You’re the
Captain.
The Captain app by PaddlePoint gives certified guides a professional booking platform with zero monthly cost. You set the price. You run the experience. We handle bookings, waivers, and payments.
Built for guides who mean business
Whether you want to run a full seasonal guide career or just offer a few sessions on weekends — Captain gives you the tools and the audience.
You Set the Price
No rate card. Set your own per-guest fee (minimum and maximum for the experience duration). Adjust any time, no approval needed.
$0/Month Forever
PaddlePoint only earns when you earn. 15% commission on completed sessions only. If you don’t run a session, you pay nothing at all.
Instant Bookings
Riders already using the PaddlePoint app see your profile, your pricing, and your availability. One tap to book. You get notified immediately.
Seamless Payments
Payments processed securely. Your 85% is deposited directly with no invoicing, no chasing clients, no awkward on-the-dock transactions.
Build Your Reputation
Ratings and reviews build your profile on the platform. Strong reviews bring more bookings and support the rates you deserve.
Performance Analytics
Track earnings, booking volume, ratings, and season-over-season growth. Your business, with real data behind it.
Exactly how the 15% works
When you create an experience, you set your per-guest fee. PaddlePoint adds a gear fee on top for equipment used. Riders see only the final bundled price — the breakdown is yours to see in-app.
PaddlePoint’s 15% covers platform marketing, rider communications, booking technology, payment processing, and waiver management. You handle the experience. We handle everything else.
There is no monthly subscription, no listing fee, and no cancellation fee. If you don’t run a session, you pay nothing.
Example Session
Example only. Gear fee is a separate line added by PaddlePoint and does not reduce your 85%.
Manage your whole operation from one app
Create Experiences
Build, publish, and manage guided sessions with custom pricing and duration.
Schedule Control
Set availability, block off dates, and manage your calendar in real time.
Digital Waivers
Rider waivers collected automatically. You’re notified when every rider has signed.
Gear Access Control
Riders get smart locker access 15 minutes before your experience begins.
Earnings Dashboard
See completed sessions, pending payouts, and total earnings at a glance.
Performance Tracking
Ratings, review count, booking volume, and season trends all in one view.
Multi-Location
Be added to multiple station locations by operators who want you on their roster.
Rider Comms
All guest communications, reminders, and booking confirmations are handled by PaddlePoint.
Join Captain in 4 steps
Apply Online
Submit your application with certifications, experience, and preferred locations.
Get Verified
We verify your credentials. PaddlePoint riders trust verified Captains only.
Build Your Profile
Set your pricing, write your experience descriptions, and open your calendar.
Start Taking Bookings
Go live and receive bookings from PaddlePoint riders at your station.
Ready to grow your guide business?
No monthly fees. No rate caps. No complicated contracts. Just you, your skills, and the water.