Paddling

At Beyond Boundaries, we love to kayak and paddleboard with our groups on flat water around the Richmond and Roanoke areas. These programs are facilitated by our passionate staff members with experience in flat water programs.

For kayaking, please let us know about your anticipated group size and other information about your participants so that we can best plan for your event. We require a staff member from the organization to attend, and we have plenty of boats to accommodate your group’s on-site leader.

We have a mix of typical paddleboards and kayaks, as well as some adaptive equipment to run programs safely.

Adaptations

Beyond Boundaries paddling adaptations include:

• Kayak Towing: Individuals that may get tired easily may be towed behind the kayak of a volunteer or staff member. In this configuration, participants can safely enjoy an on-water experience while experiencing no stress or pressure if they need to take a paddling break.

• Adaptive Outfitted Kayaks for Richmond-Based Programs: Each adaptive kayak includes an adjustable seat with removable stabilizers for those who may need added support. The kayak also features a removable outrigger to help with on-water stabilization. Although the kayak can still tip, it is helpful for individuals needing extra stability support or have anxiety about getting on the water.

• Paddle Adaptations: For those who may need grip support, Beyond Boundaries offers hand and wrist adaptations to help with gripping the paddle. Please alert our staff when booking your event if these pieces are helpful.

• Paddle Pivots: For those who have a dominant side and need some extra support for the other side, paddle pivots allow for one-arm control of the kayak.