RE: [Paddlewise] kayak rentals?

From: Bob Denton <BDenton_at_aquagulf.com>
Date: Mon, 5 Apr 1999 09:40:44 -0400
You might try to find an instructor in the area and combine rentals with
instruction. Especially if you have a few more advanced boats for rent.

cu

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From:	owner-paddlewise_at_lists.intelenet.net
[mailto:owner-paddlewise_at_lists.intelenet.net] On Behalf Of T. Lyle
Sent:	Friday, April 02, 1999 12:44 AM
To:	paddlewise_at_lists.intelenet.net
Subject:	[Paddlewise] kayak rentals?

OK All -

Normally I'm just a lurker, but you guys must have advice or opinions about
renting kayaks.  The company I work with owns part interest in waterfront
condominiums in the Big Bend area of Florida's Gulf Coast, a beautiful area
and a warm-water paddler's paradise.  We have considered providing kayak
rentals for guests and others, and being an avid local kayaker, I have been
delegated to figure out how.  Initially we wold start with a small fleet of
2-4 boats, and see what the response is like.  My two biggest concerns are
potential legal liability and cost of acquiring the boats.  The local
waters are calm, and a beginner's paradise, but of course if there is a way
to get into trouble, someone will figure out how.  Secondly, does anyone
know if any boat manufacturers would assist such a venture with discounted
boats and equipment (after all it is a form of advertising).  Currently,
there is no one else renting kayaks in the area.  This being such a great
sport, I would love to introduce others to it and invite the 'weather
whiners' down for a break in the sun (come in the winter & spring, this
place is a sweltering sauna in the summer).  Of course it would always be
great to have a few more boats at my disposal.  Worth the effort?  Advice
or opinions anyone?

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