BIG COPPITT KEY SUP FIELD GUIDE
Glide the Mangrove Labyrinth of Big Coppitt Key With a Local Guide
A private, approximately 2-hour paddleboard tour led by Paddlin' Madeleine that moves at your pace through shaded mangroves and wildlife, with an optional curated charcuterie add-on.
Glide the Mangrove Labyrinth of Big Coppitt Key With a Local Guide.
On Big Coppitt Key, a local guide leads private paddleboard outings through a tangle of shaded mangrove channels where wildlife slips quietly alongside your board. These one-of-a-kind tours are tailored to your group’s pace—part serene float, part workout—and are designed to linger on Madeleine’s favorite spots for wildlife viewing and calm.
Highlights
Outing Highlights
Shaded Mangrove Channels
The tour winds through shaded mangroves—quiet waterways that form the backbone of the outing and the setting for most paddling and viewing.
Up-Close Wildlife Sightings
Expect to sightsee local wildlife from the stability of a board; the guide will point out favored viewing spots as you glide slowly.
Curated Charcuterie Add-On
Enhance the paddle with a beautifully curated charcuterie board by a local chef—an optional paddleboard snack box available as an add-on.
What the day feels like
What the guided paddle feels like
This private tour lets you set the tempo—cruise slowly through mangrove tunnels, pause for wildlife sightings, and take deliberate strokes when you want a little exercise. Madeleine tailors each outing to the group, so the same ~2-hour window can be a relaxed exploration or a more active paddle depending on your preference.
Suitability
Who it's for
Who this guided paddleboard tour suits—and who should look elsewhere.
Practical planner
Details to review before reserving
The tour runs approximately ~2 hours.
Paddleboard and paddle, safety equipment (U.S. Coast Guard–approved life jacket, light, leash, and whistle), and iced water are provided.
Paddleboard Snacks (curated charcuterie by Chef LoveGrub) are available as an add-on for $25/box; additions can be selected starting at 11am. Vegan and vegetarian options are available and the operator requests contact for food allergies.
Tours are private (your group only) and the experience is recommended for ages 10 and up.
Review cancellation policies before reserving.
Frequently asked questions
Planning Your Outing
How long is the tour?
The guided paddleboard tour lasts approximately ~2 hours.
Is this a private tour?
Yes — these are private guided tours for your group only and are individualized by the operator.
What is the minimum age?
The tour is recommended for ages 10 and up.
What gear and safety equipment are provided?
The operator provides a paddleboard and paddle, U.S. Coast Guard–approved life jacket, light, leash, whistle, and iced water.
Are snacks or food available?
Yes — a Paddleboard Snacks add-on (curated charcuterie by a local chef) is available for $25/box; selections can be added during checkout starting at 11am, with vegan and vegetarian options and allergy accommodations if you contact the operator.
How active is the outing?
The outing combines relaxation and exercise—participants will paddle but the guide adapts pace to the group, so it can be more relaxed or somewhat active depending on your preference.