• Shored Up: A Coastal Experience

    It’s like grown up show and tell with an end goal to raise awareness and inspire stewardship.

  • OUR MISSION

    To connect people to waterways, growing a love and stewardship for each, through exciting and educational experiences and excursions.

  • About SHORED UP

    Our Mission + Our Vision + You

    It’s true what they say. When we foster a love for something, we tend to take care of it. Become a steward for it. Grow an affinity for it.

     

    Claire Neubert and Linda Hamm, founders and owners of Shored Up, have a deep love for the water, the environment and the communities that make up the Chesapeake Bay watershed regions of Virginia.

     

    Together, they want to spread that love and help foster greater stewardship for the unique elements that make up so much of the culture, heritage, economy and life of Virginia.

     

    More specifically, Claire and Linda created a way to offer fun and unique eco-tour experiences to locals and visitors alike.​

  • WE WILL...

    ...provide a connection to our shoreline and waterways that fosters stewardship and ensures resiliency for generations to come.

  • Our Experiences

    Tours

    Explore & Discover Local Treasures!

    Let us connect you with a tour that showcases unique environmental and historical gems.

    See, Taste, Tour!

    Oysters

    All Things Oyster!

    Explore an oyster garden, hear what oysters sound like and experience the flavor of Virginia Oysters!

    Learn

    Hands-on

    Activities to

    Educate!

    Inspire, educate, foster stewardship through  

    nature-themed activities.

    Oyster Roast

    Let us Rock Your Oyster Roast!

    We choose the best oysters, along with beverages, activities and education, to complement them.

    Food & Fun

    Fun for the Foodie!

    Savor the flavor and feel the vibe of sustainable seafood, wines, brews, ciders and more at restaurants, pubs and cool hot spots!

    Paddle Tours

    Public & Private tours available!

    Enjoy a narrated tour on the water in the comfort of your own kayak, canoe or paddle board!

  • What S-UP?

    Events... Thoughts... and more!

     

    EXPLORE THE SHORE IN 2023!  

    Here's the line-up!

     

    BIRDS, BEES & TREES TOUR: Saturday June 3,

    9a.m.-Noon. Upper Hampton River

    Tickets NOW ON SALE!

    BUY TICKETS NOW

     

    HAMPTON OYSTER PADDLE: Saturday June 17, 9:30 a.m.-1:30 p.m.

    (invitation-only paddle. Please contact us to be put on the wait-list!)

     

    HAMPTON PADDLE & PINT: Saturday July 15,

    10 a.m.-1 p.m. Downtown Hampton

    Tickets NOW ON SALE!

    BUY TICKETS NOW

     

    HAMPTON OYSTER PADDLE: Saturday, Sept. 16, 9:30 a.m.-1:30 p.m.

    (invitation-only paddle. Please contact us to be put on the wait-list!)

     

    KOSTUME KAYAK PADDLE + HAPPY OWL-R: Saturday Oct. 28

     

    HAMPTON OYSTER SOUP TASTING (HOST) Competition

    Saturday November 4, 2-5 p.m.

    Stay Tuned for Details!

     

    HAMPTON SHELLabration! You're all invited for a FREE celebration of OYSTERS!

    Saturday Nov. 18, 2023, Noon-4 p.m., Docks at Downtown Hampton

     

    Interested in a Phoebus Tour? Message us!

     

    OR, BOOK YOUR PRIVATE TOUR (land or water!)

     

     

     

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  • Gallery

    Photos & videos from our tours.

  • Contact Us

    Don't be afraid to reach out. You + us = awesome.

  • Certified Virginia Ecotour Guide

    Shored Up proudly features Certified Virginia Ecotour Guides. We have received training in wildlife and habitat protection, customer service, interpretation, and planning – so you are sure to have a safe and enjoyable time, naturally!

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