Southeast Sea Kayaks in Ketchikan, Alaska

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Rental Kayaks at Gem Cove in George Inlet

Libra in Punchbowl Cove, Misty Fjords

Rental Kayaks by Current Designs and Pacific Watersports

Georgina enjoys paddling a rental Sirocco

Pacific Watersports Osprey in Rudyerd Bay, Misty Fjords National Monument





Bear boxes are an excellent idea to protect your food and the bears

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Kayak Rentals

Ketchikan and Misty Fjords are a kayakers' paradise. If you want to visit the Misty Fjords National Monument, please check out our Misty Fjords Trip Recommendations for ideas then explore our trip planning page and download the PDF form of the Misty Fjords Planner.

Southeast Sea Kayaks rents single and double kayaks. Our kayaks are top quality and in excellent condition - we rent the kayaks that we love to paddle! Kayak rentals include paddles, spray skirts, life vests, paddle floats, bilge pumps. Rental price includes put-in at our downtown dock. We also offer water taxi service and road transport for kayaks and kayakers. Our kayak rentals are ideal for day trips, overnight camping trips and taking into the Misty Fjords. We do not rent kayaks by the hour or half day.

Renters must be have sea kayaking experience and competent self-rescue skills.

2010 Rental Rates $US per day
Rental Per Day (+ 6% City Sales Tax)
1 - 5 Days 6+ Days
Fiberglass/Thermoform Double Kayak $59 $50
Fiberglass/Thermoform Single Kayak $49 $40
Plastic Single Kayak $45 $35
Drysuits  $15  $10 
Bear Proof Food Boxes $3 $3
Dry Bags  $1  $1 
Rubber Boots $3 $3

Where to Start Planning
Check out our trip recommendations and trip planning pages. A PDF version of our Misty Fjords Planner is available online but most people will also need the USFS Map of Revillagigedo and Misty Fjords which is available as part of the Misty Fjords Planning Package which includes the map, tide tables and a 30 page booklet about sea kayaking Misty Fjords.

Reservations and Deposits for Kayak Rentals
We keep a credit card number on file as a damage deposit for rental kayaks. All damaged or lost equipment is the responsibility of the renter and will be charged at replacement cost. Reservations require a 50% deposit at the time of booking. The other 50% will be charged 14 days prior to the rental. The 50% deposit is non refundable for cancellations inside of 30 days. Cancellations outside of 30 days are refundable less a 3% cancellation fee. Renters must sign a waiver and file a float plan with us. No refunds are given for early returns of rental equipment.

Rental Kayaks and Gear
We rent quality boats from Current Designs, Necky, Delta Kayaks and Pacific Watersports. Some examples of our kayaks and their specifications are listed below. Our single fiberglass and Thermoform kayaks are Current Designs' Solstices, Solstice GTS, Solstice GTXL; Pacific Watersports' Ospreys and Delta 17 and 18.5 Expedition. Our double fiberglass kayaks are Current Designs Libra XTs. Our single plastic kayaks are Current Designs Storms, Squalls, Sirroccos, Squamishes and Necky Eskias. We try to match paddlers to the best kayak for their size and ability. Renters may request a particular kayak and we will do our very best to honor the request. We also have 2 Nigel Dennis Romany Explorers available by request. Our paddles are are by Werner and Current Designs.

Plastic Single Kayaks
Storm from Current Designs

Fibreglass Single Kayak
Solstice GTH and Solstice GT XL from Current Designs

Fibreglass Double Kayak
Libra from Current Designs

Kayak Specifications
Kayak
Length
Width
Weight
Cockpit
Volume
Storm 17' 24" 64 lbs. 32.5" x 17.5" 104 US gals.
Solstice GT 17'7" 24.25" 53 lbs. 31" x 16" 120 US gals.
Solstice GT XL 17'7" 24.25" 55 lbs. 31" x 16" 135 US gals.
Libra XT 21'8" 31.75" 96 lbs. 31.5" x 17.5" 222 US gals.

Bear Proof Boxes
Bear proof boxes will protect your food and easily fit inside the kayak. These are same boxes that are used by the National Park Service in Denali, Glacier Bay and Yosemite. Boxes are very useful also to divide your food into breakfast, lunch and supper. They also protect food from mice and other critters. Each box holds about six days of food for one person.

Misty Fjords Guided Trips               Misty Fjords Trip Suggestions

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Kayak Lessons
Southeast Sea Kayaks provides basic lessons in kayaking skills and open water rescues. Lessons run $119 per person for a full day class. The cost includes use of a drysuit and all paddling equipment and kayaks. Should you provide your own drysuit we will reduce the cost by $20. Lessons are taught to American Canoe Association standards and include solo and assisted rescue techniques, paddling strokes, basic safety and launching techniques. Paddlers should come with a packed lunch, warm fleece clothing, thick wool socks and if you wear glasses, with eye glass retainers. Classes are 4 hours long and can be scheduled almost any time. Please call to arrange a suitable time.

Southeast Sea Kayaks
Westflight Building
1621 Tongass Avenue, Suite 101-B
Ketchikan, Alaska 99901
Toll Free 1-800-287-1607
Phone (907) 225-1258
Fax (907) 247-9257
paddle@kayakketchikan.com

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