How to find a good kayak rental company?

I like traveling and trying new things. I have been to 30 different city this past year. I have enjoy good food, good weather, roof top bars, and the beach. I also have enjoy learning and listening to interesting people. There are different rental programs across the country at universities and colleges. I came a cross a program about the local University of North Florida (UNF), they offer “Gear Check-out & Adventure Trips.” The students can use the gear for free, for example, kayaks, canoing, and rock climbing.

The programs offered University of North Florida (UNF) allow students, staff and visitors to learn about team work in different environment. I like to see programs like that be very success like it is at our local university.

Some of the best kayak rental companies are willing to help you by answerin all your questions show you how to use the equipment.

What other universities offers a program for students, staff, and visitors?

I find some additional universities and colleges like UNF. Here is some more information from: https://www.theoutbound.com

Appalachian State University in Boone, North Carolina

Located in the Blue Ridge Mountains, Appalachian State University is surrounded by nature’s playground. Students at App State have a wealth of outdoor opportunity right at their fingertips, as some of the East Coast’s best mountain biking, caving, climbing, and paddling are within an hour’s drive from the ASU campus. App State’s Outdoor Programs offers a range of activities, from backcountry cooking right on campus to 30-day international trips in places like New Zealand and Italy.

Berry College in Mount Berry, Georgia

Berry College has one of the world’s largest college campuses at roughly 27,000 acres at the foothills of the Appalachian Mountains. 16,000 of these acres include a Wildlife Management Area, where students can hike, bike, or horseback ride on over 40 miles of trails. And if the campus doesn’t satisfy your inner explorer, the Little River Canyon National Preserve and the Talladega and Chattahoochee National Forests are not too far away.

College of the Atlantic in Bar Harbor, Maine

Although this college may seem small with less than 400 students, COA’s community-focused-environment has a big impact on the natural world. All students enroll in the Human Ecology major and are encouraged to create their own curriculum within a set of loose guidelines. The guiding principle of this institution is to “remind us that we are part of a complex and interactive living world” and encourages students “to cross the boundaries of traditional disciplines and seek fresh combinations of ideas”. COA students live and breathe sustainability principles, as the college was the first in the US to become carbon-neutral.

What are the best places to rent kayaks in North East Florida?

Top five safety tips for kayaking:

1. Always wear a life jacket

Don’t simply have one on board like a lot of people do. Especially if you’re new to kayaking, getting comfortable with a kayak rental can come with it’s rocky beginnings. Be sure that you’re strapped into a kayak.

2. Children shouldn’t kayak alone

If you’re riding with younger children, consider renting a tandem or two-person kayak in order to keep the child as safe as possible.

3. Always tell someone where you will be going

Planning your route and letting someone know where you will be going and staying will ensure your safety in case something happens and you do not make it back when planned.

4. No fooling around

Have fun and enjoy yourself, but keep the shenanigans to a minimum while out on the water.

5. No alcohol while riding your kayak

This one should go without saying but there are a lot of people that still drink and kayak. You are not allowed to consume alcohol while riding any sort of boat, including a kayak.

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Tips for kayak rentals

Before you pull the trigger on the first company and the first kayak there are a few things that you should be aware of beforehand.

Location is key. Remember that you’ll need to kayak on the water so if you aren’t renting from a shop located right on the ocean or lake, you’re going to have to transport the kayak somehow. Don’t always expect the company to deliver.
Plan your adventure before renting the kayak. Are you going out for a day trip? An overnight adventure? How many people are going? Will you be bringing gear? A good kayak consultant will ask you these questions before renting a vessel but you should be aware of it before ever heading into the shop.
Price. There are lots of ways to get discounts while renting a kayak near me – you can easily negotiation bulk discounts for family or a better price if you want the kayaks for a couple of nights.

I was looking for a local list of places I could rent kayaks in north east Florida. Here is My top ten list:

Strike-Zone Fishing
REI
Campingworld Jacksonville
West Marine
Academy Outdoor + Sports
Beau Outfitters
Dicks Sporting Goods
Army – Navy Outdoors
Skate Board City
Palm Valley Outdoors

Some local stores offer kayak rentals like Palm Valley Outdoors. Stores like Dicks Sporting Goods has more then one location for people looking for Kayak rentals. West Marine is a marine but the off kayak rentals at most of their locations.

Helpful Youtube Video Titled “What Makes A Good Rental Kayak?”