Canoe & Kayak Rentals

Rentals:

All of our rentals include paddles, PFDs, bailer & sponge, and cartopping gear (rope, straps, & foam blocks).

You can find all photos of boats, prices, and specs at the bottom of this page.

 

Canoe and kayak deposits are non-refundable and non-transferable.  If circumstances beyond our control cause us to cancel any reservation (extremely rare!), we will promptly refund your deposit in full. 

A Release of Liability form is required to be signed by all members of the rental party.

 

Choosing your Canoe or kayak

In choosing your canoe, first consider the purpose and style of your trip

For Basecamp Trips...

If you are planning a trip to Saranac Lake Islands Campground or other base camp type trip then weight may not be your first consideration. For durability and a bit more economy we offer the Nova Craft 16' PAL. The Pal has two seats and is made of Nova Craft's proprietary fabric (or lay-up) called "Tuff Stuff". This results in not only amazing durability but a canoe that is 7-10 pounds lighter than the laminated plastic material that it replaces. Additionally, the Wenonah Auroa and Prospector are T-Formex canoes with excellent durability. Both are 16' tandem canoes with the Prospector coming in 15' and 16' options, and a weight of 62-71lbs model depending. 

When you have portages or when weight is more important...

For lake to lake trips with portages you may want to consider lighter weight Kevlar or Aramid* canoes. Longer boats may be more efficient and may carry the extra gear needed for longer trips. The Souris River Quetico 16 is our most stable Kevlar canoe. The Quetico 17, and the 17' We-No-Nah are higher volume, stable canoes that are still a joy to paddle even when loaded for multi-day trips. The We-No-Nah Escapade 16' 6",  We-No-Nah Adirondack  16',  We-No-Nah Escape 17'6" or Minnesota II 18.5' are higher performance, very efficient tandem cruising canoes. If your trip includes three adults then consider the Minnesota III. If the family dog or additional small people are joining you then the We-No-Nah Seneca should be considered. The Souris River Quetico 18 is our lightest weight three seat, family style canoe.  

*Note that there is no difference between Kevlar and Aramid canoes.  Kevlar® is the trademarked brand name for the aramid fiber made by DuPont™. However, due to it being the first para-aramid developed, its name is synonymous with the term aramid.

Going Solo...

Solo paddlers have the choice between "traditional solo" canoes (seats hung from the gunnels, paddled with a single blade) or "packboats", which have seating mounted on the floor (like a kayak). These are meant to be paddled with a double blade (kayak style).  These double paddle solos are popular in the Adirondacks due to their efficiency and light weight. We offer four traditional solos. The Souris River Tranquility is good for longer trips or bigger loads. The We-No-Nah Vagabond or Wilderness are great all around solos. Our "double paddle solo" canoes include the We-No-Nah Wee Lassie 10' and Wee Lassie 12' , which are lightweight recreational style boats. The 10' is a great children's boat or one for the lightweight, fanatical adult. The 12' is a good boat to explore, fish or paddle with a group in similar boats. For real performance or efficient "Point A to Point B" type trips we offer the Placid Boatworks Spitfire 12' and Rapidfire 15'.

In choosing your kayak...

We break kayaks into three categories:

Recreational boats...

Are shorter, wider (more stable), and have a larger cockpit or seat opening. Our one offering is the Current Designs Solara 12', perfect for the larger paddler or anyone needing more stability.

Touring kayaks...

are longer and narrower; usually 13-15' in length. We offer three boats without rudders: Our Current Designs Breeze 13.5, our most popular plastic kayak, is stable and has a very user friendly cockpit and rear hatch. The Old Town Castine 140 and the Castine 145 are larger volume kayaks for progressively larger people. Our tandem Touring Kayak is the Old Town Dirigo 155T  (no rudder). This is a good boat for river trips, day trips or very lightweight overnights. All tandems include a portage cart for the asking.

Please click on the underlined name of the boat in left column to view image of boat.