As the founder of Seacoast Paddleboard Club (SPC), Chris Carragher lives by the
motto, “If you want to go fast, go alone. If you want to go far, go together.”
In 2013, Chris completed a solo paddle to the Isles of Shoals and raised over
$10,000 for Big Brothers Big Sisters of New Hampshire. At the time, he viewed the
paddle as a bucket list time that needed to be checked. This single paddle changed
his life forever.
Immediately after the paddle, Carragher received dozens of calls and emails
asking when he planned to host this paddle again. Through a series of “happy
accidents,” Chris created the Seacoast Paddleboard Club in 2015 and has shared
his love for water ever since.
Led by the mission to get out on the water, have fun, and give back, the Seacoast
Paddleboard Club has grown to be one of the most successful paddleboard clubs
in the United States. Through its growth, the club has become synonymous with
paddle boarding in Northern New England, specifically New Hampshire, Maine,
and Massachusetts.
Since its formation, SPC has raised more than $200,000 for local charities. The
group hosts year-round events, including community paddles and beach cleanups,
as well as its signature charity paddles, which include the Seacoast Paddle for the
Pups, Conquer the Seacoast, and its Annual Halloween Costume paddle.
When he’s not nurturing his local paddle community, Chris helps investment
advisors with their registration, compliance, and marketing needs
Chris Carragher
