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Crystal-clear Grand Traverse Bay, launched right from Memorial Beach in Elk Rapids.
8 boards ready for your Elk Rapids adventure
Why paddle Elk Rapids?
Elk Rapids sits on Grand Traverse Bay, where the water is famously clear and the sandbars stretch for miles — calm mornings, golden evenings, easy paddling for first-timers and pros alike.
From Memorial Beach you can paddle the shoreline or drift above the sandbars and see the bottom of the lake beneath you.
Stable boards, light paddles, life vests included. Just bring sunscreen.
Crystal-clear water
Grand Traverse Bay is known for its turquoise, see-the-bottom clarity.
Sunrise & sunset
Paddle when the light turns the water gold and the beaches glow.
Memorial Beach
Sandy shore, easy access, right in the heart of Elk Rapids.
Easy for everyone
We’ll get you set up, give you a few tips, and send you off.
Book in three taps
No app to download. No account to create. Just scan, choose your time, and send us a text. We’ll confirm your rental and meet you at the water.
- 1Pick a day and rental length (hourly 10 AM – 9 PM, all-day 9 AM pickup)
- 2Choose hourly, all-day, or a 7-day weekly rental
- 3Enter your name — we'll meet you at Memorial Beach
Where we launch
Right in the heart of Elk Rapids. Text us if you have any questions before you arrive.
Memorial Beach
The main beach in Elk Rapids with a sandy shore, easy water access, and views of the bay. Great for beginners and families.
Join the Paddle Club — 10% off
Drop your email and we'll send a one-time 10% off code for your next rental, plus first word on sunset rides, Harbor Days slots and deals.
Get my 10% off codeReady to get on the water?
Book your board, grab your sunscreen, and paddle one of the most beautiful stretches of the Great Lakes.