Water Shade LLC

Floating Canopy Kit for Pools, Lakes, & Boating

Sale price Price $99.95 Regular price $129.95 Unit price  per 

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Stop choosing between swimming and staying out of the sun. The Water Shade Canopy Float Kit turns any standard pop-up canopy into a floating shade system for your pool, lake, or pond — putting you in the water AND in the shade at the same time. As the original patented floating canopy (U.S. Patent #8770213 B2), it's engineered to outlast the competition with heavy-duty reinforced PVC floats that hold air reliably, even through winter storage.


How It Works

The integrated clip system attaches securely to most standard straight-leg pop-up canopies through the staking hole at the base of each leg (hole must be 3/8" in diameter — easily adjusted with a standard drill if needed). Set up takes under 10 minutes with the included hand pump. No tools required.


Key Features & Benefits

       Fits most standard straight-leg pop-up canopies up to 55 lbs (frame + top not included)

       18" diameter heavy-duty reinforced PVC floats — built for years of use, not just one season

       Holds air reliably for extended periods — customers report leaving them inflated all winter without issue

       Patented original design (U.S. Patent #8770213 B2) — the one others copy, not the other way around

       Chlorine- and saltwater-safe — rinse after saltwater use to maintain strap integrity

       Includes Anchor Tethering System for a secure, permanent connection point for your preferred anchor

       Works in pools, lakes, ponds, and calm boating conditions


What's Included

       Four heavy-duty 18" reinforced PVC floats

       Anchor Tethering System

       Hand pump

       Storage bag

Everything you need to get floating — just add your canopy (frame and top not included).


Want extra stability on breezy days?

Pair your Float Kit with the Canopy Wind Anchor Kit ($34.95) — four water-filled bags that attach directly to your floats for 16+ lbs of hold per leg. Or grab the Complete Shade System and save $20 vs. buying separately.


Float in the Shade: Not Just the Sun

Turn any standard pop-up canopy into a floating shade system for your pool, lake, or pond. As the original patented design, the Water Shade Canopy Float Kit sets up in under 10 minutes with no tools, and its heavy-duty reinforced PVC floats hold air reliably season after season. Add it to your cart and start swimming in the shade today.

What Customers Are Saying

"We purchased this kit late last year and got good use out of it. I pulled them out of storage and realized that I neglected to air them down for the winter. However, they held air all winter and were ready to go this spring. They are a very thick and rugged vinyl material." — Rick B., ★★★★★


"My neighbor spent $11,000 on an umbrella that can cover part of her pool. This was a much better alternative. I highly recommend this product." — Cheryl, ★★★★★