Galien River Kayaking & Stand-Up Paddleboarding

Specialties

Looking for something unique and fun to do in New Buffalo? Want to explore what Michigan’s Harbor Country has to offer away from the beaten path? Look no further! Third Coast Surf Shop’s Galien River Kayaking & Stand-​Up Paddleboard Rentals is it.

You and your family and friends can experience what most visitors (and locals) never get to see as you lazily paddle down the mellow, winding Galien River. The paddle offers a serene, slow moving kayak or stand-​up paddleboard (SUP) unguided tour on an unspoiled river with and an abundance of nature and wildlife such as Great Blue Herons, deer, rarely seen birds, beavers and other local flora and fauna.

Come join us for a paddle!

History

Established in 2005.

Galien River Kayaking & Stand-​Up Paddleboarding, offered by Third Coast Surf Shop, was started as a way for people to experience the incredible beauty and solitude of the Galien River. Local residents of Michigan’s Harbor Country and visitors alike can escape for an hour or more during our open season of May — September.

Meet the Business Owner

Ryan G.

Business Owner

Third Coast Surf Shop proprietor Ryan Gerard learned to surf on Lake Michigan in 1998. Soon after, he moved to Santa Cruz, California to pursue work as a surfing instructor and surfboard builder in California’s dynamic surf industry.

After returning to the Midwest years later to finish his education and be closer to family and friends (and his beloved lake surfing), the concept of opening a true surf shop sprouted. After his business plan was rejected by multiple banks, his Dad loaned him some money and the Shop was open in May of 2005.

Since then, Third Coast Surf Shop has become much more than a local surf shop, and it’s appeal has spread far beyond the Great Lakes. A passion for surfing, meeting friendly people, and offering services that make people happy have continued to be the Shop’s focus!