Stand-up paddleboard rentals, private SUP yoga, and guided coastal tours in Tutka Bay from Puffin Paddle Co.
Puffin Paddle Co. is a Homer, AK-based stand-up paddleboard outfitter specializing in guided and self-guided paddle experiences along the Kenai Peninsula. The company offers certified SUP yoga with Paddle Fit instructor Carlie Shaw, who brings more than 15 years of therapeutic experience to on-water sessions that blend yoga and paddling. Puffin Paddle Co. provides equipment rentals for adults and children with both Half-Day SUP Rentals (four hours) and Full-Day SUP Rentals (eight hours), and offers private experiences tailored to different ability levels.
The Private Coastal Tour is a four-hour guided trip in Tutka Bay that includes a scenic water taxi transfer, on-water paddling, wildlife viewing opportunities such as sea otters and whales when present, and provided meals; family-friendly options are available for that tour. All trips operate from Homer, AK, and are subject to local weather and tidal conditions; clients receive pre-trip information and safety briefing. Rental gear and instruction align with standard paddleboarding safety practices; certified instruction is available for SUP yoga sessions.
Reservations are required for private sessions and the Private Coastal Tour; walk-up availability applies to some rentals based on inventory. Puffin Paddle Co. maintains local business practices including equipment maintenance and guided tour logistics in Homer, AK. For planning purposes, trip durations are listed with each offering and include both adult and child-sized board options for family use. Bookings can be made online or by phone; specific equipment requests are accommodated when possible and confirmed at reservation time. Safety gear is provided on most trips daily.
“Every outing is organized with local river knowledge, basic safety instruction, and equipment checks before departure.”