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Online Waiver

Each adult should sign an online waiver. (If under age 17, a guardian must sign the waiver.) You will receive a copy of the waiver- show us the completed email at check in.

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Print Waiver Option

You can bring a signed waiver also. Print and sign below waiver to present at check in.

Adult Liability Waiver Rental (pdf)

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Youth Waiver(age 17 and under) (pdf)

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Rental Hours

SUMMER

WINTER

WINTER

Monday, Friday, Saturday, Sunday

Check-in 11am-3pm

Out of water by 4pm

WINTER

WINTER

WINTER

Saturday, Sunday

Check-in 12pm-3pm

Out of water by 4pm

Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday

Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday

Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday

CLOSED

Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday

Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday

Reserve Rental

Where Can You Go?

Rentals

First time paddlers and visitors renting kayaks can paddle along the easy route. McCovey Cove, LeftyODoul draw Bridge, and Mission Creek Houseboats are highlights along the course. Total round trip is takes one to two hours.

Rental Route Map

Rental Rates

Kayaks | SUPs

Single Open Top Kayak

1 Hour $36

2 Hours $52

3 Hours $68

Double Open Top Kayak

1 Hour $70

2 Hours $98

3 Hours $136





Stand Up Paddleboard

1 Hour $36

2 Hours $52

3 Hours $68

Single Touring Kayak

Polymer Kayaks 

Touring kayaks require proof of reentry.


1 Hour $45

2 Hours $58

3 Hours $71

Double Touring Kayak

Polymer Kayaks 

Touring kayaks require proof of reentry.


1 Hour $79

2 Hours $105

3 Hours $131


Surfski | Carbon Kayak | Carbon Paddle

Polymer Surfski | Fiberglass Kayak

Must provide certificate of training or equivalent


1 Hour $73

2 Hours $86

3 Hours $99


Fiberglass Paddle Upgrade $15


Overnight $139

Two Days $229

3 Days $299

Weekly $449

Carbon Surfski | Carbon Kayak | Demo Boats

Must provide certificate of training or equivalent


1 Hour $125

2 Hours $138

3 Hours $151


Carbon Paddle Upgrade $30


Overnight $267

Two Days $379

3 Days $469

Weekly $799



Canoes

Extra Large Canoe

Must provide certificate of training or equivalent


Two person canoe with 1,300Lbs capacity is available for rental. A canoe is more tippy than a kayak, but effective in portaging large or bulky items. Person with back issue might prefer a canoe because of upright sitting posture.


1 Hour $79

2 Hours $105

3 Hours $131

Group Rental Cancellation Policy

Because a private group rental requires additional preparation, cancellation is refunded as below;

Cancellation | Changes

7 Day Policy -20% daily deduction applies within 7 days for a private group event. Change or cancellation could incur a surcharge or transaction fee depending on the severity or complexity. 

Weather Cancellation

We usually cancel an event if weather forecast calls for;

(on National Weather Service weather.gov at zip code 94107)

  • Over 10% chance of “rain”
  • Over 30% of “shower”
  • Wind over 20mph

Please call or email if you have questions about the weather. If cancelled, we can offer options;

  • Full Refund
  • Reschedule 
  • Store Credit

Youth Rental Policy

  • Age 18 and over need to sign a liability waiver.
  • Age 15 and over with a buddy may paddle without direct adult supervision(in protected area) - still need a waiver completed by an adult.
  • Age 10 and over may rent a single kayak(weather-permitting) when paddling with a guardian. 
  • Age 8 and under will paddle with an adult on a double kayak. 
  • Small child and infant might be able to fit on a large single or double kayak(life jacket rental fee applies).

Take Away Rentals

Inflatable Single or Oru Kayaks

Inflatable Single or Oru Kayaks

Inflatable Single or Oru Kayaks

Single Day $89

Two Days $149

3 Days $199

Weekly $299

Inflatable Double or Oru Kayaks

Inflatable Single or Oru Kayaks

Inflatable Single or Oru Kayaks

Single Day $119

Two Days $189

3 Days $279

Weekly $429

Inflatable SUP

Inflatable Single or Oru Kayaks

Inflatable SUP

Single Day $89

Two Days $149

3 Days $199

Weekly $299

Roof Rack

Kayak/SUP Cartop Kit

Inflatable SUP

If you want to carry a car top box or multiple SUP/kayaks you will need a roof rack.


Single Day $39

Two Days $57

3 Days $75

Weekly $169

Kayak/SUP Cartop Kit

Kayak/SUP Cartop Kit

Kayak/SUP Cartop Kit

You can portage a hard SUP/kayak/canoe on the roof of your car.


Single Day $19

Two Days $29

3 Days $39

Weekly $79

Car Top Carrier

Kayak/SUP Cartop Kit

Kayak/SUP Cartop Kit

This extra-large aerodynamically designed box comfortably carries; 7-8 skis (max length 230cm), 5-6 snowboards, or camping gear for 5 passengers.


Single Day $69

Two Days $139

3 Days $199

Weekly $249

Open Top Double Kayak

Open Top Single Kayak or SUP

Open Top Single Kayak or SUP

Single Day $98

Two Days $179

3 Days $249

Weekly $369

Open Top Single Kayak or SUP

Open Top Single Kayak or SUP

Open Top Single Kayak or SUP

Single Day $89

Two Days $149

3 Days $199

Weekly $289

Single Touring Kayak

Open Top Single Kayak or SUP

Single Touring Kayak

Overnight $99

Two Days $169

3 Days $219

Weekly $299

Double Touring Kayak

Double Touring Kayak

Single Touring Kayak

Overnight $129

Two Days $269

3 Days $299

Weekly $399

18ft Canoe

Double Touring Kayak

18ft Canoe

Overnight $169

Two Days $249

3 Days $299

Weekly $399

Reserve a 20+ people event 10 days in advance, get a 6% discount.

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A group session can handle up to 200 people. We prefer to keep the group smaller, broken into multiple sessions of 30 people or less.

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