Rent a paddleboard and cruise the Catawba River from Tailrace Marina
2 hours to full day
Rent a stand up paddleboard from Tailrace Marina and explore the Catawba River at your own pace. Choose a 2-hour, half-day, or full-day rental and paddle past natural scenery and the historic Tuckaseege Ford mill foundations.
Life jacket use is required on all rentals. Arrive 10 minutes early for a safety briefing.
Cancel 7+ days before for a full refund. Cancel 6–2 days before for a 75% refund. No refunds or reschedules within 2 days of start; no-shows are not refunded or rescheduled. Weather: not rescheduled until the morning of; if bad weather that day, they reschedule or refund to a gift card.
Arrive 10 minutes early so you have time to go over safety issues before you launch.
Yes. A life jacket is required on all rentals.
Bring a towel, sunscreen, shades, and water shoes.
Tailrace Marina
Hunter and his crew have built a strong reputation for making boat days on Lake Wylie as smooth as possible. Communication is consistently praised, from the initial booking process through arrival, where someone is always on hand to greet guests and walk them through the boat. A nice touch that stands out is the educational videos and detailed lake map sent ahead of time, giving first-timers real confidence before they even step aboard. The boats themselves, mostly pontoons, arrive clean, gassed up, and well-maintained. Staff like Matt and Brandon have been called out by name for their helpfulness, particularly for guests learning to drive for the first time. Cancellations due to weather are handled quickly and without hassle, which clearly matters to a lot of people booking outdoor experiences. With a near-perfect rating across hundreds of reviews, this is a dependable choice for a fun, low-stress day on the water.
Beautiful short photography and guided loop in front of Mt Vernon on the Potomac. Worth every penny of the $11.00!
Chantelle Crossland
November 6, 2025
Beautiful short photography and guided loop in front of Mt Vernon on the Potomac. Worth every penny of the $11.00!
Chantelle Crossland
November 6, 2025