Take a Paddle and Join Island Spirit Kayak for an Awesome Adventure
by Madeline Smith
Want a good sweat via an exciting nautical experience? If you are not afraid of a good workout and getting a little wet, join the crew of Island Spirit Kayak for a kayak or paddle board tour.
Conveniently located across from the Vineyard’s very popular State Beach, Island Spirit is always buzzing with activity. Housed in a small yellow and blue shack with the large Island Spirit name written across a sign, Island Spirit Kayak is unassuming and welcoming. Friendly and family oriented, the family run business cares deeply about its customers. Safety is always a top priority.
“I’ve known Chick pretty much my whole life, and we get treated like we are family which is what I love about working here,” tour guide Joe Cosgrove said about owner Chick (Carolyn) Stapleton.
Island Spirit Kayak offers a number of adventurous options. Before every adventure, tour guides share a quick information session on how to hold a paddle, how to maneuver through the water while in a kayak or on a paddle board, and other important information to ensure a fun and safe outing.
Kayak tours run $65 for adults and $45 for children. Whilst on the tours, guides will leisurely take you around to see exciting views of island life and animal sanctuaries that surround the shore. Tours are held daily at 10 a.m., 1 p.m. and sunset.
Try a paddle board tour for an extra challenging adventures. Paddle board tours are offered daily at 9 a.m., 11 a.m. and sunset for $55.
Get Zen and let out your inner yogi with paddle board yoga classes on Mondays, Wednesdays and Saturdays from 8 a.m. until 9:30 a.m. Work on your balance, bravery and breath with these unique classes.
Thrill seekers will surely want to try Island Spirit’s signature Full Moon tour. LED lights are hooked to the bottom of kayaks and paddle boards and light up the water as you paddle through Oak Bluffs Harbor. Schools of fish can be seen following your every move as you wade through the ocean.
From a relaxing workout underneath the shining sun to an exciting night-time paddle with lights, visit Island Spirit Kayak.
