Ken Whiting is a world-champion kayaker, author, and the host of North America’s only paddlesports TV series – Facing Waves, and the world’s largest paddlesports YouTube channel, PaddleTV. He is one of the most accomplished and respected paddlesport professionals, and through his TV and digital content, Ken reaches over 52 million outdoor participants each year. For over 30 years, Ken has worked closely with brand partners while focusing on his mission to get more people outdoors and create life-long outdoor enthusiasts.
Ken is also the founder of Heliconia – a media company that has been ‘Guiding People to a Lifetime of Adventure’ for over 25 years. Ken recently stepped down from his role as CEO of the company to focus his energy on content creation for his TV series and YouTube channel.