From the makers of PaddlePal comes a new safety-first app designed to answer one simple question before you get on the water.

Is today a good day to paddle?

PaddlePal is excited to announce the launch of Paddle Check, a new iOS app built specifically for paddle boarders, kayakers, and canoeists who want a fast, clear assessment of current conditions before launching.

While PaddlePal helps paddlers record and explore their sessions, Paddle Check focuses on what happens before you ever step on the water.

A Different Kind of Paddling App

Paddle Check is not a workout tracker and it is not a traditional weather app.

Instead, it acts as a pre-launch decision tool, turning live conditions into a simple, easy-to-understand verdict:

GO

CAUTION

NO-GO

The goal is not to overwhelm paddlers with charts or forecasts, but to help them make better decisions by clearly explaining how conditions affect their specific situation.

Built for Small Craft and Real-World Decisions

Many marine and weather apps are designed for sailors or larger vessels. Paddle Check is built specifically for small, human-powered craft, where wind direction, gusts, tides, and cold water exposure can quickly turn a pleasant session into a risky one.

Paddle Check considers factors such as:

Wind direction, not just wind speed
Gusts and changing conditions
Tides and currents that affect the return journey
Cold water risk
Craft type and paddler experience level

The result is a clear verdict supported by plain-language reasons and a practical safety suggestion.

Simple by Design

Paddle Check is intentionally focused and minimal. This means there are no accounts, no ads, and no tracking. You don’t need to scroll through data or interpret charts.

Just open the app, choose your craft and experience level, and get a decision in seconds.

This simplicity makes Paddle Check especially useful at the launch point, on the beach, or just before setting off.

A Natural Companion to PaddlePal

Paddle Check is brought to you by the team behind PaddlePal, trusted by paddlers to track workouts, explore paddle spots, and review sessions.

Where PaddlePal helps you understand what you did on the water, Paddle Check helps you decide whether you should go at all.

Together, they support safer, more informed paddling from start to finish.

Safety First

Paddle Check is designed as a decision support tool, not a replacement for training, local knowledge, or official forecasts. Conditions change quickly, and the final decision always rests with the paddler.

The app encourages thoughtful judgement and awareness, especially in situations where confidence alone can be misleading.

Availability

Paddle Check will be available soon on iOS, supporting English, French, German, and Spanish, and requires iOS 18 or later.

For paddlers who want a clearer answer before launching, Paddle Check offers a simple but powerful step toward safer time on the water.

Introducing Paddle Check: A Clear Go or No-Go Before You Launch