On-Water Boat & Paddle Demos

Buying a boat is like buying shoes — you need to find the model that does what you need and a size that fits. Our experienced sales staff will help choose the right style of boat or SUP, but you need to try it out on the water to make sure it’s right for you.

That’s why Paddle Boston offers free, on-water boat, SUP, and paddle demos by appointment at our Paddling Store at 160 Riverview Ave in Waltham.

If you’d like to spend more time getting a feel for the boat, you are always welcome to rent a canoe, kayak, or SUP from our large rental fleet. Simply pay standard rental rates and you can enjoy an extended test-paddle. We even offer off-site rentals so you can test the boat or SUP in real conditions.