PADDLE BABES

Join our sisterhood on the water! Paddle Babes is a laid-back paddle community for ladies who want to enjoy the waterways of Charleston on kayaks and paddleboards while building friendships! Unplug from your to-do list, connect with a supportive community of ladies, and find your place in nature.

Every meetup is beginner-friendly! We provide all the equipment and paddle instruction.
You show up and thrive.

Interested but want to check us out first? Drop in with us, and if you upgrade to member, you’ll get a $72 credit toward your membership!

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Interested but want to check us out first? Drop in with us, and if you upgrade to member, you’ll get a $72 credit toward your membership! 〰️

  • $60 per paddle (no tax added and we don’t accept tips!)

  • priority booking each month for all events

  • all equipment and instruction provided

  • choose kayaking or paddleboarding

  • winter events (when it’s too cold to paddle) include nature walks, fossil hunting, sound bath meetups, yoga, beach bonfires, and more!

  • exclusive Paddle Babes merch

  • monthly off-the watergatherings

  • member pricing on our retreats

  • amazing community

  • Interested but want to check us out first? Drop in with us, and then if you decide to upgrade to member, you’ll get a $72 credit toward your membership!

Membership is a 3-month commitment. You receive 6 paddle credits to use anytime during that period. Book them all in one month or spread them out as your schedule allows. You can book kayaking or paddleboarding events! Mix it up however you like. Every month you have first chance to sign up for events before we open the remaining spots to the public as drop-ins.

Want to book more than 6 events? We’re here for it! You’ll receive 10% off any additional events you’d like to purchase. Use your member discount code at checkout.

Pay in Full membership is only $120 per month, paid up front, with a 3-month commitment.

Payment Plan membership is only $130 per month, paid monthly, with a 3-month commitment.

Please read FAQs below. Registration is nonrefundable.

BECOME A MEMBER


GRAB A DROP-IN SPOT

  • $72 per paddle (no tax added and we don’t accept tips!)

  • spaces available when members don’t fill events

  • all equipment and instruction provided

  • choose kayaking or paddleboarding

  • winter events (when it’s too cold to paddle) include nature walks, fossil hunting, sound bath meetups, yoga, beach bonfires, and more!

  • same amazing community

We update our calendar all the time with kayak and paddleboard drop-in spots. Check back often.

Please read FAQs below. Registration is nonrefundable.


fall calendars

LOCATIONS WILL BE CHOSEN BASED ON MEMBER FEEDBACK AND PREFERENCES

WHAT ARE members saying
about paddles babes?

 

“no exaggeration, Joining Paddle Babes this year is one of the best things I could’ve done for myself.”

— Sarah

 

“THIS CLUB is a saving grace for me! good people, good conversations and beautiful views! it’s so healing, thank you!”

— Jen

“Thank you for crating such an amazing community!”

— Abby

 

“it’s such a wonderful community, and honestly it ends up being such a
highlight in my week!”

— Kaitlyn

  • Our events are $72 for approximately 2 hours on the water (plus a half hour of unloading and loading at the boat ramp). This is a flat fee, and we never add tax or fees, and we don't acce tips.

    Membership packages include 6 paddles at only $60 each (that's a 10% discount!), paid quarterly. Members can also book any additional events at a 10% discount!

  • Membership includes:

    • 10% off all events

    • exclusive Paddle Babes merch

    • priority access to book all events before they're opened to the public

    • monthly off-the-water membership events

    • discounted cost for all our retreats!

    • PLUS, everything below

    All events include:

    • locations and routes planned for the tides, current, and weather

    • kayak or paddleboard, life vest, and equipment at every meetup

    • group and individualized instruction as needed

    • dry bag for your use during class

    • phone dry bag for you to keep!

    • supportive, welcoming community for all skill levels

    You bring a reusable water bottle, snack (optional), and your sense of adventure!

  • Please read through all details before registering. Registration fees are nonrefundable, even if you miss your event(s).

    MEMBERS: After registration, members are responsible for booking their paddles. You may only attend events you've booked on the calendar. There is no refund or credit for members who do not book their events or who miss the events they've booked. (Each meetup is limited to 10 attendees, and when a spot is booked, it blocks other customers from joining us.)

    If we have to cancel a paddle for weather or wind conditions, you will be refunded for that meetup.

    DROP-IN ATTENDEES:
    Once you've booked an event, you will be charged. Registration fees are nonrefundable, even if you miss the event. (Each meetup is limited to 10 attendees, and when a spot is booked, it blocks other customers from joining us.)

    If we have to cancel a paddle for weather or wind conditions, you will be refunded for that meetup.

  • We explore different creeks and rivers around Charleston at a leisurely pace, typically traveling 2–3 miles, launching from public boat ramps.

    Sometimes we’ll plan a picnic and stop on an island, sometimes we’ll just float along the current and watch the dolphins, and sometimes we’ll learn new skills. Expect something different every time we meet!

  • We have 10 events each month to choose from!

    • Thursday, Friday, and Sunday evenings @ 4-7pm

    • Saturday mornings @ 9am-12pm

  • Each event will have up to 10 ladies, your soon-to-be besties! Some of these are returning members, some are new, and some may be drop-in Babes joining us for just one week.

    Lauren will lead every paddle. She's an ACA certified kayak and SUP instructor, certified in CPR and first aid, and an 19-year veteran teacher. She believes women thrive in community and in nature, and this club is for any woman who wants to find more of herself on the water surrounded by supportive, likeminded women.

  • As long as your equipment is appropriate for our venues, you're welcome to bring it. However, there's currently no discount for members who use their own equipment.

FAQ’s

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For any further questions or specific inquiries, please don't hesitate to reach out.