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Paddle Boarding is considered to be the world’s fastest-growing water sport, and in a 2013 report, it was identified as the outdoor sporting activity with the most first-time participants of any in the United States.
Some of the modes of stand up paddling, include flat water paddling for outdoor recreation, fitness, or sightseeing, racing on lakes, large rivers and canals, surfing on ocean waves, paddling in river rapids, stand up Yoga, and even fishing in some cases.
South Florida is regarded as one of the top destinations in the United States to practice the sport. It doesn’t matter if you are a professional enthusiast or a first timer who want to give it a try; the Sunshine State has your covered with beautiful beaches, amazing mangrove trails and gorgeous canals. There are a number of places all around South Florida offering equipment rentals, classes, guided tours, board and gear sales and a number of beautiful and engaging tours.
The South Florida Paddle LLC alone offers around ten different options of tours you can enjoy: all of them with different characteristics that will sure satisfy your needs. Here are some of the best tours you may take and enjoy the best of paddle boarding Florida has to offer.
Singer island - macarthur state park eco tour
The tour is a guided paddle through Lake Worth’s Lagoon in North Palm Beach. The water level and the winds will dictate how much of a view you will get on some of the areas you’ll visit. The mangrove trails near the beautiful Munyon Island and its amazing white sandy beach will sure take your breath away. The guide will teach you everything there is to know about this magical place and its rich biodiversity. Spotted eagle rays, dolphins and manatees are not uncommon to be seen swimming near by.
This location is great for beginners because is located away from boats and the waters are easy to travel. The tour is available to those aged 13 and up, but anyone under 18 must have a guardian present along with them on the tour. Reservations are required in advance, and special accommodations in the form of a shorter tour are also available for small children and seniors.
The tour lasts about 2 hours and costs $45.00.
Find more information here.
Some of the modes of stand up paddling, include flat water paddling for outdoor recreation, fitness, or sightseeing, racing on lakes, large rivers and canals, surfing on ocean waves, paddling in river rapids, stand up Yoga, and even fishing in some cases.
South Florida is regarded as one of the top destinations in the United States to practice the sport. It doesn’t matter if you are a professional enthusiast or a first timer who want to give it a try; the Sunshine State has your covered with beautiful beaches, amazing mangrove trails and gorgeous canals. There are a number of places all around South Florida offering equipment rentals, classes, guided tours, board and gear sales and a number of beautiful and engaging tours.
The South Florida Paddle LLC alone offers around ten different options of tours you can enjoy: all of them with different characteristics that will sure satisfy your needs. Here are some of the best tours you may take and enjoy the best of paddle boarding Florida has to offer.
Singer island - macarthur state park eco tour
The tour is a guided paddle through Lake Worth’s Lagoon in North Palm Beach. The water level and the winds will dictate how much of a view you will get on some of the areas you’ll visit. The mangrove trails near the beautiful Munyon Island and its amazing white sandy beach will sure take your breath away. The guide will teach you everything there is to know about this magical place and its rich biodiversity. Spotted eagle rays, dolphins and manatees are not uncommon to be seen swimming near by.
This location is great for beginners because is located away from boats and the waters are easy to travel. The tour is available to those aged 13 and up, but anyone under 18 must have a guardian present along with them on the tour. Reservations are required in advance, and special accommodations in the form of a shorter tour are also available for small children and seniors.
The tour lasts about 2 hours and costs $45.00.
Find more information here.
Image courtesy of Petra Bensted at Flickr.com
Night Sup Glow Tour With Nocqua Led Lights
This magical evening tour leaves just before nightfall to catch the beautiful sunset over the water. After the sun goes down, they light up their Nocqua Led lights to create a glow under the board that lights up the water underneath. The experience is unlike any other and the nighttime allows living an experience different from all other paddleboard rides. The tour has a cost of $50.00 unless you bring your own board and fit the available LEDs on it for $30.00. The ride lasts about 90 minutes and it must be booked in advances since a minimum of 3 participants is needed.
Find more information here.
Sunrise/Sunrise Paddle
Both of these rides last about 90 minutes and the location is dependent on the weather conditions. The tours allow you to appreciate the beautiful display of the sun setting or rising over the horizon. The Sunrise Paddle meets on Singer Island or at the beach and a 48-hour cancellation is required in case of an eventuality. These tours both have a cost of $40.00 each.
Find more information here.
Full Moon Paddle
These tours are dependent on a schedule and happen once a month at different locations. Booking in advance is mandatory and they require at least 4 people participating to take place. The price of $40.00 includes headlamp rental and they also have a 48-hour cancellation policy.
Find more information here.
Peanut Island Paddleboard Excursion
A 2 hours paddle around Peanut Island. This beautiful tour will most-like place you very close to rays, manatees or turtles on your way to Peanut Island. Once at the location you can visit the beautiful natural lagoon or an amazing snorkeling spot. The tours requires for you to be more advanced in paddling since you must cross a boat canal to arrive to the island and the current and wind may be factors that can difficult navigation. The tour must be booked at least 5 days in advances. Depending on the weather you may see different types of wildlife and during the summer months you will have the chance to go snorkeling around the island. The tour needs at least two participants to happen but no more than five people will be allowed to go at once. The minimum age required is 13 and up, but anyone under 18 must have a guardian present along with them on the tour. Exceptions can be made for those under 13 but only if they have some paddle boarding experience.
Find more information here.
For schedules and this year’s tour calendar, click here.
This magical evening tour leaves just before nightfall to catch the beautiful sunset over the water. After the sun goes down, they light up their Nocqua Led lights to create a glow under the board that lights up the water underneath. The experience is unlike any other and the nighttime allows living an experience different from all other paddleboard rides. The tour has a cost of $50.00 unless you bring your own board and fit the available LEDs on it for $30.00. The ride lasts about 90 minutes and it must be booked in advances since a minimum of 3 participants is needed.
Find more information here.
Sunrise/Sunrise Paddle
Both of these rides last about 90 minutes and the location is dependent on the weather conditions. The tours allow you to appreciate the beautiful display of the sun setting or rising over the horizon. The Sunrise Paddle meets on Singer Island or at the beach and a 48-hour cancellation is required in case of an eventuality. These tours both have a cost of $40.00 each.
Find more information here.
Full Moon Paddle
These tours are dependent on a schedule and happen once a month at different locations. Booking in advance is mandatory and they require at least 4 people participating to take place. The price of $40.00 includes headlamp rental and they also have a 48-hour cancellation policy.
Find more information here.
Peanut Island Paddleboard Excursion
A 2 hours paddle around Peanut Island. This beautiful tour will most-like place you very close to rays, manatees or turtles on your way to Peanut Island. Once at the location you can visit the beautiful natural lagoon or an amazing snorkeling spot. The tours requires for you to be more advanced in paddling since you must cross a boat canal to arrive to the island and the current and wind may be factors that can difficult navigation. The tour must be booked at least 5 days in advances. Depending on the weather you may see different types of wildlife and during the summer months you will have the chance to go snorkeling around the island. The tour needs at least two participants to happen but no more than five people will be allowed to go at once. The minimum age required is 13 and up, but anyone under 18 must have a guardian present along with them on the tour. Exceptions can be made for those under 13 but only if they have some paddle boarding experience.
Find more information here.
For schedules and this year’s tour calendar, click here.