Re: [Paddlewise] San Francisco Bay Rental

CCK (California Canoe and Kayak) is great place to rent with a good
selection of boats and most are only used for classes and rentals for one
season...so they should still be in pretty good shape.  They are the major
retailer for the Bay area...so they can probably accommodate a special
request or at least provide a similar boat to the type you paddle or the
type of trip.  They price by the day and then discount for extended rentals.
They are located in the Oakland Harbor area so either be prepared to paddle
some fairly uninspiring waters or transport the boat to better paddling
areas on the bay.

Sea Trek is another Bay area outfitter located in Sausalito.  They don't
have quite the same selection of rentals but they have a great location if
you don't want to transport the boat.  They have a great launch site in
protected waters not too far from the harbor entrance from there it's a
great paddle across Raccoon Straits to Paradise Cove or if you plan the
tides right not to far to head out the Gate and over to the beaches in
Marin.  If you're going out the gate you may not want to mention it when
you're renting.

Other great places to paddle and play...

Kayak Connection has two locations one in Santa Cruz and one at Elkhorn
Slough  they are really great people and can help you plan any kind of trip
you're up for.

Monterey...the major rental source their is Monterey Kayaks...mostly SOTs.

Have fun.
K---

Kelly O'Bryan
Director of Brand Marketing
Fleetwood Homes
office   909/351-3547
mobile  909/374-0464


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