PADDLE BABES
Charleston's Only Community
on the Water Just for Women
Paddle Babes isn’t your average kayak outfitter—we’re a year-round outdoor lifestyle club for women who crave calm, connection, and community.
Yes, we paddle (kayaks and SUPs!).
Yes, we provide all the gear, instruction, and locations.
Yes, beginners are absolutely welcome.
But what you’re really getting is something deeper:
✨ A rhythm of movement and stillness that soothes your nervous system
✨ A space where you don’t have to lead, plan, or perform—just show up and breathe
✨ A guilt-free way to rest, play, and take care of yourself
✨ A soft, steady return to presence, through water, nature, and sisterhood
We paddle all across Charleston—Mount Pleasant, James Island, Johns Island, Sullivans, Folly, and beyond. Some members join us on the water once a month, some every week. All are welcome.
This is more than a club. More than another item on your to-do list.
It’s a place to find yourself again.
A reminder that you’re allowed to feel good in your body and your life.
A new identity: “I’m a woman who plays outside. I take care of myself. I belong here.”
BECOME A MEMBER
We provide everything you need: gear, instruction, friends, and a place to reconnect!
Just show up at the boat ramp and paddle.
We’ve got a membership for every kind of babe—whether you’re easing in or going all in.
All members choose the events they want to attend from our EVENT CALENDAR. Check it out below to get an idea of our rhythm.
🌊 Basic – $105/month
1 credit per month
12-month commitment
Gear and instruction
Phone dry bag
Seasonal gifts
2 beach bonfires each winter
Off-water hangs (coffee, beach, happy hour)
Members-only Slack channel
Referral program
10% off all Paddle Babes retreats
Great if you're new, busy, or just want a steady dose of nature
🌺 All-In – $175/month
24 credits per year
12-month commitment
designed to give you 2 credits per month with
flex to book up to 4 per month
Gear and instruction
Phone dry bag
Seasonal gifts
2 beach bonfires each winter
Off-water hangs (coffee, beach, happy hour)
Members-only Slack channel
Referral program
EXCLUSIVE:
15% off all Paddle Babes retreats
First dibs on retreat registration
Annual gift for All-In Babes only
BEST VALUE for the babe who wants it all, year-round
☀️ Seasonal – $205/month
2 credits per month
3-month commitment
Gear and instruction
Phone dry bag
Seasonal gifts
2 beach bonfires each winter
Off-water hangs (coffee, beach, happy hour)
Members-only Slack channel
Referral program
10% off all Paddle Babes retreats
Ideal for dipping your toes in or connection in bursts
Each credit = one guided experience. For most of the year, that means a paddle session (kayaking and paddleboarding)—but when the air temperature drops below 60°F, we shift into Winter Babes mode (usually for about 6 weeks in January and February). Winter meetups are just as magical, with adventures like nature walks, fossil hunts, beach yoga, and sound baths.
Please review our FAQs before registering. Registration fees are nonrefundable.
What’s Included
Your membership includes more than outdoor meetups;
it’s a full-on outdoor lifestyle + girl gang. Every meetup is fully planned and guided by a certified instructor. Just show up, paddle, and breathe.
You’ll get:
All the gear you need, every time: kayaks or SUPs, life vests, and your own branded phone dry bag
Group and individual instruction to build real confidence on the water: paddle skills, self-rescue, tides, currents, wind, and safety
Conservation education and marsh magic: learn to spot local species, understand our saltwater ecosystems, and reconnect with nature
A built-in girl gang at every meetup—plus beach hangs and happy hours throughout the year
2 cozy beach bonfires (December and February) to stay warm and connected all year
And the extras? Oh yeah, we love a surprise:
Seasonal member merch + birthday treats + spontaneous little gifts
Exclusive access to our members-only Slack space to coordinate meetups and connect behind the scenes
$100 Half Moon Outfitters gift card every time you refer a friend who joins
Discounted collab events with amazing women entrepreneurs (think tea ceremonies, somatic release, hormone workshops & more)
Retreat discounts and first dibs:
Spring 2026: May 28-31 - backpacking retreat in upstate SC
August: Bar Harbor, Maine, and Acadia National Park (a cooldown getaway from summer in CHS)
October: backpacking retreat
November: 3 Sisters Springs, Florida, for manatee season
every February: Puerto Rico (a warm, tropical getaway from winter)
Why Paddle Babes?
✨ Make real friendships in a fun, inclusive community
🌊 Reconnect with nature—and with yourself—through the calming power of water (science calls it “blue mind,” we call it feeling amazing)
🌀 Move with the seasons through grounding, restorative rhythms that support your nervous system
🌱 Give back to Charleston’s waterways through meaningful community service
Paddle Babes isn’t just about paddling. It’s about creating a life that feels more calm, connected, and you. This is your space to breathe, belong, and gently return to yourself—one paddle at a time.
Please review our FAQs before registering. Registration fees are nonrefundable.
EVENT CALENDAR
This calendar is for reference only. Locations are subject to change based on weather and wind conditions.
Events are for Paddle Babes members only unless otherwise noted on the event listing.
To register for member-only events, please log into your account and sign up through the member calendar.
Curious about events that are open to the public?
We’d love to hear from you—shoot us an email at hello@hightidepaddle.co for more info!
WHAT ARE MEMBERS SAYING ABOUT PADDLE BABES?
“No exaggeration, joining Paddle Babes this year is one of the best things I could’ve done for myself.”
— Sarah
“This club is a saving grace for me! Good people, good conversations and beautiful views! It’s so healing, thank you!”
— Jen
“You’ve taken away all the barriers that keep up from getting on the water—planning around tides and currents, loading up all the gear. Thank you for making this space!”
— Karen
“It’s such a wonderful community, and honestly it ends up being such a
highlight in my week!”
— Kaitlyn
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For any further questions or specific inquiries, please don't hesitate to reach out.