing and boating.  He is known for his great charisma, knowledge and eagerness to share what he knows with those interested.  Ask away, The Sweedish Fish, as he's called, will be happy to share everything kayaking, paddle boarding, and Cape Cod with you.

Hugo also taught sailing at the University of New Hampshire and at Kittery Point Yacht Club in Maine.  He also brings sail boat racing experience, and competed in the junior olympics for sailing at the age of 17.  He is excited to join the team and for your next adventure!

Hugo's passions include fishing, mountain biking, camping, and almost everything outdoors!

I am a retired Engineer who, with my wife Kitty and our sons, has called Eastham

“home” for almost three decades.

My love of kayaking began when I accepted an invitation from UCLA to try out for

collegiate crew. Rowing for UCLA, I discovered the exhilarating sensation of flying

on water when human muscle and poise are in harmony with a fragile boat. Thirty

years later, I accepted a friend’s invitation to try kayaking, rekindling my sensation

of flying on water. Kayaking quickly became a favorite pastime for Kitty and me to

fly away fro the madding crowd.

With the sensation of flight and freedom kayaking offers, a bad day on the water

beats a good day at the office for me hands down. My desire for you is to make any

time you join me on the water a great time.

 John is CPR and First Aid Certified by the Red Cross.

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Louis has been coming to the cape with his family since he was born.  This is his first summer living on the cape as well as his first summer working for Paddle Cape Cod MA. 

Louis graduated from Minisink Valley High school in Slate Hill, New York in 2020.  He swam and played baseball in high school.  Louis was involved and than later President of the guitar club throughout his high school tenure as well.

He now attends Ithaca college in upstate New York where he is planning to major in television-radio and has his own radio show: No Sleep Till Noise Pollution back in New York.  During his time on the Cape he has guest hosted a show on WOMR - Outercape's Radio Station.

His interests outside of the water include listening to music, playing guitar, going to record stores, and raising prize golden retrievers with his brother, Santino. 

Louis is staying with his grandparents on the Cape this summer with his childhood friend, Kevin O'Brien-Bruno (below).

This is Kevin’s first year with Paddle Cape Cod as well as his first time on the Cape.  He has already become a local of the roads and can give you some great recommendations for food and things-to-do.

Kevin graduated from Don Bosco Prep in New Jersey during the 2020 Covid-19 pandemic.  As a high school student Kevin was active as a student-athlete, coached his hometown youth team and he's a proud former Ironman.

He currently attends Utica College in upstate New York where he plays soccer and lacrosse for the college. Although he is looking to attend probie school and become a firefighter to follow in his father's footsteps.

Kevin was given the opportunity to come work on the Cape and took it. He loves working at Paddle Cape Cod MA with his good friend from home, Louis Barbone (above).  He is staying in Orleans for the summer with Louis and Louis's grandparents.  

Kevin’s passions beyond being on the water include: snowboarding, off-roading, lacrosse, reading soccer, and also minecraft.

Courtney lives in Orleans and is a current student at Nauset Regional High School.  She is annually employed by Charles Moore Areana in Orleans, MA the local skating rink.  She skates hockey casually.

She is a regular volunteer at Wildcare, in Eastham where her father and her frequently rescue hurt animals in distress across the Cape.  Her favorite animals include squirrels, chipmunks, turtles, and all birds, especially owls.  You can also find her volunteering to score keep games at the rink.

When she is not in the community, Courtney is relaxing on the Nauset outer beach.  Her family is lucky enough to own a dune shack out in Orleans, where she hosts the best bon fires on late nights.

At Nauset, she is involved in softball, is the manager of the Hockey Team and is a leader among her peers.  

Courtney's passions beyond being on the water include her traveling sports team and driving around the back-roads of the Cape jamming to her favorite play lists.

Bella is also a local to the Cape and has lived in Orleans almost her entire life. She is very familiar with the area and is always looking to give recommendations on things-to-do and food.  During the summers she works two jobs, one at Eastward Ho, a golf course in Chatham, MA and also here at Paddle Cape Cod.  When she is not working she is at the beach, golfing or spending time with family.

Bella is currently attending the University of Massachusetts Amherst and will be heading into her sophomore year studying mathematics and statistics with a concentration in applied mathematics regarding the physical sciences.  She stays busy at school by focusing on her studies, new friendships and intermural soccer and softball. 

In high school Bella was an avid student-athlete where she played multiple varsity sports but focused on soccer and lacrosse.  She was also on the math team, competed in math competitions, and took part in other extracurriculars throughout the years. 

Bella's passions beyond being on the water include skiing, traveling, and going on nature walks around the Cape.