Patricia
Mangthin Acker - Our Eco Tour Guide Born in Yap on St. Patrick's Day (March 17th) 1963. Graduated from Yap High School 3rd in her class and attended the University of Guam. Pat was the moving force behind the family's acquisition of the Manta Ray Bay Hotel & Yap Divers. She has helped in a number of jobs over the years but has really found her place as leader of the kayak division.
Pat began the kayak tours with 4 doubles and 3 singles in July of '98 and has since added 6 more singles. Now able to cater to groups, the kayak tours have steadily grown in popularity under her guidance. An avid student of local wildlife and fauna, Pat is very knowledgeable and likes sharing her knowledge with her guests.
What's Best About Kayaking: I like the quiet and serenity of the mangroves. You can really hear the birds singing at any time of the day and there are always surprises around every corner.
Most Memorable Event: I discovered a Fairy Tern egg in the notch of a tree on one of my tours and for the next several months, I watched as the egg hatched, the little one lost its cotton feathers and finally it was able to hop from branch to branch.