Beginner SUP Class – Learn to Paddle with Confidence!

Take your first strokes with an ACA-certified pro in this two-hour beginner-friendly class. Learn safety, board handling, balance, and self-rescue on stable boards in calm, protected water. $85 includes instruction & gear. Small class size for personalized coaching. Sign up today!

Full Snow Moon Paddle/Pedal
🌕 When: Wednesday, February 12th | 5:15 – 7:15 PM
📍 Where: The Floathouse Petaluma

This is the ultimate way to connect with the winter night—peaceful, serene, and magical. Explore the river’s unique landmarks, spot wildlife, and bask in the beauty of the moonlit water. Afterward, enjoy 15% off at TAPS to complete your unforgettable evening.

Join us for this one-of-a-kind adventure and feel at peace on Petaluma’s most historic waterway.

💲 Cost: $60 per person
📩 Reserve your spot today.

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Kick off your Super Bowl Sunday with a paddle you won’t forget as the tide hits an incredible 7.3 feet, unlocking the stunning upstream reaches of the Petaluma River. This peaceful, wildlife-filled tidal slough offers a magical escape into nature, with hawks soaring above and herons and egrets nesting in the trees.

For just $250 (a 50% discount from our basic rental fees), you can boat every weekend day all winter long. Feb. 1-April 6, 2025. Just use your membership code and there’s no limit to the boats, boards and water bikes you can borrow! As long as you’re “in the same boat” as your guests, your membership is good for their experience too! Join the club that gives you access to the whole river, the whole winter long!

Take some time on the water with expert instructor, Miki Romo. Gentle restorative poses and a relaxing sound bath performed on crystal bowls, just for you. For everyone, beginners to experienced yogis.

This paddle experience celebrates the Petaluma River’s past, present and future too. Learn how modern restoration efforts and community-driven projects are reclaiming the river as a space for recreation, connection, and sustainability. Over the course of about two miles, you’ll gain a deeper appreciation for the river’s enduring legacy and its exciting transformation as a natural and cultural resource for all. This immersive experience will leave you inspired and connected to the heart of this Bay Area city. 

Experience the magic of the Petaluma River under January’s Wolf Moon! 🌕 Join us on Sunday, January 12th, from 4-6 PM for a peaceful 4-mile paddle in Hobie pedal kayaks. Stay dry, enjoy the moonlit glow, and maybe even hear local coyotes howl. Limited to 11 guests—reserve your spot now! Book Here

Join the Petaluma River Races on Sunday, January 12, 2025

Paddle, pedal, or row in this fun, all-inclusive community event. Choose a 2-mile or 4-mile course on the Petaluma River, starting in the Turning Basin

🗓️ Schedule:

• 9:00 am: Sign-in at The Floathouse

• 9:30 am: Skippers' Meeting at The Floathouse

• 10:00 am: Race Start

Perks: 10% off at Grand Central Cafe & 15% off post-race at TAPS. Rentals available at The Floathouse: Book here.

No fees, no prizes—just river fun! All ability levels welcome. 💙

Start the new year right—on the Petaluma River. Every one of our 16 different kinds of people-powered watercraft is beginner friendly, and our staff will help you choose the right one. Just give us a call and ask! 707-971-3640. or email us at info@thefloathousepetaluma.org. Everyone is welcome on the water at The Floathouse Petaluma. Use the code NewYear to get your paddling, pedaling, or rowing adventure started!

Join us on this early evening outing to view the Full Cold Moon. Our fleet of Hobie pedal kayaks will keep you dry and your hands free for sipping hot cocoa and snapping photos of Her Majesty, the Moon. 10 guests max.

Experience the perfect winter outing with our relaxing Downriver Run! Pedal effortlessly on the outgoing tide in warm, dry comfort aboard our high-quality Hobie kayaks. With just 10 seats available, enjoy a guided glide down the river, followed by snacks and drinks at Lakeville Marina.

Make it extra special with a discounted 1.5-hour sauna and cold plunge session at Sundrop Sauna, right at the marina. Reserve your spot today for a cozy mix of adventure and relaxation!

It doesn’t get easier or more magical than this. Relax with instructor Miki Romo in this fluid experience accessible to complete beginners and mature yogis alike. A short paddle, a few simple poses, then the main event: a glorious sound bath for your soul.

Come watch Petaluma’s Lighted Boat Parade with The Floathouse Petaluma crew! This festival of lights is one of our favorite events, and this year we’re partnering with the City of Petaluma to manage free spectator seating on the new city docks in the downtown turning basin. Free tickets are available here.

How far will we get on this awesome upstream high tide paddle? We shall see! No matter what, you can count on seeing wildlife like herons and egrets, and paddling among the lush upper reaches of our tidal slough. We’re so fortunate to have this rising tide to carry us into the emerald kingdom. Join us and find out what we’re talking about!

The Turkey Relay is a Petaluma tradition; it’s when we get silly on the water, come out to enjoy camaraderie on Petaluma’s Longest Park, the Petaluma River, and burn off some of those Thanksgiving calories. Join River Town Racers, Petaluma’s own sprint kayak team, in this fun and wacky small craft race. Bring your own or rent a solo craft from The Floathouse. Everything is allowed: kayaks, canoes, water bikes, stand up paddle boards… Come play on the water with us!

Join us for a special afternoon paddle as a 6.9' high tide reveals the magical upstream reaches of the Petaluma River. Explore lush tidal sloughs teeming with wildlife, where hawks hunt and herons nest. This exclusive adventure is limited to 15 guests, so reserve your spot and experience the tranquil beauty of this often hidden portion of the iconic Sonoma County waterway!

Get ready for a ghoulishly good time at the annual Witches & Wizards on The Water! Join us on the river for a festive community Trick-or-Treat Water Trail where riverside businesses and organizations will be offering a range of spooky surprises along the waterway. Dress in your best costume and see if you can win one of the unique prizes in our Costume Contest. Whether you bring your own boat or rent one of ours, it's the perfect chance to embrace the supernatural season and enjoy a thrilling day on the slough.

You’ve taken a beginner SUP course and paddled more than 10 hours since then, and now you’re ready to elevate your paddling experience! With our American Canoe Association-qualified instructors, you’ll refine your forward stroke, expand your turning technique, develop footwork and balance, and learn to understand water dynamics, like tides, currents and wind patterns. Designed to boost your competence and confidence on the water, enabling you to paddle faster and more efficiently. $95/person, all-inclusive. BOOK here.

Embark on a delightful, easygoing downriver adventure with us! Glide effortlessly on our hands-free pedal kayaks riding the high outgoing tide through the enchanting wetlands of the Petaluma River. Your adventure culminates at Lakeville Marina and Sundrop Sauna, where relaxation awaits. Enjoy a blissful sauna session, refreshing outdoor shower and invigorating cold plunge, and indulge in a catered snack box with drinks. Share the experience with friends, soak in the fun, and witness a breathtaking sunset over the water. Best staycation ever!

Named by the Algonquin, the Hunter's Moon brings a brilliant light soon after sunset—ideal for autumn’s essential preparations. Join us for a magical evening on the water as we guide you on a paddle down the river to the Marina, highlighting fascinating sites from our iconic tidal slough’s past, present, and future. T

It’s your time. Relax and unwind with us on the serene Petaluma River. Expert instruction by The Yoga Post, our downstream neighbors and friends in float and flow. No experience is necessary to enjoy an evening on our stable TAHE Fit boards, with friends and in the company of your community. SUP Yoga is for everyone. 5:30-7:00 pm in the Petaluma Turning Basin.

Take your first real strokes with our expert instructors! American Canoe Association qualified, they will guide you through everything from board basics to how to deal with wind and tide, and give you advice on how to practice what you’ve learned. You’ll know how to take safe and effective strokes, and get personalized attention while you gain competence and confidence. Prepare to make progress on the peaceful Petaluma River! $85/person, all inclusive.

Competence builds confidence! Join us on the Petaluma River to set yourself up with more paddling and other skills (knots, tides, first aid, navigation, float plans, entomology, and more!) We meet you where you are and give you the skills you want in a supportive environment. Local experts help! Kids 11-15. Four weeks. $400 total. Limit: 6 participants. Book here.

Join us for a special afternoon paddle as a 6.5' high tide reveals the magical upstream reaches of the Petaluma River. Explore lush tidal sloughs teeming with wildlife, where hawks hunt and herons nest. This exclusive adventure is limited to 15 guests, so reserve your spot and experience the tranquil beauty of this often hidden portion of the iconic Sonoma County waterway!

Competence builds confidence! Join us on the Petaluma River to set yourself up with more paddling and other skills (knots, tides, first aid, navigation, float plans, entomology, and more!) We meet you where you are and give you the skills you want in a supportive environment. Local experts help! Kids 11-15. Four weeks. $400 total. Limit: 6 participants. Book here.

To celebrate National Guide Dog Month, we’re donating 20% of all proceeds to one of our local hero nonprofits: Guide Dogs for the Blind (GDB). At The Floathouse, we love to put folks on the water with their pups, and on several occasions, we’ve stepped up to help Guide Dogs in training get their first experience on the water. Today, you can help out too!

The Floathouse Petaluma and The Yoga Post team up for a come-as-you-are SUP Yoga class on Petaluma's Longest Park, the Petaluma River! This class is designed so that folks at every level, from complete beginner to seasoned yogi, can enjoy finding balance in community and nature.

You’ve taken a beginner SUP course and paddled more than 10 hours since then, and now you’re ready to elevate your paddling experience! With our American Canoe Association-qualified instructors, you’ll refine your forward stroke, expand your turning technique, develop footwork and balance, and learn to understand water dynamics, like tides, currents and wind patterns. Designed to boost your competence and confidence on the water, enabling you to paddle faster and more efficiently. https://book.peek.com/s/b76ef819-32fe-4f61-a8f5-8c31cf4edd7d/mzRzzBOOK HERE.

A unique experience available ONLY in Petaluma! Our tidal slough will carry you gently along, as the super high tide empties out toward San Pablo (and then San Francisco) Bay.

You’ll propel yourself along in high-quality Hobie Pedal Kayaks, leaving your hands free for hydrating and birdwatching on the vast expanse of the high-tide river. Once we arrive at Gilardi’s Lakeville Marina, you’ll disembark, and set up for a sunset sauna with Sundrop, enjoying their riverside views, chill seating area, natural-temp showers, nosh and beverages.

This IS the life!