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Demo Day Weekend - May 3 & 4
The
Kayak Centre
Don’t miss this terrific shopping experience and opportunity to view and paddle more than 125
kayaks and canoes at our annual Demo Day Paddlefest Weekend.
Calendar of Events............ 11-12
Why Choose The Kayak Centre?
Featured Boats
Hurricane Kayaks......................... 3
Valley Sea Kayaks........................ 4
Perception................................. 5/6
Wilderness Systems.................... 6
Ocean Kayak................................ 7
Necky Kayaks............................ 7/8
Old Town...................................... 8
Fishing Kayaks........................... 14
Used Boat and Gear Sale
We don’t sell surfboards or skis or bikes (though we know some
great shops that do)…our focus is on what we know and love
best: kayaking. The Centre grew out of an instructional business
nearly 13 years ago and today our goal is still the same – getting
people on the water and excited about paddling. As a specialty
retailer we do things the bigger guys don’t… the small things that
make a huge difference. We use the gear we sell and we provide a
level of knowledge and expertise that you just don’t find with other
retailers. Join us for a truly unique shopping experience or a day
out on the water… we’re more than just a retail store!
This is our annual super sale event! Save 25% - 50% on used kayaks and accessories. These
are rental and instructional kayaks that we have used here at The Kayak Centre for programs
and trips.
Table of Contents
Featured Accessories
Five Fingers................................. 5
Seals............................................ 5
Harmony................................... 5/6
Lendal.......................................... 8
Werner......................................... 9
Kokatat.................................... 9/10
MTI............................................. 10
Yakima........................................ 15
On Water Programs
ACA/BCU.................................... 16
Instructional.......................... 17/18
Guided Tours & Trips............ 19/20
Kids & Families.......................... 20
Rentals/Group Events.......... 13/14
Block Island................................ 21
International
Int’l Adventure Travel................ 22
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Come to the Wickford Town Beach (Rt. 1A) on Saturday May 3rd and Sunday May 4th, from 10 ‘til 4 and
find your perfect boat! Join us for a fun filled day test paddling dozens of fine sea, recreational, sit on
top and fishing kayaks. Many of our factory representatives will also be on hand. We will offer a variety
of free mini seminars each day. Special demo day pricing and packages will be available this weekend.
We will support the North Kingstown Food Pantry by requesting a donation of one canned
good per participant or $1.00.
Shop online at: www.kayakcentre.com
• Selection – can’t be beat – 130 models on display and an
amazing inventory
Our Consignment Sale will be held during Demo Day Weekend (see below for details)
Wickford Location: October 11th, 10am - 4pm
October 12th, 10am - 4pm & October 13th, 10am - 4pm
Charlestown Location: August 30th, 10am - 4pm
August 31st, 10am - 4pm, September 1st, 10am - 4pm
Check our website the week before the sale for models, colors and prices.
Our Consignment Sale will be held at the Wickford Used Boat Sale (see below for details)
• On Water Demos – Every day is a demo day at The Kayak
Centre
Consignment Sale
• Instructional Courses & On Water Events – the Best!
• $25 Discount on any Oceanplay Instructional course with a
full or mid size kayak purchase
Are unused boats taking over your garage? Looking to get a pre-owned kayak at a great
price? Our 1st annual Consignment Sale is the perfect place to sell your unwanted boat
or find a great deal on a used boat. Please visit www.kayakcentre.com/Consignment
for details.
• No Sales Tax on kayaks or accessories purchased with a
kayak
The Consignment Sale will happen during our Demo Day Weekend (May 3 & 4th) and our
Wickford Used Boat Sale (October 11,12,13th)
• 10% Accessory Discount with every kayak purchase.
• FREE Boat Delivery – anywhere in Rhode Island
• FREE Auto Rack Installation with kayak purchase
• Price Matching on kayaks
• Special Orders – If we don’t have it, we’ll order it!
• On Line Shopping with free shipping on accessory orders
of $110 or more!
• Nationwide kayak shipping – at reasonable prices
• The Kayak Centre Team – simply the best
Shop online at:
kayakcentre.com
Check out our online store!
We offer a great selection of
kayaks, canoes and accessories,
a 10% discount on accessories
purchased with a kayak and we
ship nationwide!
We ship nationwide and offer free kayak delivery anywhere in Rhode Island!
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Dear
Paddling Enthusiast:
Hurricane Kayaks
Hurricane is made up of industry veterans with over 100 years
combined experience at all levels of kayaking. Some are guides,
some are designers, some are instructors and some are production
wizards. Some drive 40,000 miles a year just to turn you on to their
kayaks at demos. But for all of them, their lives have become forever
intertwined with paddling.
Santee 116 Sport - 11’6” x 28”
Tampico 140 S - 14’ x 23.5”
Santee 140 T - 14’ x 31”
When we opened The Kayak Centre in 1995,
we set out to create the kind of environment
that people would love coming back to. This
would be a place that offered exceptional
on-water programs with high quality gear
and instructors, an amazing inventory and
selection to choose from, and above all, a
destination where knowledgeable & friendly
staff could provide exceptional customer
service. In short, we set out to create a venue
that we would enjoy visiting.
Today, our original goals still guide the Centre
and our commitment to customer service is
paramount. We want you to find the right boat
for your needs, budget and future aspirations
and we don’t mind taking the time to walk you
through the process. From sitting in a boat in
the showroom, to test paddling on the water,
to racking your car so you can take it with
you that day—we provide you with a level
of personal service that you just don’t find at
“big-box” or “alphabet” stores.
It’s not just about selling boats—it’s about
a lifestyle. Paddling is great exercise, offers
an escape from the stresses of daily life,
allows you to see the world from a different
vantage point, and is just plain fun. Our onwater programs for 2008 offer an array of
possibilities for everyone to get involved in
the sport. Whether you rent a kayak for a few
hours, join a guided tour or participate in an
instructional clinic, our goal is to make it a
memorable day on the water.
The Original British
Sea Kayak.
Valley Sea Kayaks are designed & manufactured
in Nottingham, England. These sea kayaks, used
worldwide, are suitable for every paddler’s skill
level.
Valley boats are distinguished as meticulously
designed functional equipment. Valley Sea
Kayaks has continued to lead the industry with
innovative designs. Attention to detail is a key
component of all Valley products.
Rip - 7’10” x 24”
Storm - 8’6” x 24”
Avocet - 16’ x 22”
We invite you to visit our flagship store in
Wickford, our seasonal location in Charlestown
or shop online for an unsurpassed selection
of boats, gear and lifestyle accessories. We
are also in the final planning stages of a new
seasonal location in Warwick; please check our
website for updates.
We love the sport and we hope you’ll join us
in our 13th season to experience The Kayak
Centre difference.
Nordkapp LV - 17’6” x 21”
See you on the water,
Jeff & Deb
Tracer 165 - 16’5” x 22.75”
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Nordkapp RM - 18’ x 21”
Rapier 20 - 20’ x 17.75”
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Perception...
Perception was started in the early 70’s by a
bunch of paddlers who were into kayaking
and who wanted to paddle the best boats
imaginable. Today, more then 25 years
later, they‘ve grown into one of the world’s
leading manufacturers of modern kayaks.
When Vibram FiveFingers were first introduced to the world,
it was the beginning of a revolution. For the first time, active
outdoor athletes were able to experience the freedom and joy
of going barefoot with the protection and sure-footed grip of
a Vibram sole. Unlike conventional shoes that insulate you
from your surroundings, FiveFingers footwear deepens your
connection to the earth and your natural environment. It’s the
ideal deal crossover shoe for multiple sports and activities—
from kayaking and sailing, to yoga and running.
Wilderness Systems...
Since 1986, Wilderness Systems has chased perfection in the kayaks
they design and build. Their obsession for better performance, finer
materials and unmatched comfort produces kayaks that are widely
considered the most satisfying paddling experience in the sport. No
matter where you are in your paddling life, Wilderness Systems has a
kayak that will increase your enjoyment.
Tsunami 120 SP - 12’ x 21”
Classic
Acadia Scout - 10’ x 23”
KSO
Seals Sprayskirts
The unsung heroes of kayaking.
Just like a boat, paddle, lifejacket, and helmet, you
need a skirt to kayak. But boaters don’t think about
sprayskirts too much, they just want them to work.
At Seals® they don’t want you to have to think about
your sprayskirt either, that’s why Seals® are simply
the skirts that work.
Seals makes sprayskirts for all types of kayaking.
Whether you are catching fish or catching waves they
have top-quality sprayskirts that fit your needs, your
style and your kayak.
Prodigy 12 - 12’ x 26.5”
Tsunami 135 - 13’5” x 22”
Carolina 12 XS - 12.2” x 21.5”
Sea Sprite
Tsunami 145 - 14’6” x 24.5”
Sneak
Beach Wheels
Tropical Tour
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Adventure Nylon
Adventure Featherlock - 37 oz.
Paddle Float
Tempest 170 - 17’ x 22”
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What Makes Necky
Different?
From their fastest sea kayak to their most
playful recreational kayak, all Neckys are
built with the best possible performance
in mind. A kayak is an incredibly complex
craft - for every performance feature
gained, another may be lost.
Kayak design is a delicate negotiation and
compromise; and that’s before the paddler
and the water are added to the equation.
Ocean Kayak. More fun. Less serious. Don’t be
fooled by the knock offs.
In 1971, Ocean Kayak originated sit-on-tops as they are known today. After making
kayaks for over 30 years, their innovations have encouraged hundreds of thousands
of people just like you to become kayakers. Ocean Kayaks are carefully designed
with paddlers in mind.
Today, the innovations are still coming.
With seats that provide maximum control
without sacrificing comfort to their use of
advanced materials that are significantly
stronger, stiffer and lighter than most on
the market, Necky continues to advance
the art of kayaking.
the spirit of paddling
Is alive and well!
For over a century, skilled Maine craftsmen have carried on the Old Town tradition of
quality and performance that is at the heart of every boat they build.
Whether you paddle to enjoy nature, spend time with your family, exercise, go fishing,
or simply to relax, Old Town offers you the world’s largest selection of canoes and
kayaks… so you can choose the right model for you.
Dirigo 106 - 10’6” x 27.75”
Be it stackable hulls to save storage space, pebbled deck surfaces for wet hands to
grip easily, or patented seating for maximum versatility, Ocean Kayak has handled
the last detail. Ocean Kayak takes recreational paddling seriously, so all you think
about is fun.
Predator 140 - 14’ x 31”
Manitou Sport - 10’11” x 26.5”
Dirigo 140 - 15’ x 27.25”
Frenzy - 9’ x 31”
Zoar Sport Rudder - 14’ x 25”
Dirigo Tandem - 15’3” x 29.5”
Venus 11 - 10’8” x 28.5”
Manitou II Rudder 14.5 - 14’8” x 28”
The Best Paddles.
THere and Back.
Peekaboo - 11’11” x 34”
Malibu Two XL - 13’4” x 34”
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Eliza - 15’3.5” x 22”
Chatham 16 - 16’5” x 22”
The PaddlokTM system from Lendal allows
you to customize your paddle choice based
upon your paddling needs and budget.
Need a four piece paddle? Look no further.
The Paddlok TM system gives you the
ultimate in flexibility when constructing
your “perfect paddle”. Blades and shafts
are each selected separately and easily
assembled using this unique technology. It
offers you the flexibility of modifying your
paddle at any time.
CC Nordkapp - 9.4 oz per blade
CC Kinetik Tour - 9.1 oz per blade
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Kokatat
Watersports Wear
Offering the industry’s most extensive
line of watersports wear and enjoying a
deserved reputation for product quality
and commitment to watersports.
Kokatat will help make your experience
on the water more fun with clothing that
keeps you warm, dry and comfortable.
Their comprehensive line of technical
paddling apparel is designed by paddlers
for paddlers to meet the most challenging
weather and water conditions.
Adventurewear for a water plant
Their formula is simple; give a customer more than they expect for the price
asked. With this premise, MTI has grown into one of the largest paddlesport PFD
manufacturers, providing everyone from the littlest paddler on up, with great fitting,
quality PFD’s for a safe day on the water.
Werner Paddles
Werner Paddles is one of the leading
manufacturers of high quality kayak
and canoe paddles in the world. They
believe strongly in their company
philosophy of Paddle the way you
want and that a good fitting paddle is
key to reducing fatigue and increasing
comfort.
Werner devotes an enormous amount
of time and resources into developing
products and features that allow
individuals to fit a paddle to meet their
specific needs. Werner’s complete
selection of paddle options and price
points will allow you to get out on the
water and Paddle the way you want!
Ikelos - 26.5 oz
Solaris - Front view & high back view
Dorado Fishing Vest
Tropos Helix Drytop
Kalliste - 26 oz.
SuperNova Drysuit
Cyprus - 25.5 oz.
Tropos Lite Breeze
Destination Capri
Comp III
Women’s PFDiva
Shuna - 24.25 oz.
MsFit Tour
Tybee - 32 oz.
Skagit - 34 oz.
Camano - 27.25 oz.
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Bahia
Destination Paddle Shirt
Infant
Child
Youth Discovery
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Oceanplay 1
Oceanplay 1
(Women)
Oceanplay 2
Oceanplay 3
Oceanplay 4
Fast Track Clinic
Sit On Top Surfing
Surfing (Long Boats)
Eskimo Rolling
Quick Start
Private Instruction
$25
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$90
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Oceanplay for Kids
Weekends
$270
Daily
$40
$55
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$50
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Basic Sea Kayak
Navigation
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Kayak Kamp for Kids
Family FUN
Wickford Harbor Tour
Coastal Tour Wickford
Fall Foliage Wickford
Seal Watching
9, 16, 17, 23,
24, 30
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Sunset Paddle Charlestown
Sunset Paddle Wickford
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$75
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Moonlight Paddle
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Mom & Dad’s Day
Paddle
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Urban Paddle
$450
$135
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$650
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Fast Track Workshop
(2-Day)
18-20 (BI)
Block Island Day Trip
Fast Track Workshop
(3-Day)
$1 or
Canned Good
$135
$135
$135
$450
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Turks & Caicos
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Women’s Workshop
(2-Day)
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Great Swamp Tour
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ACA Level 2/3
Training
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ACA Level 2/3
Assessment
BCU 3 Star Training
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Demo Day Festival
Used Boat & Gear Sale
Cold Water Clinic
Consignment Sale
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Fishing
Kayaks
Rentals
Our locations in Wickford and Charlestown
are just perfect for a few hours or a day on
the water. We offer a wide variety of rentals
for paddlers of all abilities at both locations.
You won’t find a better selection of high
quality gear. Your kayak rental includes
paddle, life vest and basic instruction.
We also stock an
array of KAYAKS by:
Over a dozen different fishing
models to choose from and all
the fishing accessories you’ll
need to help you land the big
one! With a sleek fishing kayak,
you are one step closer to
nailing that trophy fish.
On Site Kayak Rental Rates:
2 Hrs 4 Hrs Full Day
Recreational: $25
$32
$42
Mid Size:
$30
$40
$55
$35
$50
$65
$45
$55
$70
(Wickford Only)
Full Size:
(Wickford Only)
Doubles:
Ocean Kayak Prowler15 Trident Angler 15’4” x 28.5”
And paddling accessories
and gear by:
Group
Events &
Teambuilding
If you are planning a fun activity for friends
or family or a corporate teambuilding
event, call us today! We can provide
everything you need to make your next
event, corporate function or party a
unique experience. We are pleased to
offer customized events for corporate
groups, scouting troops, wedding parties,
out of town guests, birthday parties and
school trips. Please call or email us to
explore the possibilities, full day and half
day events can be arranged for groups of
all sizes.
Ultimate 12 - 12’2” x 30”
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We can OUTFIT any kayak to meet your fishing needs!
Please ask about our custom kayak fishing instruction and trips.
We’re always adding to our great selection so be sure to stop in or check out
our online store to see what’s new!
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Bear - The Official Kayak Centre Mascot!
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Welcome to
our new
Rack Room
We’ve expanded! With so many options, deciding on the right car top
solution for your needs and budget can be a confusing process. Our
spacious addition showcases car top solutions by Yakima & Thule
and helps take some of the guesswork out of how to transport your
boat. Looking for boat storage solutions? We’ve got you covered
with products by Malone and Talic. You’ll find all things transportrelated including kayak carts by Paddleboy in our brand new space.
As always, rack installs are complimentary with a boat purchase.
We’ve got the details covered so you can be on the water in no
time!
ACA Level 2/3 Training & Assessment
The American Canoe Association (ACA) has developed a new skill training and assessment program which covers a
comprehensive curriculum of skills and safety techniques. The Kayak Centre is offering ACA Level 2/3 Training and Assessment
courses geared towards experienced paddlers who are looking to refine their skills. A variety of strokes and maneuvers including
ruddering, landing, low brace turns, deep water rescue and towing are stressed as well as technical knowledge of safety,
equipment and trip planning. Please visit our website for more specific details.
Includes:
Cost:
You’ve got trails to blaze, rivers to tame, and mountains to attack. Yakima wants to make sure you and your gear get there safe and
sound. They like to call their products “destination hardware,” because that’s what they’re about; getting you to your destination.
They’re a bunch of active, outdoor enthusiasts who play hard and work hard so you can play hard. Yakima has been making durable
“bomber quality” racks for over 25 years, making the trip to the put-in, that much easier.
Equipment, Instruction & Lunch
$135
BCU 3 Star Training
The British Canoe Union (BCU) offers comprehensive training and assessment programs for kayakers of all abilities. It is the governing
body for the sport of kayaking in the United Kingdom and is recognized worldwide.
The Kayak Centre is offering BCU 3 Star training which is aimed at those with some experience who are looking to fine tune stroke
technique, rescue skills and leadership skills following the BCU’s comprehensive curriculum. Successful completion of the training
course will ready you for 3 Star assessment or indicate your arrival as an intermediate level paddler. Please visit our website for more
specific details.
Includes:
Cost:
BigStack
BowDown
$135
Basic Sea Kayak
Navigation
Learn the basics of planning your own adventures. We will
study chart and compass use and the interactions or tide and
current on course selection in this classroom based clinic.
Time:
Cost:
HullRaiser
15
6:30pm-8:30pm
$25
Mako Aero Saddles
16
Oceanplay
More Instructional Programs
- Redesigned for 2008!
Quick Start
Kayak Surfing - Long Boats
Whether you are a “newbie” just getting your paddle wet, a
more experienced paddler looking to expand on your skills
or someone in between, The Kayak Centre offers an array of
instructional programs to get you and your boat on the water.
Teaching is the heart of our business and we love sharing our
enthusiasm of the sport with hundreds of paddlers that visit the
Centre every season—we’ve expanded our offerings for 2008
and invite you to join our ACA & BCU certified instructors for a
great day on the water.
Looking to get your feet wet and see if kayaking is for you? This half
day course will give you a great introduction to the fundamentals
of kayaking including boat entry and exit, basic paddling strokes
and safety on the water. Topics covered include, reverse and
turning strokes, entering and exiting as well as properly launching
your boat. This course can be taken in any type of kayak (sit on top,
mid size, recreational, or fullsize) and is a great way to try a boat
out on the water with instruction before purchasing. Prerequisites
are an open mind and a smile! If you’re looking to learn a bit more
than can be covered in a ½ day, we recommend taking a full day
Oceanplay 1 course.
Looking to take the basics and expand them into moving
water? Well, you’ve come to the right place! This course
introduces you to safely paddling in the surf zone. Leaving
the protected waters behind, we’ll cover surf landings, wave
formation and breaking surf as well as surf zone etiquette and
safety in this full day course. Using mid or fullsize sea kayaks,
we’ll show you the thrill of catching a sweet one and riding it
in! A confident wet exit and Oceanplay 1 or 2 is a prerequisite
for this course.
Instructional Series
Not sure which course is right for you? Give us a call or email we’d be happy to help!
Includes: Equipment & Instruction
Time:
9am - 12pm
Cost:
$65
Oceanplay 1 Basic Kayak Skills
Oceanplay 2
The journey begins here! Our full-day gateway course to the
sport of kayaking. Redesigned for 2008, Oceanplay I introduces
basic sea kayaking skills and safety to the beginning paddler.
The first half of the day will be spent learning and refining
basic paddling strokes and the wet exit. Following lunch, we’ll
embark on a short paddle to practice newly acquired skills and
learn group and self rescues as well as bracing. Other topics
covered include the proper way to empty a boat, launching,
pre-paddle checklist and boat nomenclature. The course is
taught in calm, protected water and by day’s end you’ll feel
ready to head out on your own excursion!
Building on the fundamentals learned in Oceanplay 1,
Oceanplay 2 focuses on refinement of strokes and variety
of rescue techniques including T rescues, paddle float and
unassisted rescues performed in moderate conditions.
This course will get you ready for more advanced paddling
techniques like rolling or advanced paddling conditions.
Discussion of wind, weather, waves as well as safety concerns,
hypothermia and basic first aid are also touched upon. Basic
stroke technique is refined and an introduction of finesse
and combinations of strokes including edging, sculling, and
hanging draw are performed. Suitable for athletic beginners
or those with some prior kayak instruction and the ability to
wet exit with a sprayskirt. Oceanplay 1 is a prerequisite for the
course.
Includes:
Time:
Cost:
9am - 4:30pm
$135
Includes:
Time:
Cost:
Oceanplay 3
Open Water Skills
Oceanplay 3 introduces more advanced boat handling
skills in moderate conditions with wind and current. This
full day course is a must for any paddler looking to become
competent in on water navigation including using nautical
charts as well as performing rescues in conditions. Oceanplay
3 builds upon stroke technique to maneuver through rocky
shorelines and includes an open water crossing. High braces
and towing techniques are also covered. Oceanplay 1 and 2 or
equivalent experience is a prerequisite for this course, along
with discretion of the instructor. This course can be paired
with Oceanplay 2 for those looking to get their learning on the
fast track in a weekend.
Includes:
Time:
Cost:
9am - 4:30pm
$135
Oceanplay 4
Rocks, Rescues & Surf
This course is designed for paddlers with open water
experience who are looking to expand on those skills even
further. Tidal areas and rocky shorelines provide a great
venue for advanced boat handling techniques in rough
water. Topics include ferrying across current, landing in
rocky shorelines, breaking in and out of eddies and paddling
along rock gardens. Safety, including group communication,
towing, and rough water rescues is an integral component
of this course. Oceanplay1, 2 and 3 or equivalent experience
are prerequisites for the course along with discretion of the
instructor.
Includes:
Time:
Cost:
Equipment & Instruction
9am - 4:30pm
$135
Rolling
Beyond the Basics
9am - 4:30pm
$135
Includes:
Time:
Cost:
Sit On Top Surfing
Tired of flat water paddling or just want to try something
different? Kick it up a notch and give surf kayaking a try!
Narragansett Beach provides the perfect setting for sit on
top surfing, with a sandy beach for landings. No rolling
or previous kayak experience necessary, just a sense of
adventure! This course covers surf etiquette, landings,
reading waves and reentry. You’ll be hooked on kayak surfing
after giving it a try!
Includes:
Time: Cost:
5:00pm - 8:30pm
$55
Our rolling clinic is perfect for the non-rolling kayaker or for
those looking to brush up on their rolling skills. Great for those
with some prior experience. Participants must have some
formal kayak instruction, which includes strong bracing skills.
To enhance your enjoyment, bring your nose plugs or purchase
some in our retail store.
Includes:
Cost:
$55
Oceanplay 1Women
Taught by Women for Women
Fast Track Workshop
Looking to get your learning on the fast track in a weekend?
This is the ideal course for the athletic beginner who really
wants to push themselves or an experienced paddler looking
to brush up on their skills and learn some additional technique.
The content of this two day course is Oceanplay 2 and 3.
Includes:
Cost:
$270
We have found that women frequently enjoy learning in the
company of other women. If you’re anxious to get into kayaking
or want to brush up on your skills in a supportive environment
with fellow women paddlers, here’s your chance. The content
will be the same as our regular Oceanplay 1 course but is
taught for women by women!
Includes:
Time:
Cost:
9am - 4:30pm
$135
9am - 4:30pm
$135
The Kayak Centre offers a $25 discount on any Oceanplay course with a full or mid-size kayak purchase from the Centre and an additional $10
discount if the participant brings their own equipment. Equipment should include appropriate kayak, life vest, paddle and sprayskirt. Please note
that all clinics are subject to minimum participation requirements. Participants should be at least 15 years of age.
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Moonlight Paddle
Join us for an evening of paddling magic as we watch the
night sky come alive. What a terrific way to experience
the wonders of night kayaking under a full moon. The
location is Wickford Harbor and the rain date for each
event will be the evening immediately following the
scheduled date.
Guided Trips
& Tours
Includes: Cost:
Equipment, Guide & Glo-stick
$35
Ninigret Sunset Paddle
Wickford Harbor Tour
Urban Paddle
Our guided harbor tours are the perfect way to get acquainted
with the basics of sea kayaking while experiencing the charm
of historic Wickford Village. Accompanied by one of our
professional guides you’ll glide through the tranquil waters
of Wickford Cove and take in the scenery from a spectacular
vantage point. Our fleet includes single and double touring
kayaks, which are exceptionally stable and perfect for paddlers
of all abilities. Each trip is approximately 3 hours and includes
refreshments.
See the beauty and history of the Providence shoreline on our
new Urban Paddle. We’ll put in at the Pawtucket Town Landing
where the Blackstone and Seekonk Rivers meet, just down
from Slater Mill where the American Industrial Revolution
began. From there we’ll paddle south towards Providence,
past Swan Point Cemetery and an array of historic mills, stop
for a snack at Bold Point Park, and head towards the revitalized
Providence riverfront. We will continue on to Waterplace Park
and then down to the Hurricane Barrier before taking out at
Collier Point. This gentle excursion is perfect for all abilities
and we use stable double and single kayaks. Bring your lunch.
Trips depart twice daily in July & August (except Sun am) and
weekends and holidays in May, June & Sept.
Includes: Equipment, Guide & Snack
Cost:
$40
Includes:
Time:
Cost: Equipment & Guide
10am - 2pm
$75
Coastal Tour - Wickford
This is an open water tour following a scenic southerly
route once we depart Wickford Harbor. During our trip we
will explore North Kingstown’s various coves and beaches
including Bissell Cove, Rome Point and Fox Island. If you
have already enjoyed our Wickford Harbor Tour and want a
bit more adventure, this is the tour for you. Double kayaks are
used for this trip and participants must be at least 16 years
of age.
Includes:
Cost:
Equipment & Guide
$50
Wickford Sunset Paddle
Stress dissolves when exposed to water. Take in some
spectacular sunset views as we lead you on a tranquil
paddle through Wickford Harbor. A perfect way to end your
day, or begin your night! This gentle excursion is perfect
for paddlers of all abilities.
Voted Best Date Night by RI Monthly Magazine!
Includes: Time:
Cost:
Equipment & Guide
6:30pm - 8:30pm
$35
Please note that all trips and tours are subject to
minimum participation requirements.
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Day Trip to Block Island
The fun will start as we head out of the Charlestown Breachway!
Destination... North Light on Block Island, approximately 10
miles. After a beach picnic at the lighthouse we’ll paddle up the
east side of Block Island under majestic bluffs to Old Harbor
where there should be time to enjoy a cooling beverage prior
to boarding the ferry for our return to the mainland. This is
a true open ocean experience, COMPETENT PADDLERS
ONLY. If weather conditions do not permit, The Kayak Centre
reserves the right to change the location of the trip.
Includes:
Cost:
Equipment & Guide
$135
Mother’s & Father’s Day
Paddle
What a great way to end your day or even your week!
Join us in Charlestown on Friday evenings as we take in
some terrific sunsets. Don’t miss this opportunity to see
one of the most spectacular ponds in Southern Rhode
Island! Paddlers of all abilities are welcome to join for this
gentle trip.
Includes: Time:
Cost:
Equipment & Guide
6:30pm - 8:30pm
$35
Great Swamp Tour
This trip is an excursion into hidden jungle-like retreats
that cannot be reached any other way. We will float
into a vast state-owned management area on one river,
paddle across a shallow but wide pond, and then finish
the trip on another river that snakes its way through
dense vine-draped vegetation. Lunch will be enjoyed on
a picturesque point jutting out into the pond. There will
be no doubt in your mind why this trip is called the Great
Swamp adventure.
Includes:
Time:
Cost:
Equipment & Guide
10am - 4pm
$75
Fall Foliage Frolic
Autumn in New England. What better place to enjoy it
than in Southern Rhode Island. Join us and experience
it from a spectacular vantage point - the seat of a kayak.
These trips are designed to be colorful and fun as we
take in the sights and rich natural elements of southern
Rhode Island.
Includes:
Time:
Cost: Family Fun
You’ll love learning to paddle with your kids! This course is
designed to be both fun and a great learning experience for
parents and kids who are at least 8 years old. The program
will be conducted in single kayaks and the focus will be on
basic strokes as well as games, games, games. Come get wet
and enjoy a real taste of this fast growing sport. Our goal is to
excite your entire family about kayaking!
Includes:
Time:
Cost:
9am - 12:30pm
$55 per person
Oceanplay for Kids
The Kayak Centre is pleased to offer a sea kayaking program
dedicated to kids 9-14 years of age. The day is designed to
be fun while introducing kids to the techniques necessary
for safe paddling. We’ll use smaller kayaks and paddling
gear appropriate for young people. The focus of our time
will be on safety and skill development while enhancing the
learning experience through the use of games and waterplay
activities.
Includes:
Time:
Cost:
10am - 4pm
$90
Kayak Kamp
This is a 3 day non-residential paddling program designed
especially for youths aged 11 to 15. The three days are
intended to be fun, fun, fun while introducing kids to the
techniques necessary for safe paddling. We will teach a wide
variety of paddle strokes, solo and group rescues and we’ll
even have a chance to paddle some double kayaks during
the course of the program. Much like our Oceanplay for Kids,
the focus of our time will be on safety and skill development
while enhancing the learning experience through the use of
games and waterplay activities.
Includes:
Time:
Cost:
Equipment, Instruction and Snacks & Lunches
9am - 4pm
$270 (Family Discount Available)
Equipment & Guide
10am - 4pm
$75
Bring your Mom or Dad for a terrific morning on the water! No
experience required. Accompanied by a professional guide
you’ll both experience the charm of Wickford Village from our
stable fleet of double kayaks. Treat your Mom or Dad to this
special paddling experience... you won’t be disappointed. We
suggest comfortable clothing that can get wet (just in case!)
as well as watersport shoes or old sneakers. We provide
everything else for this fun filled trip.
Seal Watching
Includes:
Time:
Cost:
Includes: Time:
Cost: Equipment & Guide
9am - 12pm
$35
Kids & Families
The waters around the Wickford area often provide a
wonderful opportunity to view harbor seals. Join us
for this terrific experience. In our double kayaks, we’ll
get close enough to quietly observe but keep plenty of
distance so that we don’t disturb. A great way to spend
part of a crisp November day.
Equipment & Guide
10am - 2pm
$55
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Block Island
These two day events are $450 per person (based on double occupancy) and
include one night of lodging at the Narragansett Inn on Block Island and four meals,
as well as equipment and instruction. The three day package is $650 per person and
includes another day of paddling and one more night of lodging as well as breakfast
and lunch. Join us for a terrific paddling experience and enjoy the escape to this
fabulous island off the coast of Rhode Island.
Fast Track Workshop - 2 Day
Our fast track workshops are ideal for athletic beginners who really want to push
themselves a bit or experienced paddlers who are looking to refresh their skills
and work on some additional technique. The content of this two-day instructional
course will be our Oceanplay 2 and 3 programs combined with a day trip along the
rugged Block Island coastline.
Fast Track Workshop - 3 Day
Take your paddling to a whole new level by adding an additional day on the water
with us at Block Island. This workshop will include the content of our two-day
program, with the addition of a long open ocean paddle with a beach landing on
the third day.
International Kayaking Adventures
Turks & Caicos - February 2009
The turquoise waters of the Caribbean offer a spectacular venue for this week of sea kayaking! Our destination will be Turks and
Caicos, an island chain at the south end of the Bahamas, about 575 miles southeast of Miami. The islands are a paddler’s paradise
and offer 200 miles of powdered sugar beaches and shimmering water which ranges in color from aquamarine to cobalt blue.
This is an incredible week long adventure exploring and enjoying five segments of this fabulous string of islands. The journey
begins in Providenciales, “Provo”. We will spend the first evening on Provo and then depart for North Caicos, stopping for brief
visits to Water Cay and Little Water Cay. Expect fabulous scenery and marine life including rays, bonefish, eel and a few iguanas.
We will spend the next two days exploring these fabulous waters and enjoying several of the most pristine and deserted beaches
that the Caribbean has to offer. We will depart North Caicos en route to Middle Caicos (population, 275) where we’ll spend the
next three days and nights. Middle Caicos has a dramatic coastline with limestone cliffs, long sandy beaches and it is the home to
a very large cave network. During our time on Middle Caicos we will paddle two of the days, one day enjoying lunch at a native
home and we will also have an opportunity to do some guided cave exploration and mountain biking. This trip will be led by The
Kayak Centre Team working with Big Blue Unlimited, of Turks & Caicos.
Our final evening will be spent on Provo soaking up the Caribbean flavor of the island and enjoying the nightlife and night skies
- as you wish. This is an all inclusive trip and includes roundtrip airfare, lodging, breakfast, lunches and most dinners as well as
guiding, equipment and transportation.
Narragansett Inn - Block Island, RI
Womens Workshop - 2 Day
Taught for women by women
This course is the ideal way for women to further discover paddling and leave
their stress and busy schedules behind while enhancing their skills. This twoday program combines aspects of Oceanplay 1 & 2 in a fun and supportive
environment taught by women for women. Following the first day of the program
we’ll meet for a group dinner and lively conversation.
If you don’t have the time to join us for multiple days on Block Island, sign up for the first day of any of our Block Island
workshops for $150. This includes equipment, instruction and lunch.
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Iceland - June 2008 & 2009
This wonderland is only a brief five hour flight from Boston and we will visit during the time of unending daylight. We have taken
care to offer a terrific mix of paddling and exploration in an effort to maximize your enjoyment of both the natural wonder of this
rugged island, its culture, and its warm and friendly people.
This is an eight day, seven night adventure and will depart on Friday evening . The trip will be led by members of The Kayak Centre
team in conjunction with a highly experienced Icelandic outfitter.
The trip includes all travel and lodging in Iceland, all meals with the exception of alcoholic beverages, the first night in Stykkisholmur
and lunch in Reykjavik on Friday. All kayak gear and guide services are included.
We look forward to your participation. It promises to be an extraordinary kayak adventure.
Paddlers and adventurers of all abilities are invited to participate.
Call or email us for dates and pricing on these trips. These are exceptional kayaking adventures with
terrific guides and equipment.
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