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Opening Dates 2023!

Portland Paddle, a sea kayaking outfitter on the coast of Maine

It’s Paddle Time!

Our site at the East End Beach officially opens for the season on May 20, though we’ll have some guided trips and lessons scheduled before then. Here’s the most up-to-date hours for this season:

MAY (starting May 20th)
Saturday-Sunday: 8:30am to 6pm
Memorial Day: 8:30am to 6pm

JUNE, JULY & AUGUST
Monday-Friday: 8:30am to 7pm
Saturday-Sunday: 7:30am to 7pm

SEPTEMBER
Daily: 8:30am to 7pm  (We are generally not open on Tues-Thurs starting in the third week of September, though we still offer guided trips, lessons and rentals by appointment on those days).

OCTOBER
Saturday-Sunday: 8:30am-5pm (first two weekends only)
Indigenous People’s Day: 8:30am-5pm

** We sometimes close when there is steady rain or strong winds. Feel free to call us to confirm we’re open; we’ll call you if you have a reservation and we need to close.