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- Family owned for over 50 years -
Oak Orchard Canoe Kayak Experts
- Open year round -
www.OakOrchardCanoe.com
Phone Order Hotline (10am-6pm EST) ..................(800)452-9257
email us: oakorchardcanoe@rochester.rr.com
"Waterport Store" (between Rochester and Niagara Falls)
Store Hours: M,W,TH,FR: 10am to 6pm. SAT:10am to 5pm.
2133 Eagle Harbor Waterport Rd
Waterport, NY 14571
(for gps use Albion, NY 14411)
ph; 585-682-4849
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"Welcome to the BIGGEST - LITTLE canoe and kayak shop in the world" |
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Rentals
Canoes, Kayaks and Stand Up Paddleboards - Rentals & Lessons
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........SORRY, NO RENTALS or LESSONS THIS YEAR..............
Things to know before you come:
Reservations are necessary and are secured by a deposit
for a specific date. We hold a drivers license as a security deposit until
equipment is returned. (Or a
sizeable deposit may be placed on a charge card.) Payment
for Rentals is due. Renters are responsible for any damaged/lost
equipment and must sign a lost equipment agreement and 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 4 or more boats contact us to make
reservations. (585)682-4849
click here to
view or print rental agreement
(recommended)
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At Oak Orchard's Waterport
location, we rent five days a week.
Tuesdays and Sundays we are closed.
There are two
different renting options you can Choose from: (with or without our shuttle)
Both require Reservations and Boat Pick Up Times are necessary for Do It
Yourself or with Shuttle - Call!
Reserve your date & start time with a
cash deposit. Otherwise, it's first come - first served
Choose from CANOES (holds two people) or KAYAKS (one and two).
Parents with children
under 10 years of age, we offer Canoes (holds up to 2 adults and 2 kids) and Kayaks (solo & tandem)
bridge 4 thru 6 on flatwater (Lake Alice).
Oak Orchard Canoe, Inc. has on water dockage at bridge 6 suitable for family picnics (no facilities)
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1. Do-it-Yourself - $39.90 +tax, (per craft).
- come to pick up the Boat, Paddles,
PFD's and car top Foam blocks at the store and take the boat on your own vehicle to
where ever you like. (3 canoes, or up to 4 kayaks can fit into a fullsize 8 foot pickup bed, on their sides.)
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2. The River Trip - $89.90 +tax, (per craft).
- is a Shuttle that leaves at 10 am, 11am or Noon (Please arrive early -We will not wait for late arrivals.)
and transports all necessary equipment (including boats) to "bridge 1"
of the Oak Orchard River. We'll 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 approx. 3 1/2 hours. Make arrangements to
leave your car at this take out. Add $25. All others, wanting to make the complete trip,
will make arrangements to leave their vehicles at "bridge 6" (Lake
Alice).($89.90 per boat.)
see map of Oak Orchard River - click here! |
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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. All "on water" occupants of rented canoes & kayaks must agree to wear
the provided PFD's (or, please, don't ask to rent our boats)
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 of 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
everything except your lunch! |
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Waterport Rental
Rates
"The Oak
Orchard River is one of New York's finest for Canoeing or Kayaking."
Waterport Store
Charge Card "Deposit" for value of gear rented is Required. - OR... Leave a Driver's License or registration
as a deposit until all equipment is returned. (note; $10 fee for charge card use as security deposit)
Rental Payment is due.
Reservations may be made by calling 585-682-4849
-Rental Rates include Paddles and Lifejackets-
Rentals are due back 15 minutes prior to closing. Late returns will be subject to a $40 late fee.
2133 Eagle Harbor Waterport Rd, PO Box 186, Waterport, NY 14571
CANOE
Rental Do-it-Yourself
...........$39.95 Shuttle to Lake Alice add $10 per craft. (with rentals paid).
(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) - Drivers License held as Deposit.
The most fun, the most convenient is our River Trip Deluxe
Canoe Rental with Shuttle...
$89.90 + tax per boat. ...
Bridges 1 thru 6; ...two people per canoe.
Bridges 1 thru 4; ...Add $25. to have your rental be picked up at bridge 4. [You will leave your car at bridge 4 - end of moving waters!] (flat fee divided by # of canoes in your group)
We pick them up there... You drive home from bridge 4.
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)
KAYAKS
ONE person Kayak RentalDo-It-Yourself...$29.95 for one kayak, per day + tax; (per craft).
TWO Person Kayak Rental Do-It-yourself... $39.95 per tandem kayak, per day + tax. Shuttle to Lake Alice add $10 per craft.
Kayak Rental with Shuttle...
ONE person Kayak; Bridges 1 thru 6 shuttle. $89.90 + tax. (per craft)
Bridges 1 thru 4; ...Add $25. to have your rental be picked up at bridge 4. [You will leave your car at bridge 4 - end of moving waters!] (flat fee divided by # of kayaks in your group)
We pick them up there... You drive home from bridge 4.
TWO person Kayak; Bridges 1 thru 6 shuttle. $89.90 + tax. (per craft)
Bridges 1 thru 4; ...Add $25. to have your rental be picked up at bridge 4. [You will leave your car at bridge 4 - end of moving waters!] (flat fee divided by # of kayaks in your group)
We pick them up there... You drive home from bridge 4.
PADDLE BOARD
Rental Do-it-Yourself
...........$39.95 per Day. Shuttle to Lake Alice add $10 per craft.
Note; (with rentals paid).
(boards 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) - Drivers License held as Deposit.
Weekend Rental
(Do-it-Yourself -PaddleBoard, Canoe or Kayak) $89.90 +tax (per craft).
Pick up Friday pm and return Sunday pm (or Monday 10am)
-Please note store
hours!
Wenonah Ultralight Kevlar Canoe (40 lbs)
Full day Rental Only........$199./day (weekly rate is $149./day)
17' Royalex Touring Canoes
(65 lbs) Light Weight
Full day Rental Only........$119./day (weekly rate is $89./day)
Transient Rentals (out of area) Charge Card "Security Deposit" for value of gear rented is Required. - OR... Leave a Driver's License or registration
as a deposit until all equipment is returned. (note; $)
Security deposit on your charge card until all equipment
and boats are returned in due time and good condition. Deposit amount is based on retail value of equipment you rent.
Sorry - No Exceptions.
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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 Paddle Boards, Canoeing or Kayaking
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Just give us a call, we can set up an appointment for your
private lesson or a group 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.
Lesson: 1 to 1 ½ hours as necessary
Available topics include:
Solo Canoeing,
Tandem Canoeing,
SUP -stand-up paddle boards,
Sit on Top Kayaking,
Kayak Touring,
Tandem Kayaking.
Waterport Store;
Canoe, Kayak or Paddle Board Lessons
........Lesson dates and times are set by appointment
only.
Please Call. ph;(585) 682-4849
Lesson Prices:
$69 per person [for one to six people]
$49 per person [for more than six people]
All lessons off our own private docks - Get started Today! |
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