Portland Paddle

The forecast for tomorrow is looking dreamy 😍and we have a full day of tours scheduled: Fort Gorges, Half Day, and Sunset Tours with open spots, plus rentals all day. Come soak up the sun with us!

Be careful out there paddlers. Always dress for the water temp and wear your lifejacket!

"Spring might have finally arrived in Maine, but inland and coastal waters are still dangerously frigid.

On a single day in May, the state saw two paddling deaths, one a sea kayaker near Deer Isle and the other a paddleboarder on Graham Lake in Ellsworth. Lindsey Chasteen, a spokesperson for the state medical examiner’s office, said cold water could have been a factor, but she was unable to definitely say whether the temperature had an impact in those cases. Officials said they believe neither person was wearing a life jacket."

The sun might be shining, but Maine’s waters are still dangerously cold The state's lakes, ponds and coastal waters are still in the 40s or low 50s.

Eelgrass is awesome grass. 😍

This summer, we're partnering with the Woods Hole Oceanographic Institution (WHOI) to offer a free, week-long program for local 7th and 8th graders that combines sea kayaking with coastal science.

It's called SEEK — Science, Exploration, and Education from a Kayak. Five days on Casco Bay and the surrounding coastline, paddling with a kayak guide and a coastal scientist, exploring beaches and marshes, and learning firsthand how these ecosystems work.

Spots are limited. If you know a Portland-area middle schooler who would love this, the interest form and more information can be found here:

https://www.portlandpaddle.net/introducing-seek/

📅 August 3–7 | East End Beach, Portland

Have you tried yoga while floating? We have a few spots remaining in our six-week SUP yoga session, and we're still accepting registrations for our SUP Yoga Teacher Training. 💦

Learn more at portlandpaddle.net/yoga

If you’ve dreamed of mastering the kayak roll, consider joining on of our rolling clinics this summer! We’ll be offering several sessions this summer for dedicated practice with one of our instructors 🌊See the full schedule on our website.

We offer custom trips for wedding parties, youth programs, corporate and non-profit groups, and more! We’re happy to chat and figure out how to make the best possible trip for your crew.