GEAR

Here at North Coast, we pride ourselves on supplying our customers with high quality gear. The waters of the Upper Peninsula can be a little chilly, but we’ve got you covered. Check out what we provide, as well as what you should bring.

Co-owner, Dave Lentz, and his partners at AURORA Boards designed and currently manufacture the paddleboards and paddles that we use for our daily operations here at North Coast Paddleboarding. These boards are designed to be light, durable, and extremely user-friendly while offering a kayak conversion option for those who want to sit down and paddle them like a kayak. We pride ourselves on offering the highest quality inflatable paddleboards and accessories. Ask Dave about the boards he’s designed, then tell him when you’ve heard enough. We offer AURORA Boards and accessories for sale at a 10% discount to North Coast clients on the day of their trip.

What WE Provide:
What YOU Should Bring:

What WE Provide:

All or any combination of the following is available at no extra cost:

AURORA paddleboards (and all related paddleboard gear)
Life-jackets
Farmer John wetsuit
Neoprene wetsuit jacket
Splash jacket
Drybag (for dry clothes, snacks or anything else you may need to keep dry during your trip)

North Coast Paddleboarding will have insulating base layer shirts for sale in limited quantities, as well as bottled water. All our wetsuits are cleaned and sterilized after every trip. Socks, other warm things, and any outdoor gear that you forgot/want is likely available right across the street at Grand Marais Outfitters. Dennis will hook you up!

What YOU Should Bring:

Drinking water (at least 16 oz.)
Snacks
Insulating shirt (wool or synthetic fiber, NO COTTON)
Sandals or shoes that can get wet
Heavy socks (NO COTTON)
Swimming suit or boardshorts
Sunscreen
Sunglasses
Towel and a change of clothes (for the ride home or for grabbing a post paddle meal or beer with our friends at Lake Superior Brewing Company)