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Oak Orchard Canoe & Kayak Experts
- 34 years of Service -
www.oakorchardcanoe.com
Order by Phone(10am-6pm EST) ..................(800)452-9257
"Waterport" (between Rochester and Niagara Falls) ........... (585)682-4849
"Rochester" (on beautiful Irondequoit Bay) .............................. (585)288-5550
email us: oakorchardcanoe@rochester.rr.com |
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"Welcome to the BIGGEST - LITTLE canoe shop in the world" |
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Things to know before you
come:
Reservations are necessary and are secured by a cash deposit
for a specific date. We hold a drivers license as a security deposit. Payment
for Rentals is Cash or Check only. Renters are responsible for any damaged
equipment and must sign a liability release. We supply all paddles, PFD's, Car
Top Carriers, Tie down Ropes, Etc. There is a $5 Fee for boats or PFD's
returned MUDDY. Cancellations accepted up
to 24 hours before.
For very large groups we can arrange to meet everyone at
the put in site. For groups with 5 or more boats contact Bill Finley to make
reservations.
click here to
view or print rental agreement
(recommended)
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At Oak Orchard's Waterport
location, we rent six days a week.
Tuesdays we are closed.
There are two
different renting options you can Choose from:
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1. Do-it-Yourself
- this means you come to pick up the Boat, Paddles,
PFD's and Foam blocks at the store and take the boat with your own vehicle
where ever you like.
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2. The River Trip
- The River Trip is a Shuttle that leaves every hour on
the hour and transports all necessary equipment (including boats) to "bridge 1"
of the Oak Orchard River. Our Instructor will help unload your boats and give
you any paddling advice you might need. The down river trip to "bridge 4", end
of the fast water (class 1), will take aprox. 3 1/2 hours. Make arrangements to
leave your car at this take out. All others, wanting to make the complete trip,
will make arrangements to leave their vehicles at "bridge 6" (Lake
Alice).
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Bill,
Just a note to say how much I appreciated your kindness on both of our
kayaking trips last week. We loved the river and all the wildlife we saw
along the way. We also appreciated the great equipment, shuttle, map and
most of all - you. You make Oak Orchard Canoe my favorite destination.
Susan
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Oak Orchard Creek
River Trip Requirements!
1. Please, no participants under 10
years of age for River Trip bridges 1 thru 4 (see
map).
2. Scheduled trips with deposits shall proceed if light
rain is forecast - but NO trip shall proceed if lightning/thunder or high water
levels are noted!
3. Please print and read the
rental agreement from this site. We
will need to have this read and signed by all participants before your river
trip.
4. Bring appropriate lunch, drinks & footwear to walk
in the water if necessary. Hats and eyeglass retainers are also suggested.
(Footwear, hats, eyeglass retainers & dry bags are available at our
store.)
5. No age restrictions are necessary for the Lake
Alice flatwater portion of the trip (bridges 4 thru 6). |
River Float Trips on the Beautiful Oak Orchard River
By Bill Finley
What better way to spend an afternoon than canoeing or kayaking the many waterways
of Orleans County? Explore the several streams, all summer long, that run within
Orleans. Most have good flow levels throughout the year and let's not forget the
remarkable NYS Erie Barge Canal. We have Do-It-Yourself rentals or call to arrange
rental with shuttle service. We can drop your vehicle at bridge 4 or at bridge six
(see map).
Probably the best known stream for self-propelled craft is the beautiful, sparkling
waters of the Oak Orchard River, a popular site for thousands of Western New Yorkers
and indeed travelers from other states and Ontario. A small car-topped boat, a paddle
and a Coast Guard approved PFD (personal floatation device) are all you need to get
started. The river is free, no licensing necessary on these small craft. Put-ins and
take-outs are free, although limited. With a map of the area, one can find the most
popular launching site at the bridge on Slade Road at Route 63 two miles north of Medina.
Other carry-ins include the bridges of Horan Road and Bates Road. A small take-out is
also located at the southwest corner of the Route 104 bridge at Culvert Road.
The end of the float trip, on the moving water, is the Yates-Carlton Townline
Knowlesville Road, about three miles north or Route 104. There is lots of parking for
shuttle vehicles. If you should decide to paddle all the way to the 6th and last bridge
at Waterport, this means no more moving or current waters. Definitely more difficult
paddling! But if you re not in a hurry you can pull out at our dock in Waterport where
your car can be waiting for you. Whew! You've been on the water now approximately 3½ to
4½ hrs.
While most property owners adjacent to put-ins and river fronts are friendly to paddlers,
others object strongly! So be ever respectful to any posted signs.
We paddlers have a saying in this sport of canoeing and kayaking - "Leave no trace" and
"If you must leave something, leave only ripples." This means that we carry out that
which we have brought in.
Recommended ages for the novice paddlers on this river is 10 years of age and older.
Skill levels aren't demanding but common sense should be very keen to spot fallen trees
(called strainers) impeding your path and to be wary of high water levels after heavy
rains. Never ever paddle alone and always wear a PFD. A change of clothes is always a
good idea should you "dump." It's very important to have good water shoes to protect
against sharp zebra mussel casings and other sharp objects on the river bottom.
Most of the river bottom is sandy/gravel with stretches of smooth shale rock. Paddling
downstream, the larger rocks are easily found while some are just below the surface
indicated by a "V" or turbulence. Avoid these, because of the sudden stop or hitting
some just to be spun around backwards. Low branches abound! So always duck forward and
never to the side. Two paddlers leaning to the same side will cause an upset boat. Also,
leave word with friends where you are going and when you should return.
Rentals are available, as is instruction and lessons. The cost to purchase your own craft
will run $300 to $3,000. Car-top racks to safely carry small boats and other items are a
wise investment. We install most Yakima and Thule racks purchased here at no additional
charge. Check Oak Orchard's own line of car-topping accessories. J-Cradles (carry kayaks
on their sides to save space), our Gull Wing Kayak Saddle (that won't dent your hull
like others) and our unbelievably simple SUV Kayak Roller Loaders (drops into the roof
top crack of most rear lift doors). All will improve the ease of loading and unloading
your boats. And unlike the box stores, we won't just walk you and your selection as far
as the cash register - you're on your own from there. We are a full service specialty
paddle shop since 1974.
Hope to see you on the river!
Large or
small groups welcome by appointment.
Both - Canoe & Kayak
Rentals available!!! |
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Leprechauns welcome!
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spend a half day than on the sparkling clean waters of the Oak Orchard River?
Float Trips can be arranged for the adventurous or the entire family. We supply
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Waterport Rental
Rates
"The Oak
Orchard River is one of New York's finest for Canoeing or Kayaking."
Rental
Payment by Cash or check please.
Reservations may be made by calling 585-682-4849
-Rates include all
necessary equipment-
2133
Eagle Harbor Rd
Canoes
Rental Do-it-Yourself
....................$29.95
(boats must be returned
at close of business or at 10am the next morning) or (pick up your rental the
evening before one hour before closing at no extra charge)
The most fun, the most convenient is our River Trip
Canoe or Kayak Rental with Shuttle...
one boat: $45, two or more:$40 ea.
Add $25 for bridge 4 pick-up (per trip, not per boat).
Click here for Oak Orchard River Trip
requirements.
(trips 3 1/2 to 5
hours can be arranged, novice to expert)
(boats must be returned at close of business)
Weekend Rental
(Do-it-Yourself -Canoe or Kayak)... $59.95
Pick up Friday pm and rent until Sunday pm or Monday am
-Please note store
hours!
Wenonah
Ultralight Kevlar Canoe (40 lbs)
(Do-it-Yourself)........$59.95
daily
(special weekly
rates!)
Wenonah "Spirit II" Royalex performance canoe
(Do-it-Yourself)........$39.95 daily
(special weekly rates!)
Kayaks
9' to 14' Kayak (Do-it-Yourself)........$29.95
9' to 14' Kayak w/suttle; ...$45 for one OR $40 for two or more
15' to 17' Kayak with rudder(Do-it-Yourself)........$39.95
2 Person Kayak (Do-it-Yourself)........$29.95
2 Person Kayak w/suttle; ...$45 for one OR $40 for two or more
Whitewater Kayaks
(3 day - Do-it-Yourself)........$79.95
With necessary equipment. Must be experienced and
paddling with an
experienced fellow paddler
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Rochester
Rental Rates
"Explore
Rochester's Secret Wilderness
by Canoe or Kayak."
Rental
Payment by Cash or check please.
-Rates include all necessary
equipment-
Hourly Rentals are First come First Served. Daily Rentals
may be reserved by calling our Rochester store at 585-288-5550
1350 Empire Blvd. Basic Rental (80 lb.Canoe OR Rec.Kayak)
First 60
minutes........$15
Each additional 30 minutes........$5
1/2 Day (4
hours)........$29
Full Day Rental........$39
Weekend Rental (Do-it-Yourself -Canoe or
Kayak)..$59.95
Pick up Friday pm and rent
until Sunday pm or Monday am
-Please note store
hours!
(Reservations accepted for full day or Weekend rentals
only)
Note: Flat fee of $15.
for a rental of less than 60 minutes!
Special weekly rates
available.
Call for details!
Shuttle to Ellison Park
(includes
rental)per boat........$35
Wenonah Ultralight Kevlar Canoe (40 lbs)
Full day Rental Only........$59.95
Wenonah "Spirit" Royalex Touring Canoes
(59 lbs)
Full day Rental Only........$39.95
Whitewater Kayaks
(3 day - Do-it-Yourself)........$79.95
Complete with necessary equipment. Experience and
common sense not included. Must be experienced and paddling with an experienced
fellow paddler.
Enjoy a Relaxing
Paddle from our store front
or
Take your Rental to the Water of your
Choice.
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To See a Map of the Oak Orchard River Trip
click below:
Thinking of purchasing a particular canoe or kayak???
We have dozens of specific models for you to choose
from.
Rent several and buy your favorite
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Need Lessons for Canoeing or Kayaking
???
Just give us a call we can
schedule you for one of our weekly classes or set up an appointment for a
private lesson.
We'll cover all the basics so you can get out on the water
safely and easily.
Boats, Paddles and Pfd's are
provided unless you already have your own.
Available topics include:
Solo Canoeing, Tandem Canoeing, Sit on Top Kayaking,
Kayak
Touring, and Tandem Kayaking.
Canoe or Kayak
Class..........$39.95 per person (3 or more people)
Canoe or Kayak
private lesson.......first person at $49.95
(second person at
$39.95).
(three or more people $39.95 ea.)
Private Lesson dates and times are set by appointment
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Want to learn how to paddle?
Want to meet new
people?
Check out our "Intro to Paddling
Tours".
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Intro to Paddling
Tours
(Boats, Paddles and Pfd's are provided
unless you already have your own.) |
Our Intro to Paddling Tours are the quickest and
easiest way to get acquainted with canoes or kayaks thru the help of our
experienced guides. These trips are always done right from our docks on
Irondequoit Bay.
Cost of the Intro to Paddling Tour is
$39.95 (per person)
[Maximum 8 people]
[@ 2.5 hours of paddling from our docks on Irondequiot Bay
Rochester Store: meet us every Friday
at 5:30 - 7:30pm
RSVP with Mike or Scott at our Rochester store.
ph:585-288-5550
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