— Run of the Charles Rental Rates 2008 —
On April 27, 2008, join more than 1000 paddlers
in canoe and kayak races for everyone — from short legs in the Relay Race to a 26-Mile Pro Marathon, all ending at the Finish Line Festival with food, music, prizes, and displays. Celebrate the improvements to Boston's historic Charles River by taking part in this community event.
Charles River Canoe & Kayak rents canoes and kayaks for the Run of the Charles. Our rates and policies are as follows:
Rental reservations can be booked from this page starting April 1st at 9am except composite kayaks and race kayaks. Please call (617) 965-5110 starting at 9am April 1 to reserve these boats.
All rentals for the Run of the Charles will be processed through our online reservation system. Reservations paid by check will be processed upon receipt of payment.
The availability of specific kayak models is limited. Call (617) 965-5110 to confirm availability of kayaks as noted below.
Your credit card number will be held as a deposit. If you do not pay by credit card, we will require a check or signed credit card imprint for the amount indicated below. Renters are responsible for all damage beyond normal wear and tear.
Canoe rental includes two paddles and two PFDs.
Single kayak rental includes one kayak paddle and one PFD.
Double kayak rental includes two paddles and two PFDs.
Reservation Instructions
1) Enter desired number of boats as "Party Size." If you want one canoe for the relay, party size=1.
2) If renting a kayak, request a specific model by entering a note during the reservation process. Note: This does not guarantee availability of a specific boat model.
3) Select your desired Delivery & Pick-up option when prompted.
| AVAILABLE BOATS |
RENTAL
(add 5% MA tax) |
DEPOSIT |
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| Lightweight Kevlar Canoe (~45 lbs.) |
$110 |
$2000 |
sold out |
| Lightweight Royalex Canoe (~60-65 lbs.) |
$85 |
$1400 |
sold out |
| Aluminum Canoe (~70-75 lbs.) |
$60 |
$1000 |
sold out |
| Standard Canoe (Discovery 17'4", ~85 lbs.) |
$60 |
$1000 |
Book Now |
| Standard Canoe (Discovery 15'8", ~80 lbs.) |
$60 |
$1000 |
Book Now |
| Plastic Single Kayak |
$65 |
$1400 |
Book Now |
| Plastic Double Kayak |
$70 |
$1800 |
Book Now |
| Lightweight Composite Single Sea Kayak |
$70 |
$2000 |
Call Us
(617) 965-5110 |
| Racing Kayak (see below for boat list) |
$70 |
$2000 |
Call Us
(617) 965-5110 |
| Lightweight Composite Double Kayak |
$80 |
$2500 |
Call Us
(617) 965-5110 |
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| DELIVERY & PICK-UP SERVICE (select during registration) |
PRICE |
|
| Pick-Up at Herter Park only (9-mile race) |
$20 |
|
| Delivery to and Pick-Up at Herter Park (6-mile race) |
$30 |
|
| Delivery to Great Plain Ave and Pick-Up at Herter Park (relay) |
$30 |
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List of Composite Racing Kayaks Available as of 4/1/08
one Epic "V10 Sport"
one KayakPro "Burn"
one KayakPro "Jet"
one Simon River "Delphine"
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