Weekly Community Paddles

Every summer we host two weekly group paddles for sea kayakers and stand-up paddlers from June through August. These one-hour sessions are a chance for local paddlers to get on the water together in the early morning when seas on Casco Bay are more likely to be calm.

It’s free to join if you bring your own SUP or sea kayak, or if you’re a Portland Paddle member. If you aren’t a member and need to rent a kayak or SUP, the cost is $25.

Important Details

• Please arrive at least 15 minutes early so we can start our group paddles on time.
• For members and those renting a kayak/SUP, we ask that you make a rental booking at least 8 hours in advance. (If you’re a member, remember to enter your member code when you book).
• Using your own vessel? No need to make any reservations in advance; just show up.
• These paddles are led by our staff, who are happy to share tips, but they are not guided trips and you should not join if you need instruction or assistance in order to participate. Please consider taking one of our lessons or joining a tour if you are new to sea kayaking or SUP.
• Everyone is ultimately responsible for their own safety.
• The group will stay on the water for about an hour and will pick a destination that fits the conditions and participants.
• A note about weather: If we need to cancel a weekly paddle due to weather conditions we will email anyone who has signed up.
• Looking for an evening social paddling event? Check out our Monday night racing in July and August!