The Vintage Paddle Short Sleeve Tee

If you’re looking for a thick, structured tee that’s also super soft and breathable—look no further!

About the Collection:

Five Island Life has been many things over the years, but it all began in 2015 with a shirt and a simple question: “Why is everyone in Emmetsburg wearing Lake Okoboji shirts? Why doesn’t Five Island Lake have its own line?”

Our first answer was “Crossed Paddles”—a design pasted together with clip art and a dream, brought to life by my friend Judi at Emmetsburg Screen Printing. Despite its humble beginnings, it quickly became a favorite. Now refreshed with muted colors and printed on the softest fabrics, the Vintage Lake Paddle Collection is a nod to our roots—a reminder that when you’re searching for the way forward, the earliest sparks of a dream often hold the answer.


• 100% ring-spun cotton
• Fabric weight: 6.1 oz/yd² (206.8 g/m²)
• Garment-dyed
• Relaxed fit
• 7/8″ double-needle topstitched collar
• Twill-taped neck and shoulders for extra durability
• Double-needle armhole, sleeve, and bottom hems
• Blank product sourced from Honduras

This product is made especially for you as soon as you place an order, which is why it takes us a bit longer to deliver it to you. Making products on demand instead of in bulk helps reduce overproduction, so thank you for making thoughtful purchasing decisions!