Canoe/Kayak Rentals
Are you up the creek without
a paddle? Perhaps
without a canoe or kayak? Not
anymore! Paddlers to Weedon Island
Preserve can now rent a canoe or kayak
from Sweetwater
Kayaks and enjoy natural Florida by
leisurely floating along the shores of
Riviera Bay or on the South Paddling Trail. Weekday
and weekend rentals are available. All
you supply is the desire to paddle, a few
kayak companions
and some free time! Sweetwater Kayaks
will supply the rest.
Since 1992, Sweetwater
Kayaks has been sharing their expertise
with novice and experienced paddlers. Rental
kayaks require no paddling experience and
are user-friendly. They are perfect
for the gentle shallow waters that surround
the beautiful mangroves of the Preserve
where wildlife can be seen at almost every
turn.
Sweetwater Kayaks is located
nearby but provides an on-site representative
in the Preserve on weekends. Whether you
are just starting or are an experienced
paddler, you will find a selection of kayaks
that suits your budget as well as your
paddling style. Select
from sit-on-tops, recreational, fishing,
touring, adventure racing, surf ski, whitewater,
expedition, one person or two person (tandem)
kayaks. Then head for serene quiet
waters or the challenging open sea and
enjoy!
Paddle
beautiful mangrove tunnels that lead through
the tidal forests into private lagoons. The
marked South Paddling Trail is easy to
follow. Expect to see an amazing
array of wildlife including great blue
herons, great egrets, roseate spoonbills,
yellow-crowned night herons, white ibis,
osprey, and belted kingfishers. Watch
the water for jumping mullet, stingrays,
manatees, and Eastern bottlenosed dolphin. Rental
kayaks and canoes do not require paddling
experience and are user-friendly.
Monday - Friday Half-Day, Self-guided Tours
Launch Times: 11:30
am or 1:00
pm
Sweetwater Kayaks offers
half-day (4-hour long) self-guided tours
Monday through Friday. Reservations for
the 11:30 am or 1:00 pm launch times are
recommended. Please arrive at Sweetwater
Kayaks 30 minutes before your reservation.
Once payment and paperwork are complete,
follow our staff to the Preserve and park
your car in the main parking lot. Call
Sweetwater Kayaks at (727) 570-4844 to
reserve your kayak.
Single Half-day Fee $40
Double Half-day Fee $56
Saturday and Sunday Half-Day, Self-guided Tours
Launch Times: 9:00 am or 12:30
pm
On weekends, Sweetwater Kayaks' self-guided, half-day tours are 3.5-hours long and launch at 11:30 am or 1:00 pm. Reservations are recommended. Meet us at Weedon Island Preserve at least 15 minutes before your reservation. Please park in the main parking lot. Call
Sweetwater Kayaks at (727) 570-4844 to
reserve your kayak.
Single Half-day
Fee: $40
Double Half-day Fee $56
Daily Rentals
Launch Anytime: 9:00 am to 3:00 pm
Are you dealing with a busy schedule and only have time for a short paddle around Riviera Bay? Perhaps our hourly rentals is the best fit. Every weekend, kayaks and canoes are on site at the Preserve for rental by the hour. To arrange a drop off during the week, call Sweetwater Kayaks at (727) 570-4844.
Single Hourly Fee: $17
Double Hourly Fee: $25
Kayak Companions
To make your day more enjoyable, we
suggest you bring along the following kayak
companions each time you paddle at the
Preserve.
-
Sunscreen, sun glasses and a hat to
protect you from the sun
-
Towel and change
of clothes in case you get wet
-
Water shoes or old sneakers
-
Drinking water and snacks
-
Soft-sided cooler
-
Disposable camera
-
Insect repellent
- Cell phone for emergencies.
Please Note
Contact Sweetwater Kayaks
Please contact us to make prior rental
arrangements or for current rental fees. Be
sure to ask about our guided kayak outings.
Sweetwater Kayaks
10000
Gandy Boulevard
St. Petersburg, FL 33702
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