Hood River WaterPlay offers kayak lessons for the beginner and novice alike. We have been outfitting and teaching the basics in kayaking for years.

Intro to Recreational Kayaking

Hood River WaterPlay offers an introduction to recreational kayaking when the waters are flat. (No, or very little wind) Anyone interested in trying out one of our sit-on-top kayaks for an hour can do so, with professional guidance can participate in this class. $30.00 covers guide, gear and good times. Call us to register, class size is limited due to the small student to instructor ratio.

Kayaking Basics

We offer professional instruction with our Sit-On-Top Kayaks. This land based and on-the-water activity is designed for the first time paddler with no experience, or the new boat owner/novice looking for formal instruction. You will Learn about tides, current, entry and exit, paddle techniques, navigation, lifting, safety equipment, types of boats, local paddling places and more. Bird watchers, naturalists, photographers and others will all enjoy this unique set of boating instruction and activity.

Easy to learn, and a great way to be one with nature.

Single Kayak Rentals

Single Kayak 1st Hour

$25hour

Single Kayak Add'l Hour

$15hour

Single Kayak Half Day

$59day

Single Kayak Full Day

$98day

Double Kayak Rentals

Double Kayak 1st Hour

$30hour

Double Kayak Add'l Hour

$15hour

Double Kayak Half Day

$69day

Double Kayak Full Day

$109day