Family-Friendly Paddle Board Adventures on Sarasota Bay
Paddle boarding has a reputation as a fitness activity or solo adventure sport, but it’s also one of the best family-friendly activities Sarasota has to offer. With calm, protected water throughout Sarasota Bay and a couple of board sizes to fit different family members, families with kids of nearly any age can enjoy paddling together. […]
Kayak Safety Gear: Why a PFD Could Save Your Life on Sarasota Bay
Paddling Sarasota’s waterways is one of the best ways to experience Florida’s coastline, but it comes with real risks that too many paddlers underestimate. Paddling Magazine has published several reports analyzing kayak and paddle board accidents across the country, and a troubling pattern shows up again and again: paddlers who weren’t wearing a personal flotation […]
What COVID Did to the Paddlesports Industry — And What’s Happened Since
In the spring of 2020, as the world locked down and outdoor recreation became one of the only acceptable forms of escape, something remarkable happened to the kayak industry: it ran out of kayaks. Not metaphorically. Literally. By summer 2020, most kayak manufacturers were backordered for months. Dealers couldn’t get inventory. Customers were waiting six […]
2026 PADDLE N’ GO SPRING KAYAK SALE, DEMO AND SEMINAR!!
Our annual spring kayak sale and demo day is here! Plus we will host another kayak fishing seminar with local legend, Chris Lender. Demo Day: Our free demo day will be hosted at Ken Thompson Park on lido key, Saturday March 21st @ 9a to Noon. Come try before you buy. We will host a variety of […]
Pedal or Paddle: The Ultimate Kayak Showdown
Kayak fishing and recreational paddling continue to grow in popularity throughout Sarasota and Bradenton. With miles of coastline, shallow flats, mangrove tunnels, and calm bays, the area offers ideal conditions for getting on the water. One of the biggest decisions new buyers face is whether to choose a pedal-drive kayak or a traditional paddle kayak. […]
Why Local Kayak Shops Matter More Than Buying Online
If you are shopping for a kayak, it can be tempting to click “add to cart” and have one delivered straight to your driveway. Online shopping is quick and convenient, and for many people, it feels like the easiest way to get started. While ordering online can work in some cases, buying from a local […]
1 Day Flash Kayak Sale & Kayak Seminar 12.13.2025
Economy Tackle/Dolphin Paddlesports will have both a sale and seminar on December 13th, 2025. Flash Sale:10% Off Lightweight Kayaks, Hurricane & Eddyline The sale will last for ONE day only and apply to the well known lightweight kayaks- Hurricane and Eddyline. Only boats that are in stock, will have a sale price. We will be […]
UPDATED – Fall Kayak Demo and Fishing Seminar
We will be hosting a FREE Kayak Demo Day and Kayak Fishing Seminar at the end of November 2025! Thinking about buying a kayak for someone special this Christmas? Wanting to get into kayak fishing yourself? This weekend will be all about kayaking and kayak fishing. Come try our large variety of boats and hear […]
🚣♂️ Get Help With Professional Kayak Repair Services and Parts! 🌊
Need help with kayak repairs? Whether looking for parts on a Do-It-Yourself project or professional kayak repair service, we can help – with over 40+ years of kayak repair experience! 🔧Our Services Include (But Are Not Limited To): ✅ ABS Plastic Welding & Epoxy Repairs – Expert fixes of cracks, holes, and structural damage. ✅ […]
Summer’s Trending Color for Kayaks and Kayak Accessories
Mint is summer’s color. From boats to totes, it’s a refreshing hue. Check out the trending color in these kayaks and kayak accessories: Hurricane Kayaks just released their mint-colored boats that include the Osprey 109 and Osprey 120, the Prima 110 and Prima 125, the Santee 116 and the Skimmer 106. Native […]