We're happy to be able to offer Groupon customers a whopping 50%+ discount off our unique and exclusive Mather Gorge Rafting Trip. We know many people in this town want what they want NOW! In return for being nice to the folks who answer the phones and email, and your understanding that these trips are subject to availability and river levels, you'll be rewarded with all new gear, a great spread of food, a totally professional operation, and an amazing trip down the area's greatest geological wonder, Mather Gorge. Note: Unfriendly souls may experience some additional turbulence during the trip down the rapids! 

One of our most popular beginner trips is the Discover the Potomac tour.  You'll enjoy calm-water paddling in a stable kayak on one of the most scenic parts of the Potomac River. It's a great trip for first time paddlers. (Experienced paddlers will enjoy the relaxing afternoon tour, as well!)  We still have a few spots open on our Saturday trip at 2 PM.  If this sounds like it would be for you, grab a friend and sign up on our website!

This is the perfect opportunity to get your feet wet on a stand up paddleboard.  Our SUP 101 class will provide your with three hours of instruction where you'll learn all the basics to get started and have fun!  Board, paddle, and all other equipment is provided.  Spaces are still open on Saturday morning and afternoon, so if you've been waiting to try the fastest growing paddle sport in the world, jump over to our website to register! 

Potomac Paddlesports continues to set the pace when it comes to stand up paddlboarding. We just launched our Teen SUP Camp to offer your boys or girls age 12-17 the opportunity to get hooked on, and good at, SUP. Our Program Director, Greg Miller will personally be running the camp at two locations this summer, Angler's and Lake Needwood. In addition to being among the very first certified SUP instructors in the US, and arguably the first to SUP on the Potomac in Mather Gorge, Greg is perfectly suited to run the program because of the fact that he has raised triplet boys of his own to share the stoke. We're offing a special 2 for deal when two kid's sign up together. Space is limited - read more about it and sign up today!

We're excited to be hosting the American Canoe Association (ACA) with the Level 1 and 2 stand up paddle instructor certification class.  We'll also be hosting the first-ever Level 3 SUP whitewater instructor course. If you've been looking to become a stand up paddle instructor-or simply build a rock-solid foundation in your own SUP skill set-this is a tremendous opportunity.  The course starts on Monday, May 7.  For more information and to register, check out our website.  We hope to see you there!   

We're offering a 10% instant store credit when you purchase any in-stock recreational or transitional touring kayak from Pyranha, FeelFree, Dagger, and more! You can put the instant credit toward a paddle, PFD, skirt, roof rack, or anything else you need. Come on by the shop or shop online and check out our awesome selection of these beginner-friendly kayaks.

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