Atlantic Paddle Source

Specialties

Atlantic Paddle Source was created to promote stand up paddle boarding along the Atlantic Coast in such a way as to provide a tight-​knit community based on friendly gathering, education, and communication… all from our scenic launch spot on Linkhorn Bay just two blocks west of the Virginia Beach oceanfront.

We are the source for all things SUP including paddle board lessons and tours, sunset tours, private lessons, SUP workouts, board sales and rentals including a recreational board and paddle package for $ 995 or less!

We specialize in group tours, business team building tours and birthday parties for larger groups up to 20.

History

Established in 2010.

Before they were business partners, they were friends, and before that, they met paddle boarding around the inlets and waterways of Virginia Beach, culminating with a 26 mile paddle around Manhattan to help raise money for autism charities. They have spent the past few summers teaching others the ‘stoke’ of stand up paddling, and now, one of the East Coast’s best SUP racers, Douglas Ellis, Jr., along with partners Ginny and Scott Cohen, co-​directors of Surfers Healing Virginia Beach and founders of Babes Only On Board Paddle Club, have started their innovative stand up paddleboard business, Atlantic Paddle Source.

With the rapidly growing demand for stand up paddle boarding, Atlantic Paddle Source is quickly emerging as the area’s go-​to company to learn the sport, art or just technique of stand up paddling, also known as «SUP.»

Meet the Business Owner

DOUGLAS E.

Business Owner

Born and raised in Virginia Beach, Doug Ellis has spent the better part of his life in, around, or on the water. Growing up surfing, sailing, and swimming, Doug has been lucky enough to explore places around the world such as Australia, New Zealand, Fiji, and the Caribbean in search of waves, wind, and all-​around fun in the water. After holding job titles such as ski instructor, kayak guide, surf instructor and professional gas station attendant in the search for the «outdoor life», Doug discovered paddleboarding during his 5 years spent working for the Virginia Beach Lifesaving Service as an Oceanfront lifeguard. After racing in several US Surf Lifesaving Competitions, he discovered SUP racing and has been hooked ever since. A Boardworks Surf Team Rider, Doug has been racing around the East Coast this season, and has secured a qualifying spot in the WPA World Championships this Fall.

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