Kayak Today

Rentals & River Trips in South County, Rhode Island

Kayak Today - RI
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April - October    Reservations:  Call after 5:30 p.m. Mon.-Fri.  (401)783-0599, (401) 207-6511 or e-mail marief1@cox.net

Trips Available:  Saturday and Sundays Only.

  

Upper Wood River

Kayak Today welcomes you to explore the scenic waterways in South County, Rhode Island. 

We are a Full-Service Kayak Rental Company.  We bring all the equipment you need to make a day on the water possible to your choice of locations.  All of the trips are self-guided.  

Trips / Rentals Include:

  •  Kayaks with waterside delivery & pickup
  •  Lifejackets and paddles
  •  Dry bags 
  •  Safety gear
  •  Map
  •  Shuttle service when applicable
  •  Safety review
  •  River Orientation

Some kayaking experience is recommended for all outings.

Parties of 1-7. 

Location OptionsThe locations offered are very peaceful, scenic and usually abundant with wildlife.The water is really clean! These are flatwater river trips.  

Self-Guided Option- A map & course information will be provided.  We'll meet you at the take-out spot & shuttle you up to the put-in spot / starting point.  

Guides available upon request.

Dawn to Dusk service.  We know the wildlife is most active, the lighting most magnificent &  the water most calm at daybreak.  We wouldn't want you to miss some of the best hours of the day. Name your time & we'll meet you at the put-in spot.

Thank you for your business!
We wish you a very pleasurable & safe kayaking experience. 

Go today! 1 - 2  hours advance notice is all we need.  Call Kayak Today - 401-207-6511


Our Kayaks:  We rent Heritage kayaks; singles and doubles.  These boats are ideal for the flatwater river trips we offer.

Our kayaks were made by a company that takes extreme pride in building safe, stable, user friendly kayaks. They are wide, comfortable, have built in flotation & are roomy enough to stow extra clothes, a lunch & the safety gear we provide and still have the leg room you need to stretch.  

We use the Deluxe models of Heritage kayaks.  Options include:Traditional FeatherLite 9.5, FeatherLite Anglers 9.5, RedFish 12', RedFish 14', FeatherLite Tandem 14' & Dolphins.  See them at www.heritagekayaks.com

Lifejackets- You will be fitted with a clean, comfortable, adjustable PFD that will allow you to paddle freely. There's no arm restrictions with these lifejackets.

Paddles are lightweight & each have a leash should you decide to jump out for a swim or a explore a beach, island, sandbar or other interesting spot.

Dry bags are provided to keep your valuables safe, keep your food, wallet, cellphone, towel dry.

Ropes are tucked inside each kayak to enable you to secure your boat in a windy area in case you want to get out for a bit. 

Safety gear including whistle, bilge pump & bailer and first aid kits are within hands reach in the kayak.

Maps are provided to give explorers the big picture and the details necessary to stay on track.

Before heading out we will provide basic safety and river/waterway orientation. We will assist you in becoming comfortable about the boat, the selected waterway, the area you will be exploring and the equipment you will be using.

The best part about the trips is the location in which you will be paddling.  These are very scenic, remote and peaceful places with wildlife and clean water.  Pack a picnic and enjoy your outing.


Pawcatuck River

Kayak Today
Kingston, Rhode Island

Cell: 401-207-6511

401-783-0599

marief1@cox.net 


The Wood River.  Where would you like to explore?


An early September morning... Wood River


Who are we?

Kayak Today is owned and operated by a local mom & dad who love to be outdoors and in & on the water. Dad is the fisherman who is quite good at finding the fish. Mom is the nature enthusiast who just loves to be out exploring.

We continuously strive for improved training and implementation of standarized practices of the American Canoe Assoiciation.  We are Certified in US Coast Guard Boating Safety, American Red Cross CPR and Community First Aid.  Narragansett  and Westerly Pawcatuck Chamber of Commerce-member; RI Blueways, partner.


Wood River


Picture courtesy of our guide, Gail F.


We bring the kayaks and gear to your choice of locations.


Down the river and into the woods...Pawcatuck River


The Lower Wood River is full of fragrance. June


The bike path over the Great Swamp.