GBH Canoe and Kayak Rental Program

Stop by the shop to reserve your Oru kayak today! You may also add life jackets or paddles to your reservation.

Get in touch with us to rent!

Pick Up & Pricing

Pick up Oru folding kayaks at the shop (823 Mass):

Oru folding kayaks

Daily pricing:

Lake: $50
Inlet: $55
Beach: $60

Pick up after 9 am (10 am Sundays) and return by noon the next day. After noon, you will be charged for a second day.

Paddles and personal floatation devices can be added to rentals free of charge.

Before picking up the kayak, you need to watch the video describing folding and unfolding of the kayak. It is available at this link. Please return the kayak folded!

You will need to give us your name, phone number and address and sign a release form. If another person will be using the kayak, they need to sign a release form also.

Rental is subject to availability.

These kayaks are for use on lakes and in conditions where wind will not be a serious factor. Be mindful of the wind when you pick when you make your kayaking plans. It is much harder to go into the wind than with the wind!

Capacity Limits:

Schedule a group rental!

We'll deliver and pick up boats for a group on scheduled day(s). Price determined based on number of people, location and boats used.

We sponsor weekly trips. Learn more about those trips here!

You must use a life jacket at all times while in the boat. If you will provide your own life jacket, please bring it with you when you pick up the boat. Life jackets can be add to rentals free of charge.
You will need to give us your name, phone number and address and sign a release form. Payment due at time pick/before start of trip.
Paddles can be added to rentals for free.
We will transport the canoes that we rent (other than Oru folding kayaks). We are not able to transport people or boats owned by others.
If you pick up the canoe or kayak, you can take them anywhere in Kansas, Missouri, or Arkansas, but be sure you have any needed permits, especially for community lakes.