More Than a Kayak: Chick Stapleton’s Island Spirit
More Than a Kayak: Chick Stapleton’s Island Spirit
Join us on Thursday, June 12th, for an evening with Chick Stapleton, Island-raised founder of Island Spirit Kayak, in conversation with Museum Program Director Laurel Redington. Chick’s journey began with just three kayaks and a deep passion for paddling. After graduating from Boston University, she spent her days guiding tours and her nights bartending—steadily growing her business while embarking on global adventures, from kayaking with whales in Nova Scotia to wilderness guiding in Thailand.
Now celebrating its 25th season, Island Spirit operates a fleet of over 100 kayaks and paddle boards, supported by a dedicated team of sixteen guides—most of them Islanders. Chick lives with her family in Oak Bluffs and Vieques, Puerto Rico, where she continues to share her love of the water and serve as a board member for Friends of Sengekontacket Pond, helping to protect the local ecosystem.
MVM Member: $15; Non-Member: $25
DETAILS
| Date | June 12, 2025 |
|---|---|
| From | 5:30 pm |
| To | 6:30 pm |
| Type | Talk |
| Venue | Martha’s Vineyard Museum |