Riverside Paddle and Row, Belmont

About Riverside Paddle and Row

Riverside Paddle and Row rents kayaks and paddleboards for outings on the Catawba River in Belmont, North Carolina. Visitors can spend an afternoon paddling on the water at their own pace, or they can join a guided Ghost Tour Down The Catawba, a nighttime kayaking event that combines paddling with spooky stories about the river's history. The business also offers yoga classes for those interested in water-based wellness activities. For visitors who prefer not to paddle, Riverside Marina provides additional amenities where families can relax with a book while others play, or they can rent a boat for a different kind of river experience. The operation was founded by Michael Brunnemer and his mother Viviana, who started by renting equipment through a partnership with MyAloha Paddle and Surf. Michael now serves as Dock Master and grounds keeper at Riverside Marina, making the business a community-focused enterprise.