Gary lives in Quidi Vidi, Newfoundland and Labrador where he enjoys nature and exploring.
He is a Paddle Canada certified sea kayaker and instructor who is a retired engineer.
He has over thirty years of kayaking experience starting on the canals in London, leading to whitewater paddling with extensive excursions in Europe, as well as trips to Nepal, Chile, Mexico, and New Zealand.
He has been concentrating on sea kayaking in Newfoundland for the last ten years and is currently instructing with Newfoundland Kayak Company.
His other hobbies include hiking, mountain biking, swimming, skiing, snowboarding, scuba diving, yoga, and playing chess.