Rental Rate
Hourly Rate
Single Kayak: $15
Double kayak: $28
2 person canoe: $30
Rental includes: sit-on-top kayak, life jacket, paddle.
One hour minimum. Fractional hours apply after minimum hour.
Touring kayaks require two hour minimum and recovery skills. See below
for requirement details.
Rental Hours
Kayak rental is open between 11am-5pm.
After hour arrangements can be made by reservation. We can be open until
30 minutes before sunset.
Best time for beginner is 11am-1pm when there is no wind.
Rental Area
Beginner Route
Beginners can paddle in protected waters; McCovey Cove, Mission Creek.
Along the way you can paddle under Lefty O'Doul draw bridge and visit
unique houseboats in the creek. Round trip takes one hour. Famillies
with children should stay in this area.
Intermediate Route
If you have solid paddling skills (able to paddle fast, turn quickly,
and go reverse), you may venture into main part of the bay. 2
hour paddling along the scenic San Francisco downtown and The Ramp restaurant
is popular if the condition allows.
* The paddling condition
of San Francisco bay is affected by many elements (moving water, wind,
boat traffic, special events) and knowing the condition before heading
out is important. Paddlers should check the tide
chart at each landmark and weather.
We can help you planning for the best route when you arrive at the shop.
Advanced Route
Advanced paddlers
frequent to Treasure Island (3 hour trip), but you must be out of channel
by 1pm to avoid getting caught in wind. Rental boundary ends at Pier
27 even for advanced paddlers. Because of strong conditions and heavy
boat traffic past this point, we only offer escorted trips past the
boundary.
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trips from calendar
Recommended Things to Bring
Change of clothes, extra shoes, bottled water, and cell phone in a
waterproof pouch.
Additional items to consider: water resistant or waterproof shells,
sunglasses with leash, sunblock, moisture wicking layer, hat, gloves,
towel, and waterproof camera.
For San Francisco Giants game; AM radio in a waterproof bag
Rental Restrictions
You should be able to swim 25ft.
Children should be over 4 feet tall and should be with a guardian.
If you are not sure about your friend's paddling ability, join a guided
trip or tour. It includes everything for a great first day in kayaking;
lesson, scenic route, sea touring kayak, guide on the water
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trips from calendar
McCovey Cove Experience
$44 adult
$37.40 student
Baseball fans flock to McCovey Cove for a chance of life time: catching
a splash hit.
This package includes everything you need to enjoy McCovey Cove exprience
for the entire game (which sometimes lasts 5 hours). It includes;
kayaking lesson
rental of sit-on-top kayak, dry jacket, splash pants, dry bag, life
jacket, paddle
Touring Kayak Rental
Seatouring kayaks is available for rental if you demonstrate a self-rescue
capability. You can take a written test. Both paddlers need
certifications for a double touring kayak.
Rental rate is the same as sit-on-top, but two hour miminum applies
for touring kayaks.
Discounted Rental Credit
If you have recent paddling experience, save money and time by buying
rental credits. You get;
discounts on hourly rental ($12.50 per hour)
served ahead of walk-in customers
save time at check-out
Take-away Rental
Sit-on-top Kayak
Single: $60, Double: $80 per day
Includes: pfd, paddle, dry bag, wetsuit
Touring Kayak
Single: $70, Double: $100 per day
Includes: pfd, paddle, dry bag, wetsuit, dry jacket, sprayskirt, paddle
float, bildge pump, sponge
Canoe
Old Town Discovery 18ft: $90 per day
Includes: pfd, paddle, dry bag, wetsuit
Second day is 40% off
Additional days are 60% off
Car top kit rental (4 straps, 2 foam pads) is $5 per day.
Season Pass
You get unlimited kayak and gear rental.
Individuals
$69 per month (with 3 month minimum commitment), $20 additional person
Group
$39 per month (with 3 month minimum commitment)
Group rate applies to 10 or more people, company, etc.
10 Hour Rental Pass
$130 per 10 hour pass
Not transferrable.
Pass holders need to make reservations.
Hiring a Guide
Kayak guide or chase boat: $90/hr
Minimum $300 per trip
Cleaning Fee
You need to return the rental gear and kayaks in a clean condition.
You can wash the gear and kayaks in provided rinse stations and place
them on racks.
Otherwise, the following cleaning fee applies:
$20 per hour or $4 per item (whichever is greater).
Cancellation or Changes
If you cancel at least 24 hours in advance, you will receive a complete
refund. Just notify us by a phone call or email. Store credit is given
afterwards.
7 day policy applies for groups of 10 or more.
Rain or Stormy Conditions
A rain forecast does not necessarily cancel an event or a reservation,
although we usually cancel an event if there is
over 10% chance of "rain"
over 30% of "shower"
Strong wind will cancel an event.
Please call or email if you have questions about the weather. If cancelled,
we can 1) reschedule the event to another day, 2) give you a store credit,
or 3) give you a full refund.
Walk-in Rental
We serve customers with reservation first. You will not have to wait
if you reserve by phone or purchase Discount Credits online. Walk-in
customers are taken first come first served basis.
Group Rental
We offer 10% group discounts for over 10 people if you reserve in advance.
Call or email us with how many people, approximate height & weight,
experience level, and preferred dates and times. We try to create a
special and unique event that meets your interests and budget.
Usually we can accomodate up to 20 people with no reservation. There
is no group discount for such drop-ins.
Available Kayaking Gear
Beginner rentals include kayak, life vest, and paddle. If appropriate,
we provide extra gear at no charge:
Dry jacket
Dry bag (for camera, phone, wallet)
Pogies (paddle mittens)
Spray skirt
Paddle float, bilge pump, sponge
Wetsuit
Booties
Car-top kayak kit
If you are not renting a kayak from us, you can rent each item for $5
per day.
Kayak Selections
We offer singles, doubles, and canoes for rentals. Most popular kayaks
are located on the dock for easy launch. Additional kayaks are available
from storage rack.
Our kayak selections range from stable sit-on-top kayaks to fast sea-touring
kayaks. We carry most popular models from Ocean Kayak, Old Town, and
Necky that are suitable for navigating larger lake, bay, and sea.
Touring kayaks can be used only if you provide a self-rescue capability.
You can bring a certification within a year or pass a written test.
Both paddlers need certifications for a double touring kayak.
There are enough kayaks for over 100 people, but making a reservation
helps you to get on the water faster (especially if there are over 20
people).
Popular Course
The following map shows nearby area. Estimated time to reach each destination
is given for planing.
Yellow Line
Bay Bridge - 20 min
Cupid's Arrow - 30min
Ferry Building- 45 min
Blue Line
McCovey Cove - 10 min
Lefty O'Doul Draw Bridge - 20 min
Mission Creek Houseboats - 30 min
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