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KAYAK RENTALS in qathet, B.C.
Touring or Recreational Polymer Kayaks
Touring Kayaks have two cargo hatches and a long hull for distance paddling.
SINGLES: NECKY: 16.5’ NARPA (60 lbs) & the 17’ LOOKSHA IV (62 lbs) – have low profile decks, a double chine and a rockered hull. Yes, multi-chine hulls have many performance advantages, but they also allow Necky to produce a pleasingly rigid plastic boat.
DOUBLE: NECKY 18′ AMARUK (91 lbs) – a shorter and sleeker double with good stability and ample room for cargo. A very dry boat with four flotation compartments.
Recreational kayaks have more open cockpits, fewer cargo hatches and (typically) a shorter hull for paddling around one area/bay. Some have a foot controlled rudder.
SINGLES: 9’ KEOWEE - (36 lbs) sits solidly in the water, turns in a wink, and tracks well. Compact, with a roomy 39’ x 17’ cockpit; foot pegs and optional child seat. Great for beaches or lake shore fun. A convenient day trip boat. A popular rental for big motor boaters to stow onboard until ready to explore the Sounds nook n crannies.
Manitou II
DOUBLE: 14’ 8” MANITOU II - (79 lbs) The perfect marriage of a recreational and touring vessel, with a back hatch and dual design roomy cockpits for the rest of your gear as it has full sprayskirts. The foot-operated rudder improves tracking and turning on long paddles or open-water traverses. This kayak is mostly used for multi-day tripping in Desolation. The easily adjustable stern seat makes it quick to convert between tandem and solo setups too. Lastly, this tandem kayak allows two adults and a child (or pooch) to cruise in steady and stable comfort with its removable child saddle seat.
time single double keowee
1 day $ 80 $125 $ 60
2 day $120 $175 $ 100
3 day $155 $220 $135
4 day $185 $270 $165
5 day $215 $310 $190
6 day $245 $350 $215
7 day $275 $390 $240
8 day $305 $430 $265
All rentals are per calendar day (not 24 hrs)
price does not include 7% PST or 5% GST
Credit Card Surcharge - A surcharge of 2.4% will apply to all credit card payments.
Alternatively, you may wish to pay by WISE or eTransfer to: info@canoeingbc.com which will not incur a surcharge.
Rental pick up is 8 am (or later). Latest return time is 9 pm (watercrafts already cleaned).
We also rent a chart of Desolation Sound in a waterproof case for $5 / day
KAYAK RENTAL INCLUDES: 1 (single) or 2 (double) PFDs, spray skirt(s), paddles, throw bag (for emergencies only-not to be uncoiled), paddle float, bilge pump
We also rent a water case for a chart.
ALWAYS EMPTY THE BOAT BEFORE BRINGING IT UP ON SHORE
REMEMBER* The easiest way to damage a boat is by dragging it up on shore or loading it on shore.