About Us….

UnderToe Mexico / Our Story

For over a decade, UnderToe Mexico operated in Mahahual—once a small fishing village of 900 residents and now one of the most vibrant destinations on the Costa Maya. Set along the Mesoamerican Barrier Reef, Mahahual offered pristine waters, world‑class diving, and a welcoming community that made it the perfect home for our stand‑up paddle adventures. During our years there, we proudly introduced thousands of visitors to safe, skill‑building, and reef‑friendly SUP experiences.

We weathered storms, celebrated growth, and helped shape the region’s SUP culture. UnderToe Mexico expanded its offerings with SUP Yoga, downwind excursions, advanced tours, and aerial photography. In 2019, we became Directors of the Professional Stand Up Paddle Association (PSUPA), developing new certifications—including the Fundamentals Certification—now used by rental shops, camps, resorts, and guides across North America, The Adaptive SUP certification to better prepare instructors for clients with special needs and most recently our NextWave Water Leaders program to help instruct and train the next generation of paddlers.

Those accomplishments remain a core part of who we are.

A New Chapter Near Progreso, Yucatán

Recently, UnderToe Mexico has transitioned away from rental services and daily SUP operations. After years of living and working on in Costa Maya, we relocated to the Progreso region of Yucatán—a coastline rich with culture, wildlife, and warm Gulf waters. While we are currently no longer run tours or rentals, our commitment to the SUP community continues through education, instructor development, and our ongoing leadership within PSUPA.

We remain deeply proud of the legacy built in Mahahual and grateful for everyone who paddled with us along the second‑largest barrier reef in the world. Our mission now focuses on supporting future generations of paddlers, instructors, and water‑lovers through training, safety standards, and community engagement.

Still Here. Still UnderToe. Still Passionate.

UnderToe Mexico may have changed locations and evolved its services, but our dedication to the water—and to the people who love it—remains stronger than ever.

TEAM UNDERTOE

Curt and Julie Devoir of the Pacific Northwest purchased and took over the day to day operations of UnderToe Mexico in January 2015. Both water lovers with a passion for stand up paddle, sailing, and diving. Their goal is to introduce exciting new tours and excursions while expanding the UnderToe Mexico lesson program. Bringing a solid commitment to all clients of Puerto Costa Maya to make their SUP day on the water a safe and wonderful experience.

Julie learned how to swim before she could even walk! Growing up, she and her family spent many winters frolicking on the beaches of Hawaii. Julie considers herself part fish! Julie is a PSUPA instructor (Professional Standup Paddleboard Association) certified by Rob Casey. She is also experienced with SUP racing, SUP Surfing, long distance and downwind runs on the Pacific waters of the northwest and Hawaii. She earned her yoga instructors certification to enhance enable her to share the SUP Yoga experience.

Curt, grew up in Washington state and was the youngest of six children. He joined the military after school to explore the world. While Curt was a Marine he met, fell in love with and married Julie. They spent the next several years living exploring exciting new places. While stationed in Hawaii he became a PADI Certified Divemaster.

Julie and Curt had discovered sailing while on vacation in the British Virgin Islands. They spent a great deal of their free time sailing the waters of the Pacific NorthWest with their two children. During one of their sailing excursion they discovered and fell in love with Standup Paddle Boarding. Their desire to share this sport with friends and family led them to starting their own SUP business. Living in a small coastal town in Washington, allowed them to take adventurous paddle boarders on remote excursions, but the seasons were short and the waters were cold.

Their combined love for the water and wanting to live once again in a tropical environment led them to create a plan to get to the South Pacific or the Caribbean. While enjoying a glass of wine on a cool winter evening in front of a glowing fire. Julie noticed a news release announcing an opportunity in Mexico, to buy a successful stand up paddle board business. Their five year plan quickly became a six week plan.
In the past decade, UnderToe Mexico introduced several new services including: SUP Yoga sessions, advanced out of the area SUP excursions, 4km Downwind paddle excursions, different board styles to accommodate various conditions and skill levels and Aerial Photography (Drones).

IT HAS ALWAYS BEEN OUR PLEASURE TO SERVE YOU!