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LEVELING UP: Matt Bosgraaf, who began working at The Kayak Centre in North Kingstown nearly 25 years ago as a high school student providing basic waterside assistance and customer service tasks, was recently named a co-owner of the business, which features instruction, rentals and sales, alongside founder Jeff Shapiro.
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Expanding services, scope helps Kayak Centre cruise for nearly 30 years

As The Kayak Centre approaches its 30th anniversary in business this fall, Matt Bosgraaf has been there for most of its history. Bosgraaf, now 42,...
NEW LOCATION: Jeff Shapiro, owner of The Kayak Centre of Rhode Island, recently relocated to 70 Brown St., in North Kingstown. From left, Mollie Goodwin, manager; Jeff Shapiro, owner; Sam Loomis of East Greenwich; and Abbey Torres of Cranston. Loomis was trying on flotation vests. / PBN PHOTO/MICHAEL SALERNO

Retired dentist has fun with paddle-sport shop

Jeff Shapiro, owner of The Kayak Centre of Rhode Island, said he’s always been “a water person.” Growing up in Philadelphia, Shapiro said his parents...
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