SUP the South

SUP the South is a 3 race Stand Up Paddle Board series guiding paddlers through three of the most southern states. The states of Florida, Mississippi and Alabama will all be represented as our friends from Paddle Destin, Mississippi Gulf Coast Paddle and Paddle Lake Martin can't wait to showcase their states during this race series.

Each race will consist of a 1 mile beginner race, 3 mile rec race and 6 mile elite race. Awards will be given at each race but to be eligible for the overall Series Awards racers MUST race all 3 races.

Race Dates & Locations:

* March 22nd ~ Destin, Florida
* April 26th ~ Bay St. Louis, Mississippi
* May 17th ~ Eclectic, Alabama


1 Mile Beginner ($35.00) ~
Surf Style (Male/Female)
12'6" (Male/Female)

3 Mile Rec ($45.00) ~
Surf Style (Male/Female)
12'6" (Male/Female)
14' (Male)

6 Mile Elite ($45.00) ~
Surf Style (Male/Female)
12'6" (Male/Female)
14' (Male/Female)


Day of registration will be between 8am - 9am, and races start at 10am.

Each race will have its own registration site and we will get those posted as soon as they are available. Lodging and other race info will also be added so please stay tuned and share this event with your friends.

*** If you or your business would be interested in becoming a sponsor please email us at supthesouth@cox.net

Destin Polar Bear Plunge & Paddle

Come join the Paddle Destin Crew as we support The Destin Fire Rescue Foundation for their Annual Polar Bear Plunge & Paddle on Wednesday, January 1st. Please come out and show your support and help make this the largest event to date.

Date: Wednesday, January 1, 2014
Time: Registration begins at 10am and Plunge & Paddle will begin at 10:30am
Place : The Crab Trap Restaurant - Old 98 Destin, Florida

*Donation of $20.00 will include T-Shirt

The Crab Trap will also be serving up great food and drink specials for the event so be sure and add this as your 1st event of the 2014 calendar year. Everyone is invited to attend it's just up to you whether you want to take the Plunge, Paddle or do BOTH!

This is not a race...just a fun event for the entire family supporting a great cause.

Happy New Year and Hope to see you January 1st!

Paddle Destin Christmas

Christmas is just around the corner and we've added a few NEW Paddle Destin items for you or your someone special. I really don't think paddlers are hard to buy for because as long as we're on the water.....nothing else matters :) This Christmas we've added a really nice dry bag that is always nice to keep things dry while your paddling, and also some Tie Downs and Fade Proof Rack Pads (avl. in 24" & 36"). These items can be purchased from us directly, but all of our Paddle Destin apparel and hats can be purchased from our friends at The Experience Store in Destin.



Please sent us an email to paddledestin@cox.net if you'd like to add any of these great gifts to your shopping list.

Paddle with the Manatee

Sure this is a face only a mother could love, but once you get to Paddle with the Manatee you'll fall in love with them too. This will be the 2nd Annual Paddle Destin 'Paddle with the Manatee' trip and it's a great trip for the entire family. We have friends from all over that joined us last year and are planning on joining us again this year. The dates are December 13th - 15th and we have some great hotel rates set up through the Best Western in Crystal River. Everyone arrives on Friday and we'll meet for dinner and talk about our full day of paddling with the manatee on Saturday. Saturday is definitely a full day on the water and we promise you'll get to paddle with some of the friendliest Manatee ever. What are you waiting for? Come paddle with the Paddle Destin crew today!

If you are interested in joining us for this great paddle adventure please contact us at paddledestin@cox.net.

Turkey Paddle & Food Drive

The 1st Annual Paddle Destin 'Shake Your Tail Feathers ~ Turkey Paddle & Food Drive' was a BIG success. All of the food collected will benefit Destin Harvest which is a non-profit food harvest organization that delivers directly to over 25 active feeding programs in Okaloosa and Walton County.

We couldn't have asked for better weather this time of year, and most everyone was eager to get their boards in the water to paddle with friends. Even some that couldn't make the paddle came out long enough to make a donation and we are very thankful for all of the donations received.

If you'd like to find out more about Destin Harvest please visit their website at http://www.DestinHarvest.org

Hammer Nutrition Discount

Check out the awesome products at Hammer Nutrition and receive a 15% discount on your first order when using the following link:
http://www.hammernutrition.com/products/hammer-gel.hg.html?navcat=fuels-energy-drinks&customerid=225056

We love the fact that you can purchase large containers of the Hammer Gel and keep it handy in the Hammer Flask for easy portability. They have many different products to choose from so check them out and place your 1st order today.

Paddle Destin Turkey Paddle & Food Drive

Join the Paddle Destin crew on Saturday, November 16th, for the ‘Shake Your Tail Feathers’ Turkey Paddle and Food Drive. This paddle will be to benefit one of our local charities, Destin Harvest, and to help them help the less fortunate during the holidays. Destin Harvest provides free foods to non-profit organizations that feed the hungry in North-West Florida, so everyone is asked to bring canned goods and other non-perishable items that can be distributed throughout our community.

Date: Saturday, November 16th, 2013
Time: Paddle starts at 10am, but food donations may be dropped off between 10am – 1pm
Location: Fudpuckers in Fort Walton Beach

TOGETHER let's make this the biggest community Food Drive ever!