Please Note: The ocean in Haro Strait remains
around 5 degrees Celsius — persons renting kayaks from us must be able
to self-rescue themselves. Less experienced paddlers must be
accompanied by (an) experienced paddler(s) who can execute a kayak
rescue should they capsize. Please visit our Lessons
page to sign up for Self-Rescue and Assisted Rescue lessons. Renters
should be physically fit; knowledgeable about/understand the effects of
tides, currents, and wind; how to read a marine chart, tide and current
tables; how to obtain the marine weather reports and forecasts; what
equipment to bring (particularly for multi-day trips); how to treat for
hypothermia; and have basic first aid.
Please Note:
1. Discount rates apply upon 4th day and is the same as the 1/2
day rate for that size kayak
2. Kayaks must be returned by 7 PM unless by prior special arrangement or be charged
an extra day
3. Corporate and group rates are available, please ask:
4. See our
page on how to reserve/rent kayaks
Renters on multi-day trips:. Please let us
know which islands you plan to visit and when (date and time of
day) you will be back. We will alert the coast guard if you do not
return within a few hours of your expected return time if we do not hear
from you. If your expected return time changes while out on your
multi-day trip, please let us know by calling us (250) 686-2047.
We ask renters to leave a float plan (itinerary) with us and an
emergency contact number
WHAT IS PROVIDED WHEN YOU RENT?
- single or double kayak (has watertight bulkheads bow and stern)
- PFD (personal floatation device)
- one paddle per person
- pump
- spray skirt
- one spare paddle per group
- paddle float
- throw line
- sponge (one per group)
WHAT EQUIPMENT ARE YOU RESPONSIBLE FOR?
Everything needed that is not included on list above.
The following is a list of suggested equipment which relates
primarily to multi-day (overnight) kayaking trips. We suggest the
library as a great resource for gathering information. There are many
good books published on kayak safety and trip planning. You
are responsible for your trip preparation, planning, and outfitting
yourself appropriately, so your equipment and preparation should not be
limited to the items below, which is provided as an outline to
your preparation/gear list:
- hat, sunglasses, sunscreen
- warm clothing and extra clothing suitable for marine
weather conditions
- rain gear
- dry bags
- camping gear (tent, sleeping bag, mat)
- kitchen equipment (stove, fuel, pots, utensils, plates, cutlery)
- flashlight with extra batteries
- sufficient food and drinking water
- water shoes and runners
- towline readily accessible
- emergency communication device (such as VHF, cellular phone,
satellite phone) water-proofed and accessible
- emergency rescue telephone numbers for destined areas if using cel.
phone
- spare battery pack for emergency communication device
- capacity to receive and understand marine weather reports and
forecasts
- 3 flares per group, readily accessible with access to at least two
types, (parachute, smoke, multi-star)
- kayak equipment repair kit
- navigation equipment (marine chart, compass and the ability to use
them)
- first aid kit (consider emergency response time, first aid
training, allergies)
- second aid equipment (treating hypothermia)
- tide and current tables for destined areas
- extra line/rope
- swiss army knife
- matches/lighter
- medications, toiletry supplies, hand/dish soap
- leave your float plan with a relative or friend