Experience a Healthier More Active Life On the Water

Perfect Paddles is your destination for Resources and Support for the SUP community - local focus, and global reach.

Life is Better On The Water!

Looking to find new places to paddle, connect with other paddlers, get inspired for your next paddle adventure, and live the ultimate water-based life onboard and beyond? We're here to help you get the most out of your next stand up paddle board experience, with everything from launch guides, featured trips and workout tips, to discounts on trips and accessories.

We have curated local knowledge from over 800 professional paddle coaches and guides who service the area with guided experiences, rentals, or knowledge sharing. It's their passion for SUP and experience in the best paddle spots around the world that we make easily accessible for you. By highlighting and promoting the best Pros in the best places in the world you will find expert recommendations for launch spots, equipment choices appropriate for the seasons, and get inspired or hire them and enjoy their SUP tours, lessons, rentals, workouts. Contact them directly. Any member discount goes directly to you the enthusiasts. Perfect paddles doesn't take any revenue from the Pro. We want you to have a direct relationship with the Pro so they can guide you in a way that best suits your goals and skill level.

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EXPLORE thousands of trips, tours, lessons, and retreats from water yogi's, to multi-day adventurers, local sup races, and paddle clubs, to global community events you will find support and resources easily accessible so you can do it all.

KNOWLEDGE Sharing for paddlers of every level - beginner, intermediate, advanced - looking to expand their skills, connecting with like-minded paddlers, to experience and share those magical moments

CONNECT with the community, make lasting memories, and the most of this new water-based life. With paddle tips on launch spots, trips, techniques from over 800 Professional instructors and 1,000's of the best SUP activities all around the world this is your ultimate destination for support, resources, onboard, and beyond.

For all levels in all waters a little guidance goes a long way. . .become a member and Live your ultimate water-based life!

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The Best of SUP

Perfect Paddles is your Home for all things Stand Up Paddle Board. Our team of SUP industry professionals have scoured the globe for curated information to help you make the most out of your time on the water.

Discover, Plan, Connect!

Use our Trip Planning and Community and Networking tools to find your next Perfect Paddle. Find rentals, activities, adventure retreats, and lessons anytime, anywhere. Join the discussion. Meet fellow paddlers and pros in your neighborhood and around the world.

News, Reviews and Stories!

Our Knowledge Base contains the latest Global SUP News, unbiased gear reviews and articles on SUP and SUP Destinations around the world. We're constantly adding new content with our global partners. Check back often.

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For Those Who Feel The Call of The Water

Search the largest international paddle (SUP) club and directory in the world - Launch Spot Info - Local Knowledge - Community - at your fingertips

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Your Personal Guide to the Best SUP Outfitters, Activities and Community in SoCal

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From local tours to world-class racing, find your Perfect Paddle here.

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Regional Paddling Guides

Explore Local Conditions, Activities, SUP Trips, Launch Points and Regional Flavor

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Featured SUP Trips From Around the World

Find Curated Stand Up Paddle Trips from All Over the Globe

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Stand Up Paddle Community

Connect with Locals, Find a Paddle Buddy, Join the Discussion

Are you looking for other paddlers to train with, go adventuring, and share good times on the water?

We hear you! There are millions of paddlers all around the world looking to paddle with like-minded paddlers for safety, inspiration, and friendship.

Use our community and networking tools to connect with paddlers who want a workout partner, ride share for downwinders, and one-way paddles, use the buddy system on your next adventure, and share the magic moments anywhere in the world.

Get local up-to-the-minute info in from a Paddle Buddy, join the groups (or start one) to build your own paddle tribe; share info and resources in our forums.

Live your best water-based life and connect with paddlers all over the world!