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Stand-up paddle boards are easily one of the unique and fun ways to spend some time on the water.  They have been around for quite some time, but the Hobie Mirage Eclipse is no ordinary SUP.  Designed with adventurous beginners in mind, the Mirage Eclipse is a “pedal” board that allows you to pedal your way to paradise!  The board also features a centrally-placed set of handlebars for balance

and steering all in one convenient package. As this SUP is designed for beginners, it has a wide footprint in the water for balance.   For the most fun, hit the water with some friends and wander about the coastlines.  Pedal to nearby historic Peanut Island, accessible only by water. Exploring with a SUP is one of the most fun things to do in Palm Beach!

Have you just purchased your boat and have questions on what accessories are essential to fun on the water? Our Nautical Ventures boating team has put together their Top 5 ‘Must Have’ Boating Accessories for your consideration. This list does not include a Coast Guard Kit which is required for everyone’s safety. This Coast Guard Kit includes: 1 Approved Type 1 PDF or Personal Floatation Device per person, an approved sound producing device, visual distress signals such as flares, a first aide kit and a VHF radio.

Dania Beach is one of Florida's great nautical scenes. It offers scenic access to the water through several marinas including Dania Beach Marina, Royale Palm Marina, and Harbour Towne Marina. The accessibility of launch points and points of interest makes now the perfect time to look into Dania Beach boat sales.

Founded in 1976, out of a passion for wind and water, Mistral turned windsurfing into an international sport. In 2008 with their knowledge and success with windsurfing boards, they expanded their product line to include stand up paddle boards. In the past 30 years, Mistral has sold over 850,000 boards worldwide.

If you’re in the market to purchase a kayak, stand up paddle board, yacht tender or boat, the opportunity to Try-It-Before-You-Buy-It can provide buyers peace of mind and satisfaction in their final decision. Nautical Ventures hosts Demo Days once a month so that customers can physically try products before swiping a credit card.

LIVE Watersports, founded in 2013 and based in beautiful Clearwater, Florida by John Cleckner, set out to push the boundaries of what is “normal” in the paddle board world. The company’s goal was “to create and design boards that help everyone, old and young, big and small, non-athlete and weekend warrior to find and enjoy their passion. After all, it boils down to one question: What do you LIVE for?”

The Blue Wild Ocean Adventure Expo, slated for this weekend, April 22^nd-23^rd of 2017, it’s “where ocean lovers come together,” and will be celebrating their 10th anniversary. The Blue Wild is a show for scuba divers, free divers, spear fishermen, adventure travelers and boaters. It’s expected to see the biggest numbers the show has seen to date.

In sunny South Florida, there are many opportunities to take advantage of the beautiful weather, warm water and tropical landmarks. At Nautical Ventures, our slogan is the "Go-To People for Fun on the Water." So, it only makes sense that we'd capitalize on this by renting kayaks and Stand Up Paddleboards (SUP's) to residents and vacationers.

Nautical Ventures has the largest selection of new Stand Up Paddle Boards anywhere under one roof in South Florida. Our huge Fort Lauderdale Kayak and SUP Store is located right on the water for your paddling convenience. 

Nautical Venture’s Fort Lauderdale stand up paddleboard dealership store can make a difference, in particular one that carries a variety of brands, makes and models so as to provide a side-by-side comparison. They serve the South Florida marketplace from Miami, Hollywood, Dania, Fort Lauderdale, Pompano, and Deerfield including all the municipalities that dot western Broward. Like Coral Springs, Sunrise, and Weston, to name a few. 

Since the day that Paddleboards were invented, people have wanted to take their boards everywhere, including on their boats. Whether using paddleboards for fishing the flats, cruising the sandbar, riding the wake or any number of waterside activities, there has been a glaring need to stow your paddleboard aboard. But where? 

During the 60s, while the Beach Boys were making records, the legendary Hobie Surf Team was setting them. Their lineup featured all the surfing rock stars of their day- Phil Edwards, Joey Cabell, Corky Carroll, Micky Munoz, Joyce Hoffman, Joey Hamasaki, Gary Propper, Billy Hamilton and Herbie Fletcher to name a few.

Hobie® has done it again. They have married their renowned MirageDrive® pedal system with 65 years of board sports expertise to create a totally new kind of Stand Up Paddle Board. In fact, it may coin a new category in the SUP world, namely the Stand Up Pedal Board.

Paddleboards and Kayaks are a serious investment. As such, you should look for ways to best protect that investment. The proper roof racks will not only provide a safe and secure means to get your paddle board or kayak to your destination, it will add to the enjoyment to your sport by making transporting your gear easier.

h, the lonely leash. Unpretentious, unappreciated, undervalued. Until you need it… I mean REALLY need it.

The Evolution M10 Jet is the smallest offering from Nautical Ventures coming in at just under 11' LOA. This package was specifically designed for today's yacht tender garages and small swim platforms. Equipped with Evolution Tenders' signature collared fender system, the M10 has a small footprint while allowing for comfortable seating of up to 5 adult passengers. She boasts abundant storage for dock lines, anchor and life jackets with room to spare, a rarity among yacht tenders in this size range.

The AquaZone, presented by Nautical Ventures, is an exciting and engaging attraction designed to give Palm Beach boat show-goers an upfront and personal experience with a variety of water sports and innovative products. The AquaZone’s 60’ x 30’ 40,000-gallon demonstration pool is located within the Flagler Park Amphitheater and will be home for in-water demos, hands-on testing, and a one-stop learning center for information and product knowledge from Nautical Ventures and the AquaZone exhibitors.

The Transition by Victor Chapman brings a new dimension to what you should expect from your tender. Available in 20, 22, 25, and 28 foot models, these extremely well-constructed tenders are unique in the marketplace, featuring a 36” wide adaptive hydraulic bow ramp.

Hovercrafts have been around for decades, ferrying passengers between islands, transporting troops to military targets, and carrying payloads to hard-to-reach locations. But now, modern technology has shrunk the hovercraft into a 2-passanger, easy-to-use, personal watercraft that brings all the thrills & excitement in a low-cost package.

Maritime Professional Training is spending more than $5 million dollars expanding its Fort Lauderdale campus to train more people in the commercial maritime and yachting industries.

Stand Up Paddelboarding is the hottest sporting trend in America and has been for some time. Here's a few facts:

According to Yahoo! Travel, who named the 12 best snorkel spots in the United States, and Peanut Island in Riviera Beach made the list.

Is it a fishing kayak? An SUP? Or a backwater power boat? It's a Solo Skiff!! The all-in-one personalized fishing machine.