PADDLE CAPE COD, MA - Key Persons
Ben started Paddle Cape Cod MA the summer after graduating from the local public high school here in Eastham, Nauset Regional. In the beginning seasons, the company started as a delivery service with the boats stored and cleaned at his home. Ben attended his first year at Harvard College in the Fall of 2019 as a member of the Class of 2023; however, the coronavirus abruptly sent most students home to study online, which Ben did while maintaining straight As.
After his second season in 2020, Covid-19 uniquely allowed Ben the opportunity to take a step back from his academic studies and take a leave of absence to tackle some personal goals as well as grow his company further. In 2021, he welcomed a knowledgable team, including tour guides, and expanded the business inventory to include nearly sixty kayaks and stand up paddle boards. He made the decision to take another leave of absence from college for an additional year to further pursue both professional and personal goals.
Over the last winter, Ben grew Paddle Cape Cod MA again. He is excited to have opened his first brick-and-motor retail location at 4730 State Hwy Building B Eastham MA, 02642 for the Summer of 2022. Dubbed the "Beach Shop and Local Artisan Market" it truly is your one stop shop for everything before and after the beach-- from boogie boards, to beach games, and Sun Bum, we have it all! Expanding his rental service, we offer "Rent Your Beach Day" with varying sizes of YETI coolers, the Great Island Cape Cod Beach Chair Backpack, Baja beach blankets, and sturdy beach umbrellas. His focus is quality and supporting locals first, so when you shop throughout the store look for over two dozen local business pop-ups; it's integrated throughout from local beach towels (Chatham, MA), and zipper bags (Brewster, MA) to Cape Shark Clothing (Chatham, MA) and artisans like artists, photographers, local honey farms (Harwich, MA), handcrafted soaps (Wellfleet, MA), candles (Marstons Mills, MA) and so much more.
Ben's passions beyond being on the water include business, spending time with friends around bon fires, riding his motorcycle, and throwing the tennis ball for his dog, Bruno. He is always looking to expand his network.