Paddle the Cape Fear River and search Shark Tooth Island
A Relaxed Cape Fear Paddle for Families, Wildlife, and Local History
Explore oyster shelves and historic jetties on a leisurely river paddle
Explore Zeke's Island’s shifting marshes, tidal flats, and islands by kayak
Paddle Intracoastal waterways and explore Masonboro Island by kayak
Paddle to Shark Tooth Island and search its shores at your own pace
Explore a 1,635-acre coastal reserve of shifting islands and marshes
Greet the day with a guided paddle through Zeke's Island's tidal landscapes
Paddle Masonboro’s marshes and barrier-island waterways
Choose from beginner soft tops to premium epoxy boards with optional free delivery.
Rent a stable stand-up paddleboard with flexible hourly to weekly options
Paddle Topsail Island’s salt marshes in a comfortable single kayak
Rent a standup paddleboard with paddle and lifevest included
Sit-on-top tandem kayaks with paddles and life vests included
Choose a bodyboard or skimboard and enjoy flexible rental time in Surf City
Quality fishing kayak gear with rental delivery available
Charter the M/V Osprey for a private Cape Fear River cruise
Cruise the Black River with narration by a coastal ecologist
Sail across Masonboro Inlet on a 2-hour afternoon cruise
Customize a private sail with a USCG-licensed captain for up to 6 guests
Sail calm morning waters on the Intracoastal Waterway
Ride a Carolina Skiff to Masonboro Island with beach time and wildlife spotting
Fun water cruise with BYOB options for public or private charters
Hunt for stolen treasure on an interactive pirate cruise
Clarity is geology, not luck: quartz sand, seagrass filtration, and how close the Gulf Stream runs. Thirteen beaches, and the trade-off each one asks of you.
Florida issues no boating license at all. What the marina checks is a safety education card, and whether you need one comes down to one date: January 1, 1988.