
One thing is for sure: the Beau Lake X Hinckley Newport is one of the most beautiful inflatable paddle boards I’ve ever seen. When an opportunity came up to test one, I jumped on it, despite the fact that the weather where I live is hardly optimal for more than occasional paddle boarding. I had to give the Newport a try.
Beau Lake is a Canadian luxury brand founded in 2016 by Lee Kline and Paul Lavoie. The company specialises in high-end, human-powered watercraft and accessories that blend vintage aesthetics with modern performance. The Newport is one of the more affordable boards from the company, with some of its rigid boards, like the beautiful Muskoka, selling for nearly $4,000.