WHO WE ARE
Get to know us better…
TOM PATERSON
The creator of Freestyle River boarding as we know it. He lives and breathes whitewater. A true kid at heart with incredible athleticism. Tom’s favourite thing to do is play in nature and believes river boarding on an Earth Vein’s board is the best way to do just that. He wants to share the joy that this sport brings him with as many people as possible. Tom has a ton of river knowledge and experience. When he isn’t obsessively checking water levels and weather patterns, you can find him behind the camera, or reluctantly in front of it. Tom loves creating and sharing stories via film, directing and editing is his second love and something he would like to devote more time to in the near future.
JON PATERSON
Paramedic, swim instructor & river boarding beast, Jon’s got years of experience and the gills to prove it. Previous camp counsellor, Jon loves working with kids and adventuring outdoors. He says river boarding is the perfect combination of a full body work out and a full on adventure. Jon builds boards when he can, and offers in-person river boarding lessons. Jon’s an amazing teacher and given his resume you’re in safe hands with him on the river. When Jon’s not saving lives or throwing tricks on a wave, you can find him dabbling in the kitchen with the newest health food trend.