Ship to Shore Co

What Ship to Shore Co does

Ship to Shore Co is a privately held, single-location specialty outdoor retailer headquartered at 4313 Lake Street, Lake Charles, Louisiana, operating since 1987 with a workforce of 1-10 employees. The company sells recreational marine, paddlesport, hunting, and outdoor products through a Shopify-powered direct-to-consumer e-commerce site and a physical storefront branded as 'the outdoor store with the red door'. Its 449-product catalog centers on Hobie and NuCanoe kayaks and accessories, YakAttack mounting systems, Costa del Mar sunglasses, Faulk's Game Calls, and SOLAS/USCG-compliant commercial maritime safety equipment (life rings, flares, flotation vests), with adjunct categories in outdoor furniture (Sunbrella swings, DURACORD hammocks) and flags/poles.

The business runs on a standard Shopify commerce stack with no proprietary technology, public APIs, or third-party integrations of note. Go-to-market is direct-to-consumer with bottom-of-funnel conversion through the Shopify storefront, supplemented by top-of-funnel brand presence on Facebook and Instagram, mid-funnel email newsletter capture, and a hybrid local-service component (kayak installation consultation with a staff contact named Josh). Revenue is generated transactionally across the 449-SKU catalog at unit prices ranging from $5.99 to $5,949.00, with select commercial safety items priced via phone quote; multiple payment methods including Shop Pay installments are supported. No institutional investors, parent company, subsidiaries, M&A activity, or management disclosures are present in the source data, indicating an independent, founder- or family-owned retail operation.

Name

Ship to Shore Co

Legal name

Ship to Shore Co

Website

https://shiptoshoreco.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1987

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

Ship to Shore Co is a privately held Lake Charles, Louisiana specialty outdoor retailer selling kayaks, paddlesport accessories, hunting gear, marine safety equipment, and outdoor furniture through a Shopify e-commerce store and a single physical storefront.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Outdoor Recreation Retail

NAICS

Boat Dealers (441222)

akta.pro primary industry

Paddle Sports Retail (Kayak, Canoe, SUP, Paddles) (CRAMAIAD)

akta.pro secondary industries

Marine Safety & Navigation Electronics Retail (PFDs, EPIRBs, GPS, VHF) (CRAMAIAH), Water Sports & Marine Recreation Retail (Paddle/Surf/Dive/Boat Accessories) (CRAMABAI), Saltwater & Offshore Fishing Specialty Retail (CRAMALAC)

Keywords

• Outdoor recreation retail
• Marine safety equipment
• Kayak sales
• Paddlesport equipment
• Hunting gear supplies

Headquarters

HQ city

Lake Charles

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Digital Commerce or Content

Cost components

Supply Chain, Operations, Personnel, Marketing or Sales, Infrastructure

Revenue model

1. Product Sales: Direct retail sales of outdoor recreation and marine products including kayaks, accessories, safety equipment, sunglasses, and hunting gear through the online storefront. Revenue is generated through individual product transactions with pricing ranging from $5.99 to $5,949.00.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels2 records

Marketing channels4 records

Core offering

Ship to Shore Co retails recreational kayaks (Hobie pedal-drive models, NuCanoe fishing kayaks), paddle and kayak mounting accessories (YakAttack), polarized fishing sunglasses (Costa del Mar), handcrafted waterfowl game calls (Faulk's), SOLAS-compliant commercial maritime safety equipment, outdoor furniture, and flags and poles. The company sells these third-party branded products through a Shopify-powered online storefront and a single physical store in Lake Charles, Louisiana, with prices ranging from $5.99 for accessories to $5,949 for premium kayaks, and offers in-person kayak deck-out installation services.

Product overview

Ship to Shore Co is a retail outdoor store offering a curated selection of water recreation and marine products. The core product lines include Hobie Kayaks (pedal-powered MirageDrive models for fishing and recreation) and NuCanoe Kayaks, complemented by YakAttack mounting accessories and gear. The store also carries Costa Sunglasses with specialized fishing-focused lens technologies, Faulk's Game Calls for waterfowl hunting, commercial maritime safety equipment (SOLAS-approved life rings, flares, flotation devices), outdoor furniture (hammocks, swings), and flags/poles. The company operates a Shopify-powered e-commerce platform and provides kayak installation services. The total catalog spans 449 products across multiple outdoor recreation categories.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Hobie Kayaks Complete line of Hobie-branded kayaks including MirageDrive pedal-powered models (Mirage Passport 12.0 R, Compass Duo, Compass, iTrek 14 Duo, iTrek Fiesta, Pro Angler 12, Pro Angler 14 with 360XR Drive Technology, and Lynx). Features include pedal propulsion, kick-up fins, Vantage seats with Boa lumbar support, H-Rail mounting systems, and rotomolded polyethylene construction. Targeted at recreational paddlers and kayak anglers.
• NuCanoe Kayaks NuCanoe-brand kayaks and accessories including the NuCanoe Unlimited model. Designed for fishing and outdoor recreation with track mounting systems and modular accessories. Targeted at kayak anglers and outdoor enthusiasts.
• YakAttack Accessories Comprehensive line of YakAttack mounting and accessory products including DoubleHeader track mounts with Dual RotoGrips and Dual ParkNPole, rod holders, camera mounts, fish finder mounts, paddle holders, phone holders, track mounting systems, cable management solutions, and TracPak Combo Kit storage. Targeted at kayak anglers customizing their boats.
• Costa Sunglasses Costa del Mar polarized sunglasses featuring 580G (glass) and 580P (polycarbonate) lens technologies. Models include Turret, Tuna Alley Readers with C-Mate technology, Blackfin Pro, Brine, Brine II, Fantail Pro, Gulf Shore, Salina, Saltbreak, and more. Designed for fishing and coastal water activities with color enhancement and UV protection. Targeted at anglers and coastal recreation consumers.
• Faulk's Game Calls Duck and goose hunting calls including CA-11 Cane Duck Call, BW-4 Blue Wing Teal Call, DR-66 Dual Reed Duck Call, goose calls (H-100 Heritage Honker, HFC-19 Flute Goose Call, GG-201 Grey Goose Call, SG-49 Specklebelly Goose Call), squirrel calls, and lanyards. Handcrafted from walnut for durability. Targeted at waterfowl and game hunters.
• Commercial Safety Equipment Commercial maritime safety products including 24" and 30" life rings, SOLAS-approved buoys, HemiLight 3 and Datrex W4 life jacket lights, 12 Gauge and 25 MM red aerial signal flares, orange smoke signals, throw bags with 90' of line, ring buoy line bags, ACR SM-3 SOLAS lifebuoy marker lights, Type III Universal Fit and Industrial Mesh flotation vests, and aluminum Y-brackets. Targeted at commercial maritime operators requiring USCG/SOLAS-compliant safety gear.
• Outdoor Furniture (Hammocks and Swings) Outdoor residential furniture including tufted Sunbrella single swings with DURACORD rope and Cumaru hardwood spreader bars, and DURACORD rope hammocks. Features all-weather Sunbrella fabric, eco-friendly recycled fiberfill, and zinc-plated hardware. Targeted at residential outdoor living consumers.
• Flags, Poles, and Accessories Flags and poles including 15' telescoping flagpoles, 6' aluminum anti-furl rotating poles, U.S.A. 3' x 5' nylon flags, 10" and 18" windsock frames, windsocks, and accessories for display and marine signaling. Targeted at residential flag display and marine signaling buyers.
• Kayak Installation Services In-person kayak deck-out consultation and installation service coordinated through contact with Josh at the Lake Charles store. Customers seeking to outfit or rig a kayak (e.g., adding YakAttack accessories, rod holders, fish finder mounts) initiate contact via the website's contact page for personalized consultation and hands-on setup. Targeted at kayak buyers requiring expert rigging and accessory installation.

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Scale indicators1 record

Recent moves4 records

Expansion highlights3 records

Broad incumbents

• West Marine: National marine retailer carrying boats, kayaks, safety equipment (PFDs, flares, life rings), and related marine accessories. Comparable as the dominant incumbent in the commercial-safety and marine-retail categories Ship to Shore Co serves.
• Cabela's: Major hunting, fishing, marine, and outdoor recreation retailer (now under Bass Pro). Comparable as a broad incumbent competing with Ship to Shore Co on Faulk's-style game calls, kayaks, and outdoor accessories.
• Bass Pro Shops: Large specialty retailer of fishing, hunting, boating, and outdoor gear with both stores and a strong e-commerce presence. Comparable in the kayak-fishing, hunting-calls, and outdoor-lifestyle overlap with Ship to Shore Co's customer.
• Academy Sports + Outdoors: Regional sporting goods big-box retailer with strong Gulf-South presence carrying kayaks, fishing gear, outdoor equipment, and apparel. Comparable as a price-driven broad incumbent accessible to the same Louisiana/Southeast customer base.
• REI Co-op: Large U.S. outdoor co-op retailer carrying kayaks, paddling gear, apparel, and safety equipment nationally. Comparable as a broad incumbent against which Ship to Shore Co competes on curation, expertise, and local service.

Direct peers

• Austin Canoe & Kayak: Online-direct specialty retailer of kayaks, canoes, SUPs, and paddlesports gear based in Texas, serving a similar Gulf-South customer base. Closest comparable to Ship to Shore Co by channel (DTC e-commerce) and category focus on paddle sports.
• NRS (Northwest River Supplies): Paddlesports manufacturer and direct retailer of kayaks, SUPs, PFDs, and paddling apparel/accessories. Comparable as both a supplier of accessories sold by Ship to Shore Co and a competing direct channel for paddling gear.
• Confluence Outdoor: Manufacturer of premium paddle brands including Old Town, Perception, Wilderness Systems, and Dagger, with direct-to-consumer e-commerce. Comparable both as an upstream supplier context and as a competing direct channel for recreational kayaks.
• Outdoor Gear Exchange: Independent online outdoor retailer carrying new and used paddling, camping, and water-sports gear. Closely comparable as a small-to-mid-sized DTC outdoor specialist competing with the same kayak/hunting/outdoor customer.

Regional players

• Pack & Paddle: Louisiana-based outfitter offering kayak sales, rentals, lessons, and guided trips on the Atchafalaya Basin. Comparable as a regional paddle-sports competitor in the same Louisiana market with both retail and experiential offerings.

Market position

Competitive moat2 records

Customer concentration

• Facebookfacebook.com/shiptoshoreco
• Instagraminstagram.com/shiptoshoreco
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/ship-to-shore-co

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Valuation estimate

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Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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