TEAM - Overview
Here at Packraft Europe we are all passionate packrafters! We love all things packrafting, being in the outdoors and connecting with fellow & future packrafters :-)
We are happy to assist you with advice & information on all things packrafting. Just contact us we are more than happy to help.
Seon Crockford-Laserer, Co-Founder
Originally from Australia, Seon grew up on sailing boats and is also a professional yacht captain. Seon has experience personally and professionally with most adventure sports and is at home within the elements of nature. At Packraft Europe, Seon is the gear nerd & tester, He answers the most technical questions, and is responsible for repairs & retrofits, as well as whitewater rescue courses, training and expeditions.
Seon's certifications include:
- Rescue 3 Europe, Whitewater Rescue Technician Instructor
- IRF Raft Guide Level 3
- IRF Safety Kayaker Instructor Level 3
- IRF Whitewater Guide Instructor level 3
- NOLS Wilderness First Responder (Advanced First Aid & Medical Training)
Michaela Crockford-Laserer, Co-Founder
Michaela is Austrian, fluent in several languages, and brings organisational talent with a degree in business administration and experience in sports marketing. She in charge of customer service, logistics and marketing. Michaela is passionate about the outdoors and raising wild kids. Most of the ideas for the families trips and expeditions come from her. She writes the Outdoorfamilyblog to inspire other families to take their kids outside and continue adventuring with them.
Caj Koskinen, Customer Support Finland
Caj is mostly known from his awesome Viking appearance and his peculiar sense of humor but other than that he is a passionate outdoor person and after getting his first packraft 2015 it became more like a lifestyle for him and his wife Katja. Caj is also a great photographer, blogger and You tube- videoblogger. He works as a content creator in Scandinavian Outdoor in Finland. Caj is crazy about planning adventure trips and collecting old vintage axes and fixing them. Caj has been an active member of the Nordic packrafting scene and usually has a bunch of packrafting friends around him as he is indeed very fun to be around.
Katja Koskinen, Customer Support Finland
This red pocket rocket is as passionate about outdoor life and packrafting as her husband. She loves long hiking and packrafting trips in the Nordic wilderness far away from civilization. Katja and Caj live in south Finland in Turku where there is not so much white water which is why they are always on the road towards north whenever possible. Katja is a florist and a gardener but she also works as a guide in the winter season.
Max Clemencon, Customer Support France
After many years of mountain biking, Max discovered packrafting in 2016 while living in one of the best packrafting destinations in the world- New Zealand. Two years later, after relocating to Slovenia, Max initiated the 1st European Packrafting meetup on the banks of the infamous Soca river. He now lives in the French Alps where he spends as much time as possible climbing up mountains on skis, barrelling down trails on mountain bikes and enjoying the French rivers in his packraft and even...his kayak !
Thomas Dethier, Customer Support Belgium
Meet Thomas, aka "Grizzly." Since getting into packrafting in 2019, Thomas has been guiding courses in Dinant, Belgium, and handling customer support for Packraft Europe in Belgium. As a certified IRF packraft guide with a WRT-Rescue 3 certification, he’s your go-to guy for all things packrafting – with a focus on fun and safety!
When he's not on the water, Thomas is out hiking, grilling, paddling on his SUP, or taking gravel bike tours. He also runs his own outdoor company, Grizzly-Outdoor, where he brings his passion for adventure and the great outdoors to life. Add in his love for Belgian beer, good food, and a wicked sense of Belgian humor, and you’ve got someone who makes every trip a memorable one!
Fredrik Feyling, Customer Support Norway
Fredrik Feyling, straight out of Norway, is a "nerd by profession, outdoor adventurer by heart." Whether it’s packrafting, whitewater kayaking, mountain biking, fatbiking, summiting peaks, skiing, or capturing epic shots with his camera, Fredrik embodies the true spirit of the Norwegian adventurer.
Certified as an Activity Leader Packraft by the Norwegian Paddle Association, Fredrik brings his love for kayaking, fishing, and mountain biking into every outdoor challenge he takes on. He’s also the go-to guy for customer support in Norway at Packraft Europe, always ready to find a solution to any problem that comes his way.
Jeremie Lamart, Customer Support Sweden
Jeremie, originally from Sweden, is the quiet adventurer behind Injuring Eternity, a blog where he shares his love for climbing, packrafting, cycling, and hiking. A teacher by profession and a self-taught microadventurer, Jeremie believes that any trip can be an adventure – whether it’s a far-flung expedition or a quick getaway close to home. His mantra? "Keep it real, keep it simple, and enjoy."
Though soft-spoken, Jeremie’s kindness and warmth shine through in every interaction, even in the darkest canyons. Speaking of canyons, he once completed an epic 12-day packrafting journey through the Grand Canyon with Caj and Katja from Finland – an unforgettable experience that speaks to his adventurous spirit. He’s not in it for fame or sponsorships; for Jeremie, it’s all about the genuine love of the outdoors and the joy of sharing that passion with others.
Thomas Thaller, Customer Support Germany and Austria
Better known as Tom in the packrafting community, he’s the face behind Packraftexplorers on YouTube and Instagram, where he highlights just how versatile and fun packrafting can be. Based in Germany, Tom takes care of much of the back office and customer support while also offering packraft courses, 1:1 coaching, and rentals.
When it comes to packrafts, Tom knows just about everything. He’s a certified IRF Whitewater 3 Trip Leader and holds a Wilderness First Responder certification. But his passions don’t stop at packrafting – he also loves mountain biking, skiing, and has recently added paragliding to his list of outdoor adventures.
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