The-Paddle-Gypsy

05/24/2023

Water toys for your holiday weekend!
FULL WEEKEND RENTALS include everything you could need for a perfect weekend on the water wherever you choose!

Friday 5/26 - Tuesday 5/30 for $100
(Pick up & drop off in NE Minneapolis)

Choose from:
•Inflatable Paddle North “Portager”
Paddle Boards
•Inflatable Paddle North “Karve” Kayak
•Various Paddle North hard boards & car top foam cross bars
•Or pick up a Paddle North Utility Dock raft for a place to lounge/play!

All weekend board/kayak rentals include:
•Hand/electric pump (inflatables)
•Paddle
•Leash (paddleboards)
•Lifejacket
•Waterproof phone pouch
•Dry bag
•Floating sunglasses strap

The weather looks perfect for getting out on the water! Let us help make it happen - send a message to to reserve your rental & schedule pick up.

05/18/2023

09/14/2022

Come soak up what’s left of summer! (Winter is coming… but for now it’s 80° with a breeze)

It’s Wednesday, which means we’re at the lake! Come get on the water with us - we’ll be at North Beach of Bde Maka Ska until sunset.

09/08/2022

Come paddle under this beauty when she’s full on Friday!

We’re launching from the North Beach parking lot of Bde Maka Ska at 7:30. BYOBoard (or kayak/canoe) and join us for free - promise we’re a fun & friendly crew.

We also have paddleboards & kayaks to rent for the 2 hour adventure. Send us a message here or at thepaddlegypsy.com (link in bio) to reserve your spot. Cost is $35 for the 2 hour rental.

09/06/2022

Our season’s not done yet! See you Wednesdays at Bde Maka Ska 4:30-sunset for as long as the weather allows. While some may have packed it up for the year, we’re still turning up & paddling out. Come find us right by the north beach parking lot - we’ve got boards, kayaks, and all the accessories you could need.

Feeling adventurous? Sign up for 6pm paddle yoga!

09/03/2022

North Beach Bde Maka Ska Saturday Sept 3rd 4pm-sunset!

Come say hi and try one of our inflatable Paddle North paddleboards or kayaks.

09/02/2022

One week! Friday Sept 9th is our Full Harvest Moon Paddle. 🌝
Catch the sunset & the moonrise!

We’ll gather and put in from the North Beach parking lot of Bde Maka Ska by 7:30pm. The channel to Cedar Lake is FINALLY open so we can explore a little further before returning to North Beach by 9:30.

Come with your own board/kayak or rent one of ours for $35.

Contact us to reserve your spot for this Friday night out, adults only paddle!

08/27/2022

River Paddle will be rescheduled for next weekend!

With last night’s heavy rains and today’s nearly 30mph wind gusts we’re concerned for the safety and experience of our paddlers.

Next Saturday we’ll get out on the Mississippi and explore the island!
Let us know if you’d like to join.

08/26/2022

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08/23/2022

Join us this Saturday August 27th from 10am - 12pm for a paddle to one of our favorite paddle spots in Minneapolis, The Island of Peace on the Mississippi river in Fridley.
The 2 hour tour will include paddling both up and down stream with time to explore this gorgeous island getaway.

Make your reservation at [email protected]. Let us know how many people are in your group and if you need to reserve a raft.
We have paddleboards and kayaks available but spots are filling in fast.
Meeting at the Mississippi Boat Launch, Fridley, MN 55421

Rent ...............................................$35
BYOB (bring your own Board)...........Free