Snorkeling at the Rincon Marina

July 17, 2015 • blog, Uncategorized • by
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While many tourists snorkel at Steps Beach, enjoying the Tres Palmas Marine Reserve, you won’t want to miss out on the Rincon Marina during your time in our surf town. Not only does the marina have a great swim beach and great waters for paddle boarding, it’s also a great place to snorkel.

Recently, Chikako, Rachel and a few of their friends took the morning off to snorkel at the marina and to photograph the beautiful coral, fish and of course, for a little fun too. As you can see from their photos, it is a majestic place to explore!

As with any snorkeling adventure, be sure to have the proper gear, snorkel with another person and go when the conditions are optimal and the waves aren’t dangerous. Next time you stop by the marina take the opportunity to check out the beautiful sea life – you just might discover a sea turtle, manatee and other exciting animals.

When you request a paddle board delivery, be sure to ask us about our snorkel gear rentals.

Enjoy your visit!Snorkeling Collage

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New Rincon Paddle Boards Facilities Coming Soon!

April 14, 2015 • blog • by
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We’re working hard to serve you better!

It’s been a great season and we have had the pleasure of helping so many people have a blast in Rincon. A HUGE thanks to for all the support, positive feedback, and reviews! We seriously devote ourselves to catering to the needs of our clients and do our best to make sure everyone has a good time. Our commitment to our clientele is obviously well received as seen in our steady flow of positive reviews on the internet and the many thanks we receive in person. In order to continue to give our customers the best experience possible we will be taking advantage of the current time to upgrade our setup.

During our transition we will still be available by appointment! Just Call 787-546-9545

Free Delivery and Pick-Up available anywhere in Rincon!

You can still rent paddleboards, take a tour, do night-tours, and take full advantage of all our regular services – we just bring the fun to you for the time being while we work on our upgrades. We have plenty of equipment and are easily reachable by phone to take care of your requests. Give us a call and get out on the water! 787-546-9545

Whale Watching from Tres Palmas Reserve

February 24, 2015 • blog • by
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Whale Pic 2While you’re out enjoying a few hours of paddle boarding during the day or even at sunset, you just might get the opportunity of a lifetime to see humpback whales off in the distance towards the North.

Every winter the humpback whales pass through our waters during their migration as they return to the North Atlantic for the summer. As they venture along our coastline they are mating and giving birth to the next generation of humpback whales.

Many of these whales originate from as far as “New England, Iceland and Newfoundland.” These gentle and beautiful beasts can reach 50 feet in length and weigh as much as 50 tons. Sighting a whale off our shores is truly an exciting and spectacular event as they rise to the surface for oxygen and to entertain us with their dance.

While these sightings are rare, they happen almost weekly during this time of year in Rincon. We most recently saw the whales last Friday during an LED Sunset/Night Tour – it was very exciting to say the least! Being on the Endangered Species List and with only 15,000 humpback whales left in the world, they deserve our protection and respect.

There are several places to catch a glimpse of these majestic animals, but there is no better place than in the water, relaxing on our paddle boards, feeling as if you are right out there with them right here in our beautiful Rincon, Puerto Rico.

 

Photos: Rincon Surf Photos

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Rincon Vacations Announces New Nighttime Stand-Up Paddleboard Tour in Rincon PR

January 8, 2015 • Uncategorized • by
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Rincon Vacations travel guide is announcing the addition of a brand-new watersports activity to its comprehensive travel website – an advanced, guided nighttime stand-up paddleboard (SUP) and snorkel tour in Rincon Puerto Rico. Rincon Vacations is the most trusted travel resource in Western Puerto Rico, providing guests with a variety of choices for Rincon PR lodging, activities, dining and more. Contact Rincon Vacations today and get the best deal on this brand-new nighttime SUP and snorkel tour in Rincon Puerto Rico.

Surfing is one of the most popular activities in Rincon Puerto Rico, but for those not quite ready to tackle the waves at Domes Beach or Tres Palmas, renting a stand-up paddleboard is a great way to get out in the water and get a new perspective on things. There are a variety of options for paddleboard lessons and guided stand-up paddleboard tours in Rincon PR, including a brand-new advanced night SUP and snorkel excursion offered by Rincon Paddle Boards. The tour is run by experienced paddleboard guides and includes snorkel gear, a paddle and an SUP with bottom-mounted LED lights.

When you book this guided night SUP and snorkel tour in Rincon, you’ll meet with your experienced guides at the Marina just before sunset, for a quick orientation addressing the proper technique for snorkeling and using a stand-up paddleboard. The unique SUP tour begins with an easy paddle on calm waters in the direction of the Tres Palmas Marine Reserve in Rincon, as the sun sinks below the horizon, giving you an up-close view of the breathtaking sunsets the West coast town is famous for.

Once darkness sets in, you’ll paddle to some of the best spots for snorkeling in Rincon, illuminating the ocean below with the bright, multi-colored LED lights mounted on the bottom of your SUP. With calm and clear conditions, you’ll be able to see to depths of about 30 feet as you paddle, which is perfect for spotting coral formations, ballyhoo, tropical fish and other marine life that tend to only make an appearance at night. After a 30- to 45-minute paddle, you will converge with your group and tour guides for a one-of-a-kind nighttime snorkeling session, using your paddleboard LEDs to light the way, and keeping an eye out for squid, shrimp, lobster, octopus and more.

As guided stand-up paddleboard tours become more and more popular in Caribbean destinations, Rincon Vacations travel guide strives to provide guests with a wide variety of exciting and unique tours and activities in Rincon Puerto Rico. Please note that this nighttime SUP tour in Rincon is reserved for advanced paddlers and snorkelers only, and tour availability is determined by wave conditions. For more information about this Rincon PR guided SUP tour, or to book another activity or lodging in Puerto Rico, contact Rincon Vacations at 787-632-2889, or visit RinconVacations.com today.
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Night SUP Tours from Rincon Paddle Boards using Bottom Mount LED Lights

November 22, 2014 • blog • by
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Night Tours with Rincon Paddle Boards

Part 1

Recently, we purchased SUP LED light kits and tested them out with a group of friends. We had a awesome time and are very excited to be offering Night Tours along the Tres Palmas Marine Reserve in the very near future!

For this test tour we tried out the variety of colors that illuminate the water under the boards, the location for best views of the corral and fish and took some beautiful pictures. This was also a great opportunity to get feedback from friends, brainstorm ideas and practice this new tour so that it will be a memorable and enjoyable experience for our clients!

This is a great tour for people who already know how to paddle and for those who feel comfortable being in the open water at night. The LED lights give an entirely unique and new experience to those who love to SUP and view underwater sea life. The needlefish love the lights, you will enjoy beautiful views of sea fans, coral reefs and there are sure to be surprise visits by other sea life as well!

For our next test tour we want to try out snorkeling under the boards and hopefully, also offer this as part of a Night Tour package. Stay tuned for more updates about this exciting new tour we plan to make available to everyone soon!

*Thank you Rachel Tanner Photography for photos.

Gilligan’s Island

October 15, 2014 • blog • by
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For my birthday this year, Damiano and I, with a few friends, visited Guanica to check out Gilligan’s Island and what an awesome adventure it turned out to be!

Gilligan’s Island is very beautiful, a great place to swim, snorkel and even paddle! (More on that later). It’s a very small island about a mile off the coast of Guanica and a favorite spot for locals and tourists alike! The island is managed by Puerto Rico’s Department of Natural Resources and is part of the Biosphere Reserve of Guanica.

The area is largely covered by mangroves and some corral so it’s a great place to snorkel as the water is crystal clear. Be sure to bring a cooler for water, lunch and snacks and lots of bug spray!  There are picnic pavilions, BBQ pits, restrooms and changing areas but no shops or restaurants so come prepared.

To get here you can rent kayaks, take the ferry, hire someone to take you over or even paddle as the waters are pretty calm! Stay tuned on our Facebook page and blog as we are considering the idea of offering paddle board tours to this beautiful little paradise.

Click here to watch our short snorkeling video!

Paddle Boarding with the Manatee

September 25, 2014 • blog • by
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Manatee 1

Damiano came across this manatee while out paddling.

As you pull your paddle through the calm waters off the coast of the Rincon Marina, you see  a large grey shape take form a few yards away. Your heart skips a few beats as your first thought is ‘shark’ and you start to panic. Before you reach full panic mode and wobble off your board and then subsequently flail around in the ocean, take a deep breath and look again. If you haven’t scared it away yet, you’ll see that most likely, it’s a manatee.

Of the many beautiful things you will see when paddle boarding along our coastline, the manatee or Antillean Manatee might just be the most impressive. The manatee is one of the most famous animals of the ocean waters of Puerto Rico and listed as a ‘vulnerable species’ by The International Union for Conservation of Nature.  The manatee has many nicknames – sea cow, sea pig and mermaid just to name a few.

The waters surrounding our island are prime breeding grounds for this ‘subspecies of the endangered West Indian Manatee.’ In areas that are protected from severe wave action, that provide some source of fresh water and harbor aquatic vegetation you are more likely to see a ‘sea cow.’

If you happen across one of these rather large ‘mermaids,’ remember to respect its space, enjoy this special moment and be thankful that the Caribbean Sea provides us with so many wonders.

Rincon Paddle Boards Hits the Beach!

Welcome to the new RinconPaddleBoards.com Website!

July 4, 2014 • blog • by
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We’re excited to be up and running for the 4th of July Weekend. If you’re going to the beach stop by and say hello! We’ve got plenty of boards ready to take out in the water. It’s been raining every afternoon so try to come by early.

Rincon Paddle Boards operates in Strict Compliance with the DRNA of Puerto Rico with all necessary permitting.ISA Certified Surf and Paddle Board InstructorUSLA - United States Lifeguard Association Certified

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