Paddle Surf RI is a welcoming and experienced paddleboarding business with a strong family and surf-oriented background. The staff, many of whom grew up on the beach or come from surf families, are passionate about sharing their love for the ocean and surfing. The team has over 80 years of combined surf experience and has been pioneering stand-up paddleboarding in Westerly since 2005. They are dedicated to providing personalized and high-quality experiences for their clients, whether they are beginners or seasoned paddlers. Visitors consistently praise the friendly and accommodating staff, who go out of their way to assist with reservations, rescheduling, and ensuring a comfortable experience. The instructors are attentive, patient, and skilled at teaching both children and adults, making each session memorable and fun. Many reviews highlight the welcoming atmosphere, with staff putting nerves at ease and fostering a relaxed environment to learn and enjoy the waves. Even challenging wave conditions are handled with care, offering alternative activities like paddleboarding when surfing isn't ideal. Families and first-timers appreciate the personalized attention and the focus on safety and comfort. Kids especially enjoy the experience, with some returning excited to improve their skills. Overall, Paddle Surf RI offers a great, easy, and enjoyable adventure on the water, encouraging everyone to make memories and develop a love for surfing and paddleboarding in a supportive setting.
Took a lesson as a first time surfer, and it was so much fun! Easy to book, great arrival instructions. The instructor was great; knowledgeable and patient! Would definitely recommend Paddle Surf RI!
September 2024
This place is great, we rented paddle boards for 1 hr and had such a good time. We plan to come back when we visit again.
September 2024
Unbelievable experience! Cody was an excellent instructor, my husband and I learned so much in a hour about surfing. Cody was patient, and gave great feedback based on our progress. Beautiful night in Westerly to surf. We will be back soon!!
