Type of Boats Available to Rent
We have several different types and styles of kayaks available to rent. For single person kayaks we have two tiers: Basic and Premium. The basic kayaks have two options: sit-inside and a sit-on-top. For the Premium Kayaks we three options: Premium Sit-inside, Premium Sit-on-top, and the Versa. The Versa is a flatter hull design with a comfortable seat but is a great design for fishing, paddling with your dog or paddling with a child. Additionally, the tandem kayaks (two-person kayaks) also come in a basic and premium tier. Also available to rent are canoes and kids kayaks. Below you will find descriptions and additional details about each boat type to help in choosing your boat option. You are welcome to call us if you need help figuring the best option.
Basic Kayak Rental
When you make your reservation online you can pick one of these two kayak types. During your online reservation process, if the date is “greyed” out then we are sold out of a specific type of boat you have selected. You will then need to look for a different style of boat. Feel free to call us if you need assistance.
Basic Sit-on-top Kayak
(Jackson Riviera)
The Jackson Riviera Sit-on-top kayak is one of our most popular boats. It has a molded seat that provides great support to your back and is comfortable. Overall, it is very stable, easy to paddle and easy to control on the water. This is a great choice for any age, but in particular this is popular choice with our young adults, youth and first-time paddlers. The storage behind the seat will hold a small cooler or bag.
Basic Sit Inside Kayak
(Perception Sound)
The Perception Sound kayak makes paddling easy with the perfect combo of comfort, features and portability. The Sound’s hull creates ultimate stability and smooth steering to track straight and stay on course with minimal effort. It has two molded-in rod holders, a spacious rear storage zone with bungee cord security for small to medium sized coolers or bags, and a padded seat with good leg room.
Premium Kayak Rental
Our premium kayaks have three options to reserve: Sit-inside, Sit-on-top or Versa model. All these options have a comfortable stadium style seat, extra storage and are very stable boats.
Premium Sit Inside kayak
(Jackson Tripper)
Our most stable boat. Lots of room for a dog or a young child (typically 3 years old to 7 years old) to sit in the kayak with you. Easy to get in and out of. Although the Jackson Tripper is technically considered a sit inside kayak, it features a spacious interior with lots of leg room for tall folks or for the paddler that needs just a little more room and stability.
Premium Sit-on-top kayak
(10 or 12 foot)
Our Premium Sit-on-top kayaks come in either a 10-foot or 12-foot length. These are very comfortable sit-on-top kayaks with a stadium style seat. They feature a spacious deck, lots of storage and a very comfortable seat. When you make your reservation, let us know if you have a preference between a 10 foot or 12-foot length.
The Versa
(Liquid Logic Versa)
The Versa is a premium sit-on-top kayak with a very comfortable seat and lots of room. The flatter hull design makes it easy to get in and out of. Overall, it is an extremely stable design and is a great platform if you are paddling with a dog, a child, or those that want a kayak that is easy on the knees and back. This is a great option for fisherman.
What makes it a Premium?
Tandem Kayak Rental
Tandem Kayaks are two person kayaks. There are two tiers of tandems you can reserve: Basic and Premium.
Basic Tandem Kayak
(Jackson Riviera)
The Jackson Riviera basic tandem kayak has two molded in seat which are very comfortable and support your back. Behind the rear seat, is a small space for a bag or small cooler. The Jackson Riviera Tandem is a super stable boat and the molded seats are more comfortable than you might think. This is a great boat for families that want to put an adult in the back and a child in the front or for a group of friends that want to paddle together instead of individual kayaks.
450 lb capacity
Premium Tandem Kayak
Jackson Tripper-T
The Jackson Tripper-T is a sit-inside style two-person kayak that features two comfortable frame seats that allows you to paddle the kayak solo, with two people, or even turn the front seat around so you can see the other paddler. It is extremely stable and has a high weight capacity (550 lbs) so it can easily hold two adults and a child. Additionally, it has a larger space behind the seat for a cooler or whatever you need to bring with you for the day.
Wilderness Systems Targa 130T
The Wilderness Systems Targa 130T is a stable, comfortable and easy to paddle sit-on-top design. The camp-style seat system delivers maximum comfort, and the elevated stern seat provides greater visibility when paddling. Additionally, there is storage behind the seat and also in the front. This a great option for a relaxing day on the water.
Jackson Kayak Tripper T
550 lb capacity
450 lb capacity
Premium Tandem Kayak Features
Canoes
We rent the Mad River Journey 156 canoes. These are stable canoes with plenty of room to put a child in the middle of canoe or for your gear or cooler. For a more enjoyable trip on the river, we recommend only two adults per canoe. However, small children can also ride in the center of the boat, but we recommend no more than two children ride in the middle of the canoe.
1100-pound capacity with enough room for a cooler or small kids to sit in the middle
Kids Kayaks
Higher Pursuits offers kids kayaks so that families can begin to introduce kids to the joy of paddling their own boat in a kayak that is sized for them. Kids come in all shapes and sizes and sometimes they grow over the winter and are ready for a smaller adult kayak. Either way, we can help your family decide if a kid’s kayak is the best option or if your child is ready for a small adult kayak.
You can now reserve a kids kayak through our online reservation system.
The weight limit is 100 lbs to reserve the kids kayak, generally kids that are in the 5th grade or higher need a regular adult kayak.
