Urban Kai has such a unique experience to offer! I frequently have been paddling in the river right in front of the shop to downtown Tampa. What an experience and so many sites to see! It's not often you can take in a cities beauty, hustle and bustle, all while relaxing and getting in shape! Sundays I have also been... More

We could not have been happier with our experience with Urban Kai. Mike, the owner, was friendly, helpful and enthusiastic. My children are ages 10-17 and they all did great. The one hour trip was the perfect amount of time. The river was clean and easy to paddle on. Make sure you take time to eat at Rick's on the... More

We booked a group lesson and rental and couldn't be more happy. Mike and Aimee were incredibly friendly, knowledgeable and fun. We had a mixed group made up of different fitness levels and ages (from late twenties to early sixties) but after a brief introduction to paddle-boarding we were all able to get on the water and have a blast.... More

A friend and I took a SUP lesson and tour with instructor Mike Conlee at Weedon Island Preserve this past spring. Mike was super enthusiastic and a great teacher. With a private tour, he caters to the students so the tour can be as athletically rigorous or relaxing as you desire. Going through the Mangrove Tunnels was super cool, and... More

My wife and I were in Tampa for 5 days for a conference and to check out Busch Gardens as we do love rides. We also decided to try SUP and had read the reviews here on tripadvisor. What a great time we had. Worth every penny and far more enjoyable than the 2 days we spent getting our wallets... More

My friend and I took the SUP 101 class today. Mike and Aimee were super friendly and knowledgable, and had us standing up and paddling on our way in no time. By the end of the hour, we both felt comfortable with the basics. We're both looking forward to taking the next class ASAP. Mike and Aimee are obviously super... More

If it wasn't for Aimee we would have had a horrible night. We were 5 newbies wanting to do something different for a Birthday. Mike was rude to us and seemed disappointed that we were beginners. I reminded him that I noted this in the email. I was close to saying we would be more than happy to take our... More

A great way to spend your vacation/leisure time in Tampabay; out on the water and up and a paddleboard. Urbankai can get you out there for pleasure, fitness or a social with twenty new friends. Many varied ares to explore with Mike and Aimee. Davis Islands Beach, the Hillsborough River or explore.

Simply put, Mike & Aimee (and everyone else involved with Urban Kai) are most passionate outdoorsy folks you will meet in Tampa proper. Fun + Water = Urban Kai. Combining top-of-the-line equipment and an incredible knowledge base, Urban Kai is the group to go with whether you just want to enjoy a day on the water or want to create... More