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About Portland Paddle
Portland Paddle offers sea kayak and stand-up paddleboard (SUP) rentals, tours and lessons in Portland, ME. We provide paddling adventures for all skill levels, including complete beginners. Portland Paddle is located a short drive or walk from downtown Portland at the East End Beach. Our site on the waterfront of Casco Bay is perfectly situated for paddling. We are a seasonal business open from mid-May to mid-October. Our hours may vary in the spring and fall.
Updates & News From Portland Paddle
Are There Sea Turtles In Maine?
These Beautiful Marine Reptiles Make Frequent Visits to the Maine Coast! Have you ever asked yourself, “what is that giant, dark shape in the water below?” Maybe it was a shark or ocean sunfish passing underneath, or maybe you were just paddling over a sinking driftwood log. There are a myriad of possibilities–and even a…
May 14, 2024
Announcing our new MEMBERSHIP program!
Paddle as Often as You Like, All Summer Long, for a Flat Rate! Sign up by June 15th! This year we’re making it easier and more affordable than ever for locals to paddle regularly on Casco Bay. When you purchase a membership you get free rentals for four months – and lots of other benefits….
May 3, 2024
Paddling the 2024 Peaks to Portland Swim
How to Rent a Kayak for the Peaks to Portland Swim on July 20, 2024 Every year Portland Paddle opens by 6:00 AM on the day of the Peaks to Portland swim so that people who are renting our kayaks have time to paddle to Peaks Island well before the race starts. (Each swimmer in…
April 29, 2024
Are There Sea Turtles In Maine?
These Beautiful Marine Reptiles Make Frequent Visits to the Maine Coast! Have you ever asked yourself, “what is that giant, dark shape in the water below?” Maybe it was a shark or ocean sunfish passing underneath, or maybe you were just paddling over a sinking driftwood log. There are a myriad of possibilities–and even a…
May 14, 2024
Announcing our new MEMBERSHIP program!
Paddle as Often as You Like, All Summer Long, for a Flat Rate! Sign up by June 15th! This year we’re making it easier and more affordable than ever for locals to paddle regularly on Casco Bay. When you purchase a membership you get free rentals for four months – and lots of other benefits….
May 3, 2024
Paddling the 2024 Peaks to Portland Swim
How to Rent a Kayak for the Peaks to Portland Swim on July 20, 2024 Every year Portland Paddle opens by 6:00 AM on the day of the Peaks to Portland swim so that people who are renting our kayaks have time to paddle to Peaks Island well before the race starts. (Each swimmer in…
April 29, 2024