Maine SUP Tours — Lake And Ocean
Thorfinn SUP offers multiple Stand Up Paddleboarding programs from beginner lessons to ocean tours and race training. Most of our SUP programs operate on a custom basis so we can design an experience that meets your goals and ability level.
Lake Tours — Midcoast and Acadia
Lake tours are a great way to learn new skills and put in the miles in a safe and controlled environment. We recommend lake tours for anyone with limited SUP skills, a moderate fitness level, and the desire to get on a board and just cruise!
Max participants: 4
Duration: 2 hours
Cost:
$65.00 per person
Ocean Tours — Primarily Acadia (Mid-May — November)
Ocean SUP Ocean Touring in Maine is world class! We look at the evolution of SUP as akin to skiing. People will seek out Maine as a place to tour and they will need a guide program/school that has excellent gear and staff. Thorfinn is developing one of the most comprehensive SUP touring programs anywhere. From island tours to downwinders and racing, Thorfinn has a SUP experience/program for all levels. We have access to some of the most beautiful paddling spots on the planet!
Note: We are very experienced paddlers (kayak, surfski, SUP). We've paddled and led trips all over North America. Here in Maine we paddle year 'round and undertake big crossings in all conditions. This level of experience gives us a solid perspective on guiding ocean tours on the Maine Coast. SUP is physically demanding and requires both skill and judgment. In our opinion the challenging conditions in Maine (fog, rockbound coast, strong currents, cold water and boat traffic) add to the SUP touring experience but these tours are not for everyone. SUP is different from sea kayaking. You are much more susceptible to the effects of wind and current.
Our guided ocean tours operate on a custom basis and are for participants with appropriate skills and fitness. Lake tours are for a broader group of participants. Mornings tend to be best for touring in Maine due to the generally calmer conditions. Skilled paddlers may seek out the breezier conditions and Thorfinn is psyched for that too!
Bar Harbor SUP Tours
Tours of Bar Harbor generally head out in the morning and evening, when conditions are more benign. Experience Frenchman's Bay & the Porcupine Islands
Max participants: 2-4
Duration: 2 hours
Cost:
$55.00 per person
Acadia Custom Tours
Lets plan and undertake something cool! Acadia/Mount Desert Island (MDI) offers so much spectacular paddling; downwinders in Somes Sound, secret gems on "the backside of MDI", and multiple options in Frenchman's Bay alone…Our Acadia custom tours are led by Thor Emory and are a highly specialized experience. Thor will incorporate your experience/goals with the weather/tides and create an amazing SUP experience. If you can wear Thor out then your trip is free!
Max participants: 2-4
Duration: 2 hours
Cost:
$75.00 per person for 1st 2-Hrs, then $55.00 per person per hour
Ocean SUP with Power Vessel Support
We have access to several commercial power vessels (operated by experienced USCG-licensed Captains). By utilizing a power vessel we can access remote islands, do “Yo-Yo” SUPing (downwinders), and even combine SUP sessions with island picnics. Please contact us for details.
SUP and Sail
Pretty cool and unique! Charter our own Presto 30, the award winning Thorfinn for a full day and we will sail to a good spot in Frenchman's Bay, drop the anchor, launch our boards and SUP! Thorfinn can even be beached, making for the perfect picnic SUP experience. When the afternoon winds build, we will set sail and tear home. Please contact us for details.
