About us
Experience the Best of Paddlesports with Fluid Fun
No matter your reason for wanting to be on the water, Fluid Fun is the place to get you there! As the largest paddlesports retailer in the Michiana area, our focus is on providing quality products that will give you the best experience you can possibly have on the water.
Since
Fluid Fun has been serving paddlesports enthusiasts since 1982. Our staff boasts over 150 years of combined paddlesports experience, ensuring that no matter what type of canoe or kayak you're looking for, we have the knowledge and expertise to guide you.
We'll take you through the same steps that we would ourselves when searching for a new boat in order to help you discover exactly what fits your needs.
Browse our Selection
At Fluid Fun, discover top-quality canoes, kayaks and water sports equipment from leading brands. With over 400 boats in stock, we offer diverse models and colors. Special orders are also available.
Try Before You Buy: On-Water Testing
Enthusiasm for Paddlesports
At Fluid Fun, we're passionate about paddlesports. Beyond selling boats, we aim to share our love for the water and ensure every moment on it is enjoyable.
Convenient location
Located just a few miles outside of South Bend / Mishawaka, we are a short two-hour drive or less from Chicago, Grand Rapids, Toledo, & Fort Wayne, and three hours or less from Detroit & Indianapolis.
Stop by our kayak and canoe shop to experience the best of paddlesports with Fluid Fun today!
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OUR TEAM
MICHELE
CLARK
Manager
Michele keeps things running like a well-oiled machine here at the shop and will ensure that your visit is perfect every time. She's ready to answer all your questions and guide you to your unique boat.
PETER
DUCKWORTH
Owner
A Scotsman with a passion for water sports, Peter bought Fluid Fun in February 2023. Raised on the east coast of Scotland, he honed his paddling skills on the Lochs. With a background in Mechanical Engineering, he still leads engineering projects part-time. Alongside his family, Peter is eager to continue Fluid Fun's legacy in Bristol.
OSSIAN
DUCKWORTH
Sales Associate
Ossian is the son of our owner Peter and is a great help around the shop building our trailers and other racking solutions. He also is often on the water keeping you at our demos safe. He hopes to see you down at the shop!
