Board of Directors
Our Mission
Inland Sea Kayakers (ISK) is an organization of sea kayaking enthusiasts who enjoy paddling, while sharing education and the inspiration and connection provided by being on the water.
ISK strives to continually benefit its members by:
- promoting safe sea kayaking through instruction, education, and leadership.
- encouraging exploration and recreational use of the Great Lakes and smaller bodies of water by scheduling trips throughout the kayaking season.
- offering instruction, training, and developing leadership.
- promoting public goodwill and understanding of sea kayaking while fostering its development in Minnesota and adjoining states.
- encouraging and supporting the conservation of water resources and adjacent lands.
Edge and sweep
President
Sam Grubisich
As president of the ISK board, my role is to ensure that our club’s activities and direction stay true to our mission and purpose. As a long-time member, I have always appreciated the ISK mission statement: “Inland Sea Kayakers (ISK) is an organization of sea kayaking enthusiasts who enjoy paddling and sharing the inspiration, education, and connection that water provides.”
I am committed to making sure ISK offers a well-rounded mix of trips, social paddles, educational opportunities, and casual gatherings throughout the year to keep our members engaged and connected. I also believe that it takes a collective effort to make a volunteer-driven club thrive, so if you have ideas on how we can improve, please don’t hesitate to share them with me or any board member.
Trips Coordinator
Alida Winternheimer
I am constantly inspired by ISK’s members. The spirit of giving to each other and giving back to the club is a constant with this group of paddlers. As Trips Coordinator, my goal is to bring you fun getaways every season. There should be a trip for everyone, regardless of experience. In the spirit of giving back that pervades our club, it’s important to me that we have a trip with a service component so we can give back to our beautiful waterways and the land resources that support us on our many adventures.
On-water Education
Steve Lindeman
As the ISK On-water Education Coordinator, my goal is to bring opportunities to develop and deepen sea kayaking skills for paddlers of all levels. In 1999, I took an Introduction to Sea Kayaking class and it changed my life. Sea kayaking has had a major influence in every part of my life ever since that winter day in the pool. Now 25 years later, I have a passion for bringing educational opportunities to others. Sea kayaking is an amazing sport and when done properly is a healthy, safe and lifelong endeavor. I love to see others growing and finding the same joy of sea kayaking as it has given to me.
Off-water Education
Open position
If you’d be interested in helping our club serve our members, let any board member know.
Treasurer
Pete Goetsch
Secretary
Robert Antulov
I began dabbling in paddle sports in the mid nineties but then had a long hiatus. I bought my first kayak in 2013 and joined the Yonkers Paddling and Rowing Club (YPRC) to learn as much as possible from experienced paddlers. I have been paddling regularly ever since. When we moved to MN I was thrilled to find like minded people in ISK. As the ISK secretary I would like to keep members informed of all of the club activities being offered as well as other paddling opportunities in the area. There is a vibrant kayaking community in the Midwest and I’m happy to be part of it.
Help us help you
ISK members are always welcome at Board Meetings. Details are listed on the Events Calendar.
Are you interested in volunteering with ISK? The club wouldn’t exist without its member-volunteers. Do you have suggestions to improve the club or an idea you’d love to implement? Maybe you’re up for some committee work? Would you like to run in the next board election? Or try your hand at being a Board Member-at-Large?
Please reach out to us. Our emails are at the bottom of every page. Click an address and say hello. We’d love to hear from you!