iPaddle Miami

What iPaddle Miami does

iPaddle Miami, inc. is a privately held Florida-incorporated recreational services company founded in 2014 that operates kayak and stand-up paddleboard (SUP) rentals, guided tours, lessons, and delivery services on Biscayne Bay in Miami. The company runs two physical waterfront locations — East Greynolds Park in North Miami and Deering Point in South Miami — and offers year-round operation (7 days a week, 365 days a year, daytime, nighttime, and full moon tours). Product breadth spans self-service equipment rentals, guided specialty tours (manatee encounters, kayak fishing, corporate/group outings, full moon), and instruction across SUP, kayak, kids, e-Foil, and SUP yoga, supplemented by a recurring membership program, gift cards, and an online branded merchandise store. The core 'technology' is operational rather than software: certified instructors, ACA/PaddleFit credentials, partnerships with environmental and regulatory bodies (Florida DEP, Biscayne Bay Aquatic Preserve, Pelican Harbor Seabird Station), and proprietary access to state-protected waters.

The business is direct-to-consumer, distributed across individual bookings, walk-ins, phone reservations, and online bookings via Peek.com, plus a small e-commerce channel for apparel and gift cards. Pricing is not publicly disclosed and is structured as pay-as-you-go per booking or via membership subscription. Customer segments include Miami tourists and locals seeking recreation and wildlife experiences, corporate groups for team building, and private celebration clients (bachelor/bachelorette, birthdays). Ancillary community assets such as the North Bay Village SUP Club (weekly Sunday sessions) and charitable partnerships (Holtz Children's Hospital Holiday of Miracles Toy Drive) function as both retention mechanisms and brand marketing.

The company remains owner-operated under Manny (full name undisclosed in source data), with a small headcount of 1-10, no disclosed external funding, and no parent company. There is no evidence of institutional investors, public listing, or technology platform dependencies; the enterprise is essentially a service-and-experience business whose competitive positioning rests on location access, brand longevity (self-described as Miami's original nighttime kayak tour since 2014), and ecosystem partnerships rather than proprietary technology.

Name

iPaddle Miami

Legal name

iPaddle Miami, inc.

Website

https://ipaddlemiami.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

2014

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

iPaddle Miami is a private Miami-based recreational company founded in 2014 that rents kayaks and paddleboards, leads guided tours, and offers lessons from two Biscayne Bay waterfront locations serving tourists, locals, corporate groups, and private event clients.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Outdoor Recreation Services

NAICS

Recreational Goods Rental (532284), Scenic and Sightseeing Transportation, Water (487210)

SIC

Services-Amusement & Recreation Services (7900)

akta.pro primary industry

Kayaking, Canoeing & SUP Tours (Guided/Paddling Excursions) (THAJAJAF)

akta.pro secondary industry

Water & Marine Guiding Services (Kayak, Canoe, Raft, SUP, Sailing) (THAAALAB)

Keywords

• Kayak rentals
• Paddleboard tours
• Guided paddling tours
• Water sports lessons
• Paddleboard rentals

Headquarters

HQ city

Miami

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Infrastructure, Technology or R&D, Others

Revenue model

1. Equipment Rentals: Hourly and daily kayak and stand-up paddleboard rentals at waterfront locations in Miami
2. Guided Tours: Guided paddle tours including daytime tours, nighttime tours, manatee encounter tours, kayak fishing tours, and full moon tours. Tours operate 7 days a week, 365 days a year.
3. Lessons: SUP lessons, kayak lessons, kids lessons, e-foil lessons, and SUP yoga classes taught by certified instructors
4. Memberships: Subscription-based membership program for recurring paddle enthusiasts
5. E-commerce Store: Online store selling SUP paddles, hats, rash guards, crop tops, shirts, apparel, water bottles, and merchandise
6. Gift Cards: Digital gift certificates redeemable for rentals, tours, or lessons, valid for one year from purchase

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels5 records

Marketing channels8 records

Core offering

iPaddle Miami provides kayak and stand-up paddleboard (SUP) rentals, guided paddle tours, lessons, delivery services, and memberships at two waterfront locations in Miami's Biscayne Bay Aquatic Preserve. Services include daytime, nighttime, full moon, kayak fishing, and manatee encounter tours, plus SUP and kayak instruction for all skill levels, operating 7 days a week, 365 days a year.

Product overview

iPaddle Miami operates as a water sports rental and tour company providingKayak & Stand Up Paddleboard (SUP) rentals, guided paddle tours, delivery services, and professional lessons for a first-class on-water experience in Biscayne Bay Aquatic Preserve. The core offerings include self-service and guided rentals at two Miami locations (East Greynolds Park and Deering Point), diverse tour types (daytime, nighttime/full moon, fishing, manatee encounters, corporate events), and instruction across all skill levels (SUP lessons, kayak lessons, kids lessons, e-Foil lessons, SUP yoga). The company supplements its experience business with a membership program, gift cards, and an apparel/gear retail store. Founded in 2014, the company operates 7 days a week from sunrise to sunset and every night, with reservation required.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Kayak Rental Self-service and guided kayak rentals at East Greynolds Park (North) and Deering Point (South) locations on Miami's Biscayne Bay, with equipment provided and crew assistance.
• Stand Up Paddle (SUP) Rental Stand up paddleboard rentals for individuals or groups at Miami Biscayne Bay locations, with equipment ready and crew assistance.
• Kayak & SUP Guided Tours Guided paddle tours of Biscayne Bay Aquatic Preserve exploring nearby island chains with wildlife viewing and views of Downtown Miami skyline, available day and night.
• Nighttime Kayak & SUP Tours Moonlit paddle-by-moonlight tours in Biscayne Bay, including full moon and supermoon editions, voted 'Best Kayak Night Tour in Miami' and operated nightly year-round.
• Kayak Fishing Tours Guided kayak fishing experiences on Miami waterways offered year-round in partnership with i_fish_miami.
• Manatee Encounter Tours Guided private tours to observe manatees in their natural habitat in Miami Biscayne Bay with limited seating.
• Corporate Outings & Group Tours Team building and group paddle experiences for corporate events, waterside activations, and summer camps.
• SUP Lessons Stand up paddleboard instruction by certified instructors in private one-on-one or group classes for beginners to advanced levels, sold as 3, 5 & 8 class packs.
• Kayak Lessons Kayaking instruction for various levels and ages, teaching paddling skills for safer and more enjoyable time on the water.
• Kids SUP & Kayak Lessons Paddle lessons designed specifically for children to learn kayaking and stand-up paddleboarding in a fun, safe environment.
• e-Foil Lessons Electric foil board lessons using Waydoo efoils offered at the customer location or off-site.
• SUP Yoga Yoga classes held on stand up paddleboards floating on the water, including sunset SUP yoga sessions.
• Delivery & Take-Away Service Paddle gear delivery service allowing customers to take kayaks or paddleboards away from the rental locations.
• Memberships Subscription-based membership program offering recurring access and benefits for frequent paddlers.
• Gift Cards Digital gift certificates redeemable for kayak or SUP rentals, paddle tours, and paddleboard or kayak lessons, valid for one year from purchase.
• Apparel & Gear Store Online store selling SUP paddles, hats, rash guards, crop tops, shirts, apparel, stainless steel water bottles, drawstring bags, stickers, and merchandise.
• North Bay Village SUP Club Community paddle club meeting weekly on Sunday mornings at 9am for North Bay Village residents and visitors, providing a SUP fitness community experience.

Named customers4 records

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Partnerships

18 partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Biscayne Bay Aquatic PreservecoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerState-protected aquatic preserve managed by Florida Department of Environmental Protection. iPaddle Miami operates paddle tours within this preserve, making it a core strategic partnership for their environmental legitimacy and operational location.
• Pelican Harbor Seabird StationcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerNon-profit wildlife rehabilitation and education organization. iPaddle promotes wildlife observation from a distance and supports the station's conservation mission.
• Florida Department of Environmental ProtectioncoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerState agency overseeing Biscayne Bay Aquatic Preserve. Regulatory partnership enabling iPaddle's tour operations in state waters.
• Surfrider Foundation MiamiminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerEnvironmental nonprofit focused on protecting oceans and beaches. Shared commitment to clean water and coastal preservation.
• Miami-Dade CountyminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerLocal government partnership for park access and community programs including North Bay Village SUP Club.
• Miami WaterkeeperminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerEnvironmental advocacy organization protecting Biscayne Bay water quality.
• Fill A Bag Beach Clean UpminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerBeach and waterway cleanup organization. Shared environmental stewardship mission.
• Volunteer Cleanup OrganizationminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerCommunity cleanup initiatives. Shared commitment to environmental preservation.
• Ocean KayakminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorKayak equipment brand. May involve equipment recommendations or retail relationship.
• Fly Pelican Fly Sailing ClubminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerNon-profit sailing club at Pelican Harbor. Local water enthusiast community connection.
• The Florida OutdoorsminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerFlorida outdoor recreation resource and partner organization.
• U.S. Coast Guard AuxiliaryminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerBoating safety organization. Safety-focused partnership for water recreation.
• American Canoe Association (ACA)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerNational paddlesports organization. ACA certification for instructors and standards for safety.
• PaddleFitcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerCoach certification program for paddle fitness. iPaddle has PaddleFit certified coaches on staff.
• Aguilar Board RepairminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerBoard repair service for SUP boards. Equipment maintenance partnership.
• e-Foil MiamiminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartner for e-Foil lessons using Waydoo efoils. Extends iPaddle's lesson offerings.
• Habibi Kush RestaurantminorGTM or Marketing PartnerLocal restaurant partner. Cross-promotion opportunity for food and water activities.
• Paddle Bracket Clean WatersminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerClean water initiative organization. Shared environmental mission.

Scale indicators3 records

Recent moves5 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Market position

Competitive moat3 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• YouTubeyoutube.com/channel/UCPpk66JgvhDRrztISci1vrQ
• Facebookfacebook.com/ipaddlemiami
• Instagraminstagram.com/ipaddlemiami
• TikToktiktok.com/@ipaddlemiami?lang=en
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/ipaddlemiami

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Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles2 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

Funding detail is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

M&A

Investments

M&A and investment is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

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