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    Car-Top Kayak, Canoe & Paddleboard Rental in Stowe

    Take self-guided paddling gear from Stowe to nearby waterways

    4.8 stars• 294 reviews

    Duration

    Day rental

    Includes

    Boat, paddle, life jacket

    Highlights

    Take a kayak, canoe, stand-up paddleboard, or inner tube from Stowe for a self-guided day on the water. Get outfitted with the gear and loading guidance you need to transport your rental on most vehicles.

    • Choose from kayaks, canoes, stand-up paddleboards, and inner tubes
    • Explore nearby lakes and reservoirs at your own pace
    • Transport boats on most vehicles, with or without a roof rack
    • Learn safe loading and unloading techniques from the outfitting staff
    • Bring clothes and shoes you are comfortable getting wet

    What's Included

    • Boat or paddlecraft rental
    • Paddle
    • Life jacket
    • Foam blocks
    • Straps
    • Loading and unloading instruction

    Important details

    • Pick up your rental after 10:00 am and return it before 5:00 pm
    • Everyone using the equipment must sign a waiver; adults sign separately, and a parent or guardian may add minors
    • A credit card is required to hold your reservation
    • Expect an automatic 18% gratuity charge, not included in the listed price, for groups of 6 or more participants
    • Prepare for rain-or-shine operation; conditions may require a delay, location change, or different equipment
    • Trailer rentals require trailer-driving experience and a vehicle with a flat-four connector; Rack & Roll requires a 2-inch ball hitch, while the 6 Rung Tree Trailer requires a 1 ⅞-inch ball hitch

    Cancellation Policy

    Free cancellation 48+ hours before start. No refunds within 48 hours or for no-shows. Full refund if the operator cancels due to adverse weather or unforeseen circumstances.

    Product ID: PGT49G

    FAQs

    Choose your own waterway. Nearby options include Waterbury Reservoir’s northern section (4 miles), Lake Lamoille (10 miles), Lake Elmore (14 miles), Green River Reservoir (16 miles), and Lake Eden (24 miles) from Stowe.

    Bring sunscreen, extra liquids or lunch, and zip-lock or dry bags for storage. Consider bringing a map of your planned waterway and a paddling trip plan.

    Meeting details

    Umiak Outdoor Outfitters, 849 South Main Street, Stowe, Vermont 05672

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