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Many outfitters bundle a 30-minute kneeling-to-stand clinic with first rentals—worth the upsell if your group has never paddled together. Lessons happen in knee-deep water before you cross boat channels.
Sources: Visit Ocean City · Town of Ocean City · Maryland DNR
Editorial visitor guidance for Ocean City, Maryland. Confirm current Town of Ocean City, Maryland DNR, NPS Assateague, and NWS rules when regulations or safety apply.
