Rudee Inlet Stand Up Paddle

Had a ton of fun here, took my girlfriend out to visit Virginia Beach and decided to try paddleboarding and got paired with another couple for lesson/​tour. Cannot emphasize enough how awesome of a guide that Randy was. He makes it really easy to learn and has a gift for getting everyone to have fun. Whether you are young/​old, beginner/​experienced, Randy makes everyone fit together and enjoy themselves. Knows the area so well, even pointed out where his family used to live. Knows the wildlife in the area too. Rudee Inlet is also really convenient in that Rudee Inlet Restaurant /​Cabana is next door, has great food/​drinks. Great way to unwind after the lesson. Would really love to come back when I’m back in Virginia Beach. Thank you so much, Randy.

Absolutely great time. Nancy was a wonderful instructor and so much fun. If I am ever in the area again you can count on more business from me. I would love to moonlight paddle and also try sup yoga. Thank you for an awesome time!

Went for the first time today with my husband and we had a blast! Randy is a fantastic instructor, super laid back and very engaging. We both definitely plan to go again, and when we do it’ll be with Rudee Inlet!

This place is awesome! My husband and I signed up for a one hour inlet tour, and we grouped with another group of 3. They closed it at that point to make sure we could all get enough attention. Many other places would have packed it full just to make more money. You can tell they really care about the sport of paddle boarding, and your experience over making money.
We started out by getting a quick lesson, which was very important as most in our group of 5 were new to the sport. The emphasis on safety was reassuring and the lesson was just enough to get us started. We paddled out through the inlet, got a good look at a bald eagle, and even stopped at one point to jump in the inlet to take a quick swim. We got a bonus yoga pose at the end. The entire time our tour guide snapped pictures and they were available for free the next morning! If you come to Virginia Beach and skip this, you are really missing out.
Oh, we also got there really early and grabbed a snack at the rudee bar and grill, the Cajon scallops were out of this world and the bar tender was so nice!

I bought a groupon to have an paddle board experience through this company while on a family vacation. There were many in our group and we delegated 1 to be in charge of reserving a time and day. We are all from diff states. She chose a day and called a month ahead. She gave all our groupon numbers and was told they could accom us at the same time.
When we got to VA beach she tried calling two days before to confirm and there was no answer. She left voice mails and got no reply. She finally got a reply that was. We have NO confirmation listed for your group.
There was some misunderstanding. The person then told her to text him. Bc that was the only way he could be reached.
He also told her since we were a large group (11) he couldn’t accom us without a 48 hr notice. We are all from out of state. And it’s already been several days into our week. And instead of being polite and service oriented. His text said.“girl.
”. Really? I just think that anyone in the service industry that wants to maintain a good business should go out of their way to be polite. All he had to do was say, hey I don’t seem to have your confirmation, let’s see if we can work something out. But it became a battle. In the end we decided to go elsewhere and had a great experience.
When we told him we were upset he stated «go ahead and get your money back from groupon».
So we did. I say maybe he has a great paddle board trip. Idk. I do know he is rude

Randy is great. He obviously loves what he is doing and makes sure to make everyone feel comfortable. We did the 5am sunrise yoga paddling and it was AMAZING. Recommended to everyone– it is worth waking up early. We even went to the ocean with the paddles and that was cool.

Couldn’t be a more friendlier group of water enthusiasts running Rudee inlet Standup Paddle Board.
The owner Randy keeps everything mellow and fun. From the basic paddle board lesson to the Sunrise Yoga these folks rock.
If you haven’t done this before then get out and give it a try. No matter your fitness level (yes even the biggest couch potato can do it… and enjoy it too) it’s definitely something to try when you’re with such fun and professional folks line these. 5 Stars!

This was my second time paddle boarding, but the first time I paddled without any instruction. This time I enjoyed it so much more because Randy provided great instruction and company! He gave out so many tips and tricks from years of paddle boarding and surfing, there is no better place to SUP in town!

Randy is fun and encouraging. He shows you the basics and motivates you to do better. A friend and I did this in May, it was both our first time and neither of us fell. He gave us a little challenge by trying a tree yoga pose in the water and also racing each other back to the dock.
He likes to talk. He’s a open person.

LOVED IT! Definitely loved the SUP yoga with Nancy :) Randy is awesome and so much fun to learn from. You guys rock!!!

Two girlfriends and I took a lesson from Randy as a birthday surprise for one of the girlfriends. SO. WORTH. IT. Randy is great instructor, very easy to follow his guide, the boards were great and so was the route he took us on — perfect for us novices (first time for all three of us), with enough challenge that we felt we got a good workout. If I ever needed a lesson again, I’d go to Randy, but with his excellent instruction I feel confident enough to go on my own now!

Rudee Inlet Stand Up Paddle is 5-​Stars All the Way!
Randy, the owner/​operator/​guide is phenomenal. He’s incredibly accommodating. We only had a short time in VA Beach and he worked out a schedule to get us on the water. The reservation process is a breeze too. I recommend texting him for a quicker response.
What impressed my wife and I the most was Randy’s encouraging instruction. We were both first timers but Randy made us feel like superstars. He was able to gauge how were were doing and craft an enjoyable tour. That seems to be the best part about Stand Up Paddle, it can be for everyone regardless of your athletic abilities. Just have confidence. What’s the worst that can happen? You fall in and get wet; no big deal. One Tip: We noticed in the beginning our toes cramping, most likely from nerves, but splashing some water or dunking your feet in the inlet helped a lot.
It just so happened we were fortunate to have a private tour with Randy. However, I have no doubt that he would give the same attention to a group of 20 that he gave to a group of 2.
Randy is also a character and quite entertaining. I can see why everyone near the inlet that day waved and said hello to him. It was like stand paddling with the Mayor of Rudee Inlet! We loved his «leave it better than you found it» mantra too. His goal is to pick up at a piece of trash/​plastic for each person out on a paddle.
One of the highlights of the day was catching a glimpse of a bald eagle. Keep your eyes peeled, you may see one too.
A few other tips:
Parking is tough. I recommend arriving early. Get some suggestions from Randy on where to park.
Have Randy take pictures! He does add a nominal fee but they are so worth. He’ll post them up on his facebook page the same day!
Mahalo Randy!

I have always wanted to try the stand up paddle boarding and finally got to try it with a friend at Rudee Inlet Stand Up Paddle! Randy was a great instructor, we had a quick lesson then out on the water in Rudee Inlet and then made our way out to the ocean! It was a lot of fun and my friend and I are already ready to go again! I would definitely go with Rudee Inlet Stand Up Paddle again, they were very friendly & professional. If you’re looking for somewhere to do the stand up paddling, definitely check out Rudee Inlet Stand Up Paddle!

Had a great experience with Rudee Inlet Stand Up Paddle. Randy was an excellent instructor and very encouraging. I have SUP before but with Randy’s instruction I felt much more comfortable on the board and learned to paddle faster. We saw some dolphins and a stingray. Randy was very knowledgable of the area and marine life. There are rumors that a manatee is visiting Rudee Inlet! Go check it out!

Great time supping! Had a first time SUP’r with me and he enjoyed it very much. Took plenty of pics. These guys are super friendly and will get you up and moving on the paddle boards in no time. Highly suggest going with this company. Never a dull moment when there is water involved.

Great location, nice equipment, and an awesome guide! Randy was the friendliest guy, and he was very helpful. I will be renting from them again.

Had an absolute blast with Randy out on the water yesterday. Randy made sure we had fun and was able to accommodate all skill levels to make sure everyone was able to enjoy time out on the water. Would absolutely recommend checking out RISUPVB for a new way to enjoy the water and what Virginia Beach has to offer.