Paddle Board rental

to Pinel island

Renting a Standup Paddle Board to Pinel Island is the best way to discover bay of Cul-de-Sac! Being a mix between windsurfing and kayaking , paddleboarding is the perfect way to be on the sea.

And the good news is: everyone can do it too! Standup paddleboarding is easy and fun. You don’t need to be a great windsurfer or surfer, paddleboarding is for everybody:

growing kids,
adults and even
elderly people.

If you know how to work on your body balance, you will end up being a complete paddleboarder within a few minutes on the board! You will love it so much that you won’t be able to stop gliding across the calm bay of the island!

Nature lover, you won’t be disappointed! Standup paddleboarding makes you discover the ocean, giving you unbeatable points of view. Cruising on a standup paddle board to Pinel Island provides a higher outlook, increasing the visibility of what is going on around you: landscapes, underwater life… There is no better way to experience marine environments!

"Paddle boarding is for all."

What to do with your paddleboard?

From our little shack at Cul-de-Sac to Pinel island, your rental allows you to visit different remarkable spots along the bay.

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Where to paddle board?

Thanks to Mother Nature, we have a special location especially designed for paddleboarding.

Located at the very North of the French side, Pinel and its sister island Little Key both provide a kind of "islands districts" similar to a lake.

That bay protected from the open ocean creates a very calm spot where it is pure bliss to paddle.

This special location makes it THE top spot for paddleboarding in St. Martin, accessible for everybody and in many ways!

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What's the plan?

Paddle boarding from St. Martin is an excellent workout and won’t take you more than 30 minutes of gentle paddle. On your way to Pinel, Little Key and its sand bar is an awesome spot to stop by. The shallow and turquoise water will take your breath away, and the tiny private beach of Little Key will make your heart melt. That spot is reachable within 10 to 15 minutes (depending on your paddling level and the wind condition) standing up on your board, paddling easily and looking around this beautiful area.

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Then what?

Once you are done with this first “must see” spot, you can head to Pinel Island. It will take you another 15 minutes to reach another level of this Paradise on Earth. When you will have crossed the short channel, you will directly end up on the main beach of Pinel. There, you can leave your board on the beach and enjoy your day!

Click here to find out about what to do over there. For some of you who do not have a lot of time ahead or simply prefer to fully enjoy the day on Pinel, you can also skip your lay over on Little Key islet.

"Our advice."

Going upwind, we recommend to beginners to cross the bay on their knees as you will paddle faster in this position. There is no major obstacle on the bay (mooring boats only), and the water is absolutely flat.

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Feel the freedom

Either alone for a quiet and relaxing getaway, with friends for a fun and sportive excursion or with your children to share a new experience together, the day out there can only be a success! Paddle boarding at Cul-de-Sac's bay is completely safe. Here, you can explore the reef, and even meet our neighbours the stingrays, sea turtles and the barracudas. Pinel Island has so many things to offer that even a full day trip won’t be enough, you will need to come back! :)

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Explore the bay

Slide between the moorings and the boats, invite your friends for a standup paddle board ride in the bay, or discover by yourself the of tranquillity of Little Key with its shallow waters.

You can paddle to the sandbar where we set moorings for paddle boards and kayaks and sit and relax in the shallow water.

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Any other suggestions?

If you feel comfortable enough and you would like to try surfing on your standup paddle board, you can visit the sandbar’s little waves. They are easy to catch and fun to ride! Located in front of Little Key, those waves are just 5 minutes away from our shop. This “spot” is a sort of hidden one so most of the time, you will have the peak for yourself. Just sit at the right place and wait for the perfect mini waves. Then, catch a little one, enjoy that sliding sensation. That’s what we call pure and simple liberty.

"Don't miss
the sea turtles!"

Standup paddle boarding gives you a higher point of view onto the water, and makes it unbeatable to spot the sea turtles and eventually stingrays.

Stay focus and look around you to see those incredible sea creatures!

What kind of standup paddle board can you rent?

We offer 2 different types of standup paddle boards for rent:

F-One Manawa 10'6
Safe Waterman 11'6

The Manawa is the perfect companion for solo paddleboarders. Its comfortable volume makes it easy to paddle over to Pinel.

The Safe Waterman 11'6 paddle board is the first tandem board in our fleet. You double the pleasure!

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Frequently Asked Questions

Got a question? We’re here to help.

Can we rent paddle boards at Pinel island?

Unfortunately, there's no company on Pinel island to rent paddle boards.
How long does it take for a beginner to reach Pinel?

As we recommend to paddle on your knees to go to Pinel, it shouldn't take too much time.
Some customers have a very slow pace, others are stronger, it depends on you.
However, we recommend renting a tandem paddle board if you are not sure.
What type of payment methods do you accept?

All major credit cards are accepted at the shop, Paypal can be used through our booking system.
What happen in case of bad weather?

Sometimes, it could be windy at St. Maarten. So you can switch to a kayak if available.

If for any reason you are not able to paddle board , we will reimburse the total amount as the following:

100% when advised 48 hours in advance
50% if advised a minimum of 24 of hours in advance.

Refunds given will be in the tender paid.
Where can we find you?

It is very easy, hit the map onto the main page :)