Info from Rocky Point Kayak

What else is there to do at Rocky Point?

info@rockypointkayak.com (Jamie Cuthbert) — Sun, 14 Apr 2019 01:49:39 GMT

Spend a day at Rocky Point with our neighbours

Thanks for another AMAZING season!

info@rockypointkayak.com (Jamie Cuthbert) — Thu, 18 Oct 2018 00:00:00 GMT

We would like to say a HUGE thanks to all our staff, customers, and partners for a great 2018 season!

And we hope to see you on the water in 2019!

All school or community booking inquiries during the offseason can be sent to schools@rockypointkayak.com as we will not be checking our voice mail.

We look forward to announcing our 2019 program dates and info at the beginning of 2019. Registration for Kids Camp and all 2019 programs will be available spring 2019.

If you are in need of a unique and amazing gift to give this year, Rocky Point Kayak offers On-Line Gift Vouchers , redeemable for all of our programs and if you are interested in purchasing a physical Gift Certificate, please contact Jamie directly at (778)882-7130.

If you want to be the first to know about our 2019 Programs, please sign up for our eNewsletter at the bottom of this page.

Environmentally Conscious Gift Giving!

info@rockypointkayak.com (Jamie Cuthbert) — Sat, 13 Oct 2018 00:00:00 GMT

Gift Certificates are a great way to reduce your impact on our planet and keep unnecessary items and packaging out of our landfills.

And as a bonus you get to keep your loved ones active and connected to nature! Especially On-line Gift Vouchers !

Gift Vouchers can be used online and in person in our shop!

*If you do not want to send email with Gift Voucher directly to recipient please email to yourself!

How to store your Kayak / Canoe for the winter

info@rockypointkayak.com (Jamie Cuthbert) — Fri, 12 Oct 2018 00:00:00 GMT

You’ll need to know how to store your kayak / canoe if you want to keep it in good shape for next season.

Nine months out of the year, there is little more fun than finding the nearest lake or river and going out on a kayak or canoe. In the winter, however, it’s simply too cold to consider it. Any wise nature lover will naturally want to keep his or her boat in the best condition possible over the icy winter months. The following tips will help you to store and protect your kayak or canoe so you can take it out as soon as the chilly weather warms.

Where to store it

Try to store inside. This will allow you to control the environment in which you keep your kayak or canoe. Outdoors, it will be subject to the elements.
If you have to store it outside, be sure to cover it with a tarp for UV protection. The sun can, in fact, be a great deal more harmful than the cold.
If you store it outside, do not allow snow to pile on it or trees to fall on it. It seems a small thing, but if you live in a wooded or snowy area, strong winds or heavy snowfall can crush your kayak or canoe.
Warm storage is better than cold storage.
The plastic may become brittle in the cold. While it is not the end of the world to store your kayak or canoe outside, it is nevertheless something to consider.

How to store it

Make sure all cracks are filled. Water freezing inside any cracks can do considerable damage.
Keep it elevated to keep animals out. To an animal looking for shelter, a kayak or canoe will look wonderful. Sharp claws and acidic urine can do serious damage if they get the chance.
Store it in the correct position. Plastic kayaks should be stored on their sides.
Composite kayaks should be stored on their sides or upside down.
Canoes should be stored upside down.
Make sure you have the proper equipment to hang it. Whether it rests on its side or hangs from the ceiling, make sure your racks are secure and appropriate for your specific boat.
If you are storing it outdoors and do not have a rack from which to hang your kayak or canoe, either use or build a pair of sawhorses. In place of the top support, use a webbing upon which to rest the kayak or canoe.
Barring this, use two universal foam kayak blocks. Space them six to eight feet apart and lean the kayak on its side against the wall.

How to protect it

If you have a kayak or canoe with a wood trim, loosen screws in gunwales. This can prevent unwanted cracks from occurring during the winter.
Remove all hatch and neoprene covers, leaving hatches open to the air.
Use a cockpit cover on a kayak. This is yet another way to keep animals safely out.
If it has a float tank plug, remove it.
Clean and do maintenance first!
Small repairs can save you a mountain of trouble when the holidays are over.