Experienced outfitters, guides and paddle clubs can ensure a safe and enjoyable day on the blueway trail, help improve skills and organize year-round trips.

Outfitters

Empire Kayaks
4 Empire Blvd  Island Park, NY 11558
(516) 889-8300
empirekayaks.com
Kayak, kayak fishing and stand-up paddle board lessons, clinics, rentals, sales, self-rescue instruction, group tours and excursions from the shops private beach launch on Middle Bay. 

Epic Paddle Boarding
(516) 279-9922 or (516) 241-8945
epicpaddleboarding.com
Paddle board lessons, rentals and tours operating out of several locations, including Jones Beach Field 10. 

Freeport Kayak Rentals
longislandkayakrentals.com
Seasonal rentals of sit-on top kayaks by reservation operating at Waterfront Park in Freeport.

Harbor Surf & Sports
62 Woodcleft Ave, Freeport, NY 11520
harborsurfandsports.com
Stand-up paddle boarding and kite boarding sales and lessons. 

The Dinghy Shop
334 South Bayview Ave., Amityville, NY 11701
(631) 264-0005
dinghyshop.com
Kayak and SUP lessons, clinics, rentals, sales, and trips from the shops private beach launch on South Oyster Bay.

Perfect Cadence
(516) 382-0643
theperfectcadence.com
SUP lessons, rentals, tours and excursions.

Skudin Surf School
Long Beach Blvd & The Beach, Long Beach, NY 11561
(516) 318-3993
skudinsurf.com
SUP lessons, rentals, tours and excursions.

South Shore Paddle Boards
southshorepaddleboards.com
SUP lessons, rentals, trips

Paddlesport Clubs & Meetups

Paddle Safety Courses

US Coast Guard Auxiliary
Division 13 – South Shore LI
http://a01413.uscgaux.info

US Power Squadrons Paddle Smart
District 3, South Shore PS
http://www.usps.org/localusps/d3