We were lucky to catch up with Brooke and Santi recently and have shared our conversation below.
Brooke and Santi , thanks for joining us, excited to have you contributing your stories and insights. Let’s kick things off with your mission – what is it and what’s the story behind why it’s your mission?
The story behind the mission of our company is we want to create the perfect balance of having a fun time while at the same time I’m this crazy city of Miami, but at the same time being environmentally conscious when you’re out on the water. We donate our kayaks and paddle boards regularly to local environmental cleanup groups. We also push our guests to respect the waterways by disposing of trash in the proper receptacles. At the same time we love the energy that the city of Miami and Miami Beach Offers travelers so we make sure to keep our Kayaking Experiences high energy and memorable.
Brooke and Santi , love having you share your insights with us. Before we ask you more questions, maybe you can take a moment to introduce yourself to our readers who might have missed our earlier conversations?
We are Brooke and Santi, both born in Florida and long time Miami and Miami Beach residents. We got into the water sports and recreation industry about four years ago.
Before this, We were just best friends working regular jobs. We eventually came up with an idea to start our own business which We knew had to start something water-based being that this is south Florida, but we didn’t have enough capital to purchase yachts, boats, or JetSki‘s. So We decided that kayaking and paddle boarding rentals was a market we could push our way into. We took it a step further and purchased completely transparent Kayaks which was a trendy way for us to elevate our business and give us a unique edge over the competition.
We offer daytime kayaking guided experiences to small private islands, and we also have a very popular night kayaking tour where we add neon lights into our transparent Kayaks.
We love the idea of showing a balanced side of Miami. Yes Miami is very high energy with the clubbing, partying and so much more, but Miami and south Florida has a completely different side to it. We have beautiful beaches and a unique ecosystem here. Kayaking and paddle boarding gives locals and tourists the opportunity to experience the side of Miami they may have never been exposed to. And it’s our job at Clear View Kayaks to add just a little splash of “party” to our excursions.
One of the main things we are very proud of is our work with different environmental groups in Miami Beach. We regularly donate our kayaks and paddle boards to organizations that clean up our beaches and our waterways. Our Tours are a fun and energetic way for people to make friends with other travelers, Bond with corporate colleagues, or just enjoy the natural scenery. We have hosted thousands of people from every corner of the world and We have even had people propose to their loved ones. As we move forward, our team is growing all the time. We are excited for the future and to be making memories with thousands of more guests in the future!
How’d you meet your business partner?
We met each other when we both had first moved to Miami roughly 13 years ago. We were both working in the service industry at a popular hotel in South Beach. We were new to Miami and had moved here to become a part of all the energy and hype surrounding the city. We quickly became friends over the years, even being roommates for a short while. Eventually as we got older, one of the partners suggested we quit our jobs, stop partying, and get serious about being business owners. We Came up with a plan and a few months later we were in business.
What do you think helped you build your reputation within your market?
What is helped build a reputation on the market is our attention to detail. We are very hard on ourselves and have a high level of competency when it comes to branding and image. We do not believe in cutting corners, so our tours include little details that make us different from other companies. Our tours have cupholders for our guests right there in the kayak, we also have music, snacks, and other conveniences. Our background before owning the kayak company, we worked as a hotel concierge for some of the most prestigious properties on Miami Beach. This experience, along with our trial and error throughout the years has allowed us to showcase ourselves to our market as a fun, high energy, and complete kayaking experience.
Contact Info:
- Website: www.clearviewlifestyle.com
- Instagram: @clearviewkayaks
- Facebook: Facebook.com/clearviewkayaksmiami
- Youtube: https://youtube.com/channel/UCfRJ4DufGyHXqyZF8mpJl5w
- Other: Phone: 305-463-7373
Image Credits
Eddie Lopez https://instagram.com/lpzedd?igshid=YmMyMTA2M2Y=