Meet our crew

Many of you who have been on our trips have met Kim. Kim, a woman of many talents, joined Adventure X Rafting in January and has fallen in love with the ocean and its wildlife. Dedicated to safety and service, and loves having a good time, Kim shares her thoughts about life on the big yellow boat.

Where are you originally from?

Kim: I am originally from San Francisco, California.

What do you love the most about Adventure X Rafting excursions?

Kim: Being on the gorgeous water!!!  Also, I enjoy the fast, zippy boat.  Last, but never least, the fun captain and crew, of course.

What's been the best whale sighting witnessed on one of your trips you've worked?

Kim: Hmm, that's a tough one because we have seen so, so many fabulous sightings.  I guess the best was a mom and baby

whale that kept circling the boat.  The baby was extremely curious and the mom was allowing her to be very close to the boat. I loved looking at the baby's new and still wrinkly skin. At one point, I thought the baby might try to jump up so we could pet it it was that close. They hung out with us for a very long time.

Other thoughts about the trip, captain or crew?

Kim: I like working with the best, and Captain Casey is definitely the best!

What makes our trip different from other boat trips?

Kim: Our trip feels more personal, up close, and personal.

What do you like most about the Big Island?

Kim: I love that it's quite a small island after living here for just a short time and everyone is interwoven in one way or another.

I think people respect each other more here because of the closeness.

 What was the biggest adjustment from the mainland to the Big Island?

Kim: Picking up take out from my favorite Bay area restaurants.  Also lack of public transportation.  I miss BART!  Waikoloa Beach Resort to Kona and back would be one nice train ride!

What's your favorite place to eat here on the island?

Kim: Holuakoa Cafe in Holualoa

What's your favorite thing to do (outside of the boat)?

Kim: Paddle board, although I've heard Captain Casey just bought the boat a paddle board!

I also love hiding away with a good book or magazine in a cabana, with the sparkling blue shades of the bay and Pacific beyond.