What is the difference between a kayak and a canoe?
In a kayak, you ride close to the water, making it a little easier to turn and slightly more stable than a canoe. Kayaks have less storage space but still allow for a small cooler and a dry bag. In a canoe, you sit in a seat that is raised, making it a little more comfortable, yet it takes more effort and cooperation to turn, as the canoe is 17 feet in length. Canoes have ample storage and can carry items such as a large cooler, a dry bag, and beach chairs. Single kayaks are the easiest boats to navigate. Canoes and double kayaks require the element of cooperation which can be a little more challenging, as well as rewarding.
Canoe
Two adults & one child
Weight Capacity = 400 lbs including gear
Canoes will require two adults or one adult and a teen to navigate the boat. We recommend two persons per canoe, though a third can fit if the party is under 75 pounds.
There are two seats in a canoe, and the third rider sits on the floor of the boat. Bringing a seat-back, towel or stadium cushion is recommended for greater comfort.
If anyone in your party weighs more than 300 lbs, they need to paddle a larger single canoe only. Please contact us to request a larger boat.
Double Kayak
Two average-sized adults OR one adult and one child.
Weight Capacity = 400 lbs
Sit-on-top
A double kayak is easier to navigate compared to a canoe and can be managed by two adults OR one adult and one child.
If anyone in your party weighs more than 300 lbs, they need to paddle a larger single kayak only. Please contact us to request a larger boat.
Single Kayak
One average-sized person
Weight Capacity = 275-350 lbs
Sit-on-top OR Sit inside
We offer two types of single kayaks. Sit inside style and sit on top style. We recommend the sit on top if you are a beginner, very tall, or weigh over 300 pounds.
If anyone in your party weighs more than 300 lbs, they need to paddle a larger single kayak only. Please contact us to request a larger boat.
Stand up paddle board (SUP)
One adult
Weight Capacity = 300 lbs
If you are a beginner at the SUP, please be aware that our trips run on moving water with a more challenging learning curve than flat water.
If anyone in your party weighs more than 300 lbs, they need to paddle a larger single kayak only. Please contact us to request a larger boat