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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

Group rental by reservation only

Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday

Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday

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Where Can You Go?

Rentals

First time paddlers and visitors renting kayaks and Stand Up Paddleboard can paddle along the easy route with fun landmarks; McCovey Cove, LeftyODoul draw Bridge, and Mission Creek Houseboats. Total round trip takes one to two hours.


Experienced paddlers might be able to venture out to downtown San Francisco weather permitting. It helps to have a buddy in exploring a large area for safety. 

Route Map

    Rental Rates

    Kayaks | SUPs

    Single Open Top Kayak

    1 Hour $36

    2 Hours $56

    3 Hours $76

    4 Hours $90


    Double Open Top Kayak

    1 Hour $70

    2 Hours $110

    3 Hours $150

    4 Hours $180






    Stand Up Paddleboard

    1 Hour $36

    2 Hours $56

    3 Hours $76

    4 Hours $90

    Single Touring Kayak

    Polymer Kayaks 

    Touring kayaks require proof of reentry.


    1 Hour $45

    2 Hours $65

    3 Hours $85

    4 Hours $105

    Double Touring Kayak

    Polymer Kayaks 

    Touring kayaks require proof of reentry.


    1 Hour $79

    2 Hours $119

    3 Hours $159

    4 Hours $199



    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 $89

    2 Hours $129

    3 Hours $169

    4 Hours $209

    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

    Aquaglide Chelan Inflatable Single Kayak

    Aquaglide Chelan Tandem HB Inflatable Kayak

    Aquaglide Chelan Tandem HB Inflatable Kayak

    Single Day $89

    Two Days $149

    3 Days $199

    Weekly $289

    Aquaglide Chelan Tandem HB Inflatable Kayak

    Aquaglide Chelan Tandem HB Inflatable Kayak

    Aquaglide Chelan Tandem HB Inflatable Kayak

    Single Day $119

    Two Days $179

    3 Days $249

    Weekly $369

    Aquaglide Inflatable SUP

    Aquaglide Chelan Tandem HB Inflatable Kayak

    Aquaglide Inflatable SUP

    Single Day $80

    Two Days $149

    3 Days $199

    Weekly $289


    Oru Kayaks

    Kayak/SUP Cartop Kit

    Aquaglide Inflatable SUP

    Oru Kayak Bay Model

    Bay $90/day

    Lake $50/day

    Roof Rack

    Kayak/SUP Cartop Kit

    Kayak/SUP Cartop Kit

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


    Single Day $39

    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

    Malone Car Top Carrier

    7-8 skis (max length 230cm), 5-6 snowboards, or camping gear 


    Single Day $89

    Two Days $149

    3 Days $199

    Weekly $289

    Open Top Double Kayak

    Single Day $98

    Two Days $179

    3 Days $249

    Weekly $369

    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

    Single Touring Kayak

    Open Top Single Kayak or SUP

    Overnight $99

    Two Days $169

    3 Days $219

    Weekly $299

    Double Touring Kayak

    Single Touring Kayak

    Double Touring Kayak

    Overnight $129

    Two Days $269

    3 Days $299

    Weekly $399

    18ft Canoe

    Single Touring Kayak

    Double Touring Kayak

    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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