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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. 28” at its widest.
Manitou II
DOUBLE Hybrid (Recreational/Touring Style): 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 spray skirts. 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. 28.5” at its widest.
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.
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 6 pm (watercrafts already cleaned). If you need later, please email your special request ahead of your trip dates.
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.