Meet The Team

We are the Prystupa family who love everything boats, travel, scenic views, and most importantly spending time with family and friends. We have vacationed here in the beautiful Okanagan year after year with our two children. Even before they were born, we were heading out south in the old Ford with our back pack, sandals, and flip phone (Wow, that really aged us!) Then came the baby bottles, play pens, and diaper bags. We took on many new adventures here and built some amazing memories over the years. We loved everything about the Okanagan from hours of boating with friends, exploring the trails, and tasting as many wineries as we can get in!

In 2019 a new baby was brought into our lives, “Kickin’ Back Boat Rentals”. With years of owning several small business, along with various ownership of boats, we took on this amazing new opportunity. We truly understand the importance of experiencing the best time in the Okanagan. Whether you’re an out-of-town visitor or from the local community, we strive to offer you an amazing time on the water that will develop into memories which will last a lifetime!

We work together as a team to provide our guests with top notch boats, professional customer service, and a remarkable travel experience that exceeds our customer’s expectations. We are committed to providing the best boat rental experience, so you too can create those amazing memories at one of the most beautiful locations in British Columbia.

Clint Prystupa

Owner & Operations Manager

Clint is one of the owners, as well as the Operations Manager. Clint brings his expertise required for attention to detail with a high level of efficiency. When he's not behind the scenes with his team, you will see him delivering boats and meeting clients on the dock. Clint has grown up around boats and the outdoors, with a huge passion for surfing and hiking. You may also see him cruising in his beloved classic Mopar car when not on the lake.

Marina Prystupa

Owner & Managing Director

Marina is one of the owners, as well as the Managing Director. With over 20 years of customer service experience Marina ensures each client receives first class customer care. When she's not in the office, she can be found moving weights in the home gym or spending time with her family. With a name like "Marina" the boat biz was definitely calling her name!

Sheridan Johannsen

Administrative Assistant Rockstar

Sheridan is our amazing administrative assitant. She ensures a positive attitude and fun atmosphere every day! She is great for a laugh and loves to help in as many ways as possible. When she is not in the office, she loves to enjoy the outdoors by going boating, hiking, and soaking up the sun. In the fall she attends UBC and studies her passion for "Environmental Sustainability and Human Geography."

Dylan Waligorski

Customer Service Representative / Delivery Driver Guru

Dylan is one of our incredible delivery drivers. Originally from Lethbridge, Alberta, he then moved and lived in Fernie, BC. He has gained a lot of customer service experience from working in different grocery stores and is always a friendly face to talk to and answer any questions you may have. He ensures the boat is always on time, and has always been very punctual. In his free time, he loves to try out different activities and explore the beautiful Okanagan.

Tom Hayward

Customer Service Representative / Delivery Driver Guru

Tom is our other fantastic boat delivery driver; his main goal is to make the customers feel comfortable. He ensures everyone gets essential information needed to take the boat for the day. He is always on time for drop-off and pickup and loves having conversations with everyone. When not working he loves to go fishing and being out on the water. In the fall months, you can find him hunting and building movie sets for the film industry.

Vernon

Customer Service Representative / Delivery Driver Guru

Brayden Prystupa

Boat Detailer Extraordinaire

Brayden is one of the amazing boat detailers that makes sure each boat is cleaned and sanitized before each rental. This is Braydens third year with Kickin' Back and has a great understanding of clients expectations for cleanliness. Braydens hobbies are competitive snowboarding and of course surfing! He is currently working on saving money to attend college next year.

Andrew

Boat Detailer Extraordinaire

Andrew is one of the wonderful boat detailers. He is also a local to the Okanagan, and he enjoys everything it has to offer such as hiking, swimming, biking and camping! He is a very charismatic kid who never fails to make people smile. Andrew puts amazing effort and pride into making sure your ride is clean and ready for the beautiful lakes of the Okanagan! 

Skipper

Executive Fetch Enthusiast

This is Skippers first year with Kickin' Back Boat Rentals, and he loves to make new friends. Skipper is a labradoodle who loves playing fetch in the water and hanging out with the team in the yard. When he's not jumping off the docks, you'll find him napping or chewing a large stick.