Welcome to PaddlePal
The Brand
PaddlePal is your ultimate companion on the water — a powerful, beautifully designed tracking app crafted specifically for paddlers, by paddlers.
Born from a deep passion for paddlesports and a commitment to safety, PaddlePal helps users explore with confidence while tracking their progress and sharing their adventures. Seamlessly integrated across iPhone and Apple Watch, the app offers best-in-class workout tracking, live weather and tidal data, and industry-leading safety features like PaddleSafe live tracking — all built to support paddlers wherever the water takes them.
Whether you’re pushing your fitness to new limits, embarking on a solo expedition, or introducing someone to paddling for the first time, PaddlePal is designed to keep you informed, inspired, and safe. Built with care and insight from the global paddling community, PaddlePal reflects a shared love for the outdoors, innovation, and exploration.
Our mission goes beyond metrics and maps. PaddlePal is about connection — to nature, to others, and to yourself. With a focus on environmental responsibility and inclusive access to adventure, we empower paddlers of all levels to make the most of every moment on the water.
Join us — and paddle with purpose.
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In 2023, UK-based paddleboarder and sailor James Millar set out to solve a problem he knew all too well — finding a reliable, easy-to-use app to track his time on the water. Frustrated by clunky interfaces and limited functionality, he envisioned a simple yet powerful tool that worked seamlessly across iPhone and Apple Watch. That idea became PaddlePal.
Since then, PaddlePal has grown from a personal project into a thriving platform built by paddlers, for paddlers. Our mission is simple: to create an app that’s intuitive, effective, and genuinely enhances the paddling experience. We’ve carefully expanded our team, regularly testing features out on the water together, and staying grounded in what makes paddling special.
Today, PaddlePal is trusted by a fast-growing community of users in over 100 countries — from first-timers to seasoned adventurers. Thousands use PaddlePal every day to discover new routes, record their workouts, and stay safe on their journeys.
We’re incredibly proud of what we’ve built and grateful for every paddler who’s joined us. Thanks for being part of the PaddlePal journey.
Trusted Worldwide – Over 80,000 downloads and counting
4.8+ App Store Rating – Loved by paddlers across all levels
Best-in-Class Tracking – Accurate, battery-efficient route and workout tracking
PaddleFinder - Search from over 50,000 paddling locations worldwide
PaddleSafe – Real-time safety with live location sharing
Tides & Weather – Integrated tidal data and hyperlocal forecasts
Share the Stoke – Effortlessly share adventures with friends and community
Built for Apple – Seamless on iPhone, Apple Watch, iPad, and iCloud
Lightweight & Reliable – Designed to perform even in remote locations
…and more. Explore the full feature list here →
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“Everything I need in one paddling app!
PaddlePal has completely changed how I get on the water. From the moment I open the app, it’s clear this was built by people who actually paddle. The tracking is spot-on and doesn’t drain my battery, and I love being able to see my route and stats in real-time on my Apple Watch.”
If you need more information about PaddlePal please reach out at hello@paddlepal.net