North Shore Adventures and Outdoor Center

01/29/2025

If you have some sailing experience try out our new toy this coming season! If you are new to sailing join us on a sailing tour with one of our talented guides. ❤️

01/27/2025

01/25/2025

So excited to share that we are now Officially Cape Ann's only Authorized Yakima dealer https://www.northshoreadventure.com/yakima-roof-racks-1

So if you need any sort of racks for your cars, from bike mounts, to kayak lifts, and everything in between let us know!

Common misconception that I had was that if you didn't have roof rails on your car you couldn't get roof racks.....WRONG Yakima makes roof racks for naked roofs and for almost literally every model vehicle in the US!!

Cape Ann's only Authorized Yakima Roof Rack Dealer!

11/29/2024

As we put our last kayak to bed last week, we look back on another great season, and remember how blessed we are to do this for a living. Thank you!! Use Promo code "holidayz" for 10% off all gift cards.

11/21/2024

Ho Ho Ho Special discounts!!! 50% off NEW SUP's and Free delivery and 10% off ALL GIFT CARDS when you use code "HOLIDAYZ".

Picture this board under your tree this year with a big bow on it! $600 SUP package includes SUP, fin, paddle, leash, and delivery within 15 miles of Rockport. https://www.northshoreadventure.com/gift-cards

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11/14/2024

Come get your questions answered, provide input and opinions on Cape Ann Solar energy.

Let's make Cape Ann Energy independent, save money, and help the Earth at the same time!!

We'll even provide a promo code for next year to get 15% a kayak rental!!

10/19/2024

We'll be packing up our kayaks soon to close up our season, so if you want to rent any this weekend might be your last chance!

09/22/2024

We just announced our fall Survival/Foraging Courses for this fall! See what fun adventures we have planned for October! If you have participated in our classes before, don't worry we'll be exploring some new areas, covering a few of the same things but mostly going to try and add some new content as well. https://www.northshoreadventure.com/survival-courses

09/19/2024

Due to the mini nor-easter starting today and into the weekend we will more than likely be closed for the next few days Call 978-546-5050 if you need us!

09/15/2024

Just a taste of what you missed on our sunset tour tonight! Lots of days of kayaking left! Come join us!

09/15/2024

If you aren't kayaking today you should be! Where else can you have 2 hrs of adventures on the water exploring an island for $35!!

09/13/2024

Join us this Saturday for our evening tour that finally coincides with an sunset in the water!

08/29/2024

Unfortunately we have a scheduling conflict and the shop won't be open until around 1pm, today the 29th.

08/25/2024

It's never too late to have a face to face encounter with a seal or sea star! Come join us in the coming weeks!

08/18/2024

One of our epic guides saw our first Ocean Sunfish (Mola mola) of the summer on a coastal tour yesterday! To celebrate we are offering a 15% off all tours/rentals today only for SUNDAY FUNDAY!!! Use Promo code "FUNDAY" when you book an adventure today!

08/13/2024

This summer has been out of control, from great weather to amazing wildlife observation, but if you haven't been out yet you need to get on our schedule for a trip soon it's almost mid-August!!

08/02/2024

About time we have an alternative!! We see these guys often during our Essex tours glad to see we finally might have an alternative to stealing their blood!!

🎉 WIN: After years of advocacy from and partners, the U.S. Pharmacopeia announced new national guidance that will bolster the use of synthetic alternatives to horseshoe crab blood for medical safety testing.

American horseshoe crabs are brown, body-armored arthropods with 10 eyes and a long, spiked tail. Nearly twice as old as the dinosaurs, horseshoe crabs have been crawling ashore for more than 450 million years. In the past three decades, however, horseshoe crab populations have sharply declined in the Delaware Bay, their largest population stronghold. Biomedical companies harvest horseshoe crabs and drain their blue blood, which is used to detect toxins in drugs and medical devices. Synthetic alternatives to horseshoe crab blood tests are already being used in Europe, but companies in the U.S. have been slow to adopt the alternatives. However, the announcement from the U.S. Pharmacopeia finally signals new hope for horseshoe crabs. Center supporters submitted more than 21K comments supporting this new guidance. If you took action, THANK YOU for making a difference for these ancient arthropods.

Photo by Mark Mathosian/Flickr.

07/20/2024

Great day with exchange kids from around the country!