Frequently Asked Questions

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If you are on a pond you don't have to worry about tides, and typically the trees provide the most wind cover for windier days.  If you are adventuring in an area that has tides we recommend as a general rule of thumb to leave about three hours before high tide so that way you are able to take advantage of the slack tide.  If you need a recommendation we have a rental tab or if you would like to explore the Nauset Marsh at Hemenway Landing we have a very informative page on routes based on experience, best times to leave, and safety information under the safety tab.

The strongest flood and ebb currents usually occur before or near the time of the high and low tides. The weakest currents occur between the flood and ebb currents and are called slack tides and typically occur half way between the tide peaks.  Same tides are set about 12 hours apart from each other and tides each day are set forward about 55 minutes.  So if high tide is at 10 AM it would also approximately be at 10 PM the same day, and 10:55 AM/PM the following day.

We use https://www.boatma.com/tides/Cape-Cod.html and input Wellfleet as the location.  When taking routes and information off our website it is relative to this link Wellfleet.

Yes, the tides change each day and are set back approximately 55 minutes each day, similar to how sunrise and sunsets change slightly, but not nearly as drastic, each day as well.  So if high tide is at 10 AM it would also approximately be at 10 PM the same day, and 10:55 AM/PM the following day.

Yes tides are the same time on both sides of the Cape, but the tide affects the bayside much more than the oceanside.  Tides can also be off set based on the environment the water is rushing into or out of.

It depends on your level of experience paddling, whether you are in a kayak or standing on a paddleboard, and the location of your adventure.  Typically, more experienced paddlers can paddle in winds up to 15mph, and, we don't recommend beginingers go out along in winds over 12mph.  We also do not rent when winds are at the higher limit.  However, if you are wanting to go out and adventure on a windier day, kayaking is always easier than paddleboarding in winds, so are ponds as compared to more open areas like bays, which provide little tree cover when contrasted with ponds.

You should read all of our safety information. It is your responsibility to know wind conditions, currents (if applicable), sun and heat dangers and how to mitigate them, among other safety knowledge that should be acquired before your adventure!

Depending on windchill it could be much cooler on the water but you should account for about a ten degree difference on an average day with light wind.  Dressing in layers is always a good idea as well as bringing a dry towel you should consider leaving on shore for after your paddle.

No our sit on top kayaks are super simple to figure out and our staff is always able to give a demonstration of how to use the equipment if needed.  Our stand up paddle boards are sturdy and are easy to balance on and have easy carry handles.

We offer private lessons of 2 or more people for both kayaking and paddle boarding.

We also offer professionally guided kayak tours of Nauset Marsh if you want to adventure our with our knowledgable tour guides/instructors.

Give us a call or we prefer if you shoot us a text!

Please include first and last name, a good email and phone, the desired rental(s) with dates and times.  A team member will reach out to you to confirm your reservation or you can book online!

We will email you a confirmation and a receipt if payed by card and we will be in touch before your rental to make sure everything runs smooth and you are fully prepared for your trip.  We will reach out typically the evening before your reservation, and again the day of.

Yes we do!   Free local delivery Wellfleet to Orleans.

Typically we do one route several times a day beginning with

Wellfleeet around 9AM

Eastham around 10AM

Orleans around 11AM

But we do our best to accommodate the date and time of your adventure so please book your preference and we will reach out ty?pically the evening before your reservation, and again the day of.to let you know of any changes to your delivery time.  We ask you to be understanding of traffic and our delivery route when utilizing our free delivery/pick-up service.