Tour

Description
Imagine walking on water and exploring the water's edge on your own personal magic carpet. Paddle around each corner quietly and efficiently as you sneak up on wildlife and see nature from a whole new perspective. Look cool, try a new sport and get a picture of you Stand up Paddling on one of our exciting new tours. Stand up Paddling offers a unique perspective on our favorite waterways because we can see up over the banks and into the depths of the water. SUP Tours provide you with a great workout as well as a cool new platform to enjoy water sports. We have taken several of our popular kayak tour locations and applied this new SUP twist to provide you with an exciting new adventure. Come join one of our experienced guides as we explore the thrills of Stand up Paddling on a Tour of one of our favorite spots.

**Dates, Times and Locations: Weather and wind dependant.

Prerequisites

This is a 3 hour tour, some prior SUP experience required. See our Intro to Stand Up Paddle clinic.

Includes

Participants are permitted to bring their own gear. Equipment must be equivalent to gear provided, appropriate for tour, in good working order and approved by guide. Please call 800-310-4504 with any questions.

Stand Up Paddle board

Paddle

PFD (type III, Coast Guard approved)

Wetsuit/ drysuit if needed
20% discount shopping coupon to EMS

Does Not Include

Participants will be expected to arrive dressed appropriately for the weather. Pack a lunch and snacks for the day. Water bottles should be filled before arrival.

Lodging

Meals

Transportation

Personal gear and clothing

 

Locations

Hingham EMS, Hingham, Massachusetts

6 Shipyard Drive, Hingham, MA 02043
(781) 741-8808

Gull Cove, Portsmouth, Rhode Island

From the North
Route 114 over the Mt. Hope Bridge. Exit at Boyds Lane and go north on route 24/138. Exit just after the Sand and Gravel operation on to the unmarked dirt road on the right, before you get to Hummock Avenue.
From Route 24/138 going South
Over the Sakonett Bridge, exit at Boyds Lane and reverse direction on route 24 to the dirt road. The dirt road leads to a boat ramp with plenty of parking. This somewhat run-down facility is located on a gravel peninsula situated in an enclosed cove off the Sakonnet River.

100 Acre Cove, Barrington, Rhode Island

Hundred Acre Cove, Walker Farm boat ramp, Barrington:
From Rt 195, take the exit for Rt 114-South (Wampanoag Trail). After you cross the Barrington Line and go PAST the exit for route 103 (Riverside) you want to take the 2nd LEFT. This is the final turnaround point before the Big White Church. This puts you on route 114 heading North. Walker Farm is IMMEDIATELY on your right, indicated by a small weathered wooden sign. From South on route 114 go PAST the Big White Church and Walker Farm entrance is on your right aprox. 1/8 mile ahead.

Newport (Kings Beach Park), Rhode Island

There are two ways to get to Newport. The first is to take 95 south to Route 4 south to Route 1 south to Route 138 east toward Newport and get off on the downtown Newport exit. The second is to take Route 24 south from Boston or Route 24 south from Fall River through Portsmouth/Middletown on Route 114 south (passing EMS Middletown on your left) into downtown Newport.
Directions from downtown Newport

Turn South onto Thames Street at the Red Parrot Restaurant (the one way with all the shops), go by Salas' restaurant, (will be a one way) then turn RIGHT (west) onto Wellington Avenue. Kings Park is the waterfront area before the Ida Lewis Yacht Club. Some of the street parking along the Park is for residents only. Boat parking is farther along, on both sides of the steet near the launch site. Launching is from the concrete ramp or from the sandy beach to the right of the ramp. There are no public restrooms by the launch, but there is one next to the basefall field which is open during the summer.

Bold Point, East Providence, Rhode Island

Take 195 East from Providence and take the Riverside route 44. Exit just over the Washington Bridge. Bear Right off the exit and take your very first right turn (this comes up quickly so watch for it). Take this road to the end and turn left. The launch is a boat ramp on the right a short ways down - just across a large dirt parking lot.

Bluff Point State Park, Groton, Connecticut

From I-95 North
Take exit 88.  Turn right onto SR 117 South.  Turn right at the end onto route 1 south.  Take a left at the first light onto Depot Road.  Park entrance is at the end of the road.
From I-95 South
Take exit 88.  Turn left onto SR 117 South.  Turn right at the end onto route 1 south.  Take a left at the first light onto Depot Road.  Park entrance is at the end of the road.

Nauset Marsh -Cape Cod National Seashore- Eastham, Massachusetts

Meet at Salt Pond Visitor Center
Salt Pond Visitor Center is located at the corner of Nauset Road and Route 6 in Eastham. Hours: daily 9 AM to 4:30 PM (increased hours during the summer). Phone: (508) 255 - 3421.

Gear List

Required Gear and Clothing

Please come dressed for the weather and prepared with the appropriate gear and clothing for your program. Below is a list of gear and clothing recommended by the Eastern Mountain Sports Kayak School. If you have any questions please call 800-310-4504.

 

Long or Short Sleeve Top Dress appropriately for the days weather. Any non-cotton material is appropriate. * Spray jackets and wetsuits are available from the Kayak School for spring and fall paddling. Drysuits are used for cold weather paddling.

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Bathing Suit Dress appropriately for the days weather. Any non-cotton material is appropriate. * Wetsuits are available from the Kayak School for spring and fall paddling. Drysuits are used for cold weather paddling.

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Water Shoes Paddle booties can be provided by the Kayak School upon request. No open toed shoes please.

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Food and Water Lunch and snacks (sandwich, chips, bars, etc.) and 1 liter or more of water.

Optional Items

Sunglasses
Sunscreen

Hat

Bug Spray

Camera

Dry Bag

Dry change of clothes and towel

EMS Kayak School Provides

 

Stand Up Paddle board

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PFD Type III, Coast Guard approved.

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Paddle

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Booties

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Farmer John Wetsuit Optional.

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Drysuit For cold weather paddling only. Goes over all your clothes to keep you dry.

 

FAQ's

Frequently Asked Questions

Can i bring my own gear
Yes, if it is appropriate. SUP boards for instruction or for tours need to have a minimum of safety features as well as be an appropriate style and size kayak for the class/tour. Call and check with the school or instructor.

What happens of the weather is bad?
We still operate all of our programs in rainy conditions. We will delay or cancel programs in dangerous weather conditions like thunderstorms or gale force winds. If this happens during your class, we will either credit you at a pro rate, or reschedule you to finish the missed portion at your convenience.

What is your cancellation policy?
Cancellations or schedule changes 8 DAYS OR MORE PRIOR to the event start date will be fully refunded or credited with no penalty. Reservation changes of any kind WITHIN 7 DAYS OF THE EVENT START DATE WILL NOT BE REFUNDED and you WILL NOT be permitted to carry over deposits to future events. Please mark this date on your calendar after making your reservation!

What time should I plan to arrive for class?
You should get to class at least 15 minutes early. Classes start and end on time.

 

How many students in each class?
SUP Clinic runs with a 1:6 instructor to student ratio.

 

What certifications do your instructors have?
All instructors hold current and up to date American Canoe Association (ACA) Certifications. Their level of certification always meets or exceed the level of class they are teaching. All instructors are also CPR and First Aid trained.

 

How is Eastern Mountain Sports different from other outfitters?
While there are other good outfitters, they are in the minority. We spend a great deal of time on staff training and all our instructors are nationally certified. All of our guides and instructors were experienced paddlers before they became instructors, and that is a claim few other outfitters can back up. We perform risk assessments for every site we work at, with emergency procedure plans prepared in advance, and regularly train in conjunction with rescue agencies like the US Coast Guard and local harbormasters. We have instructors who regularly teach at nationally regarded paddles sports events across the US.