Savannah Canoe and Kayak
414 Bonaventure Road
Savannah, GA 31404
912.341.9502
www.savannahcanoeandkayak.com
Owners Nigel and Kristin Law just opened a beautiful new storefront in Savannah. Drop in and visit them. They are first rate instructors and guides, fantastic artists, and have great taste in equipment (if we don't say so ourselves...)
Alder Creek
200 NE Tomahawk Island Drive
Portland, OR 97217
503.285.0464
www.aldercreek.com
We are lucky to have the guys at Alder Creek as our friends, boating partners, and local North Portland shop. They offer a wide range of classes and tours in the Northwest and provide top notch sea kayaking and whitewater gear. If you are in PDX, stop by for good boating advice from a knowledgeable staff.
The Headwaters
847 N. Cluff Avenue, Suite B-2
Lodi, CA 95240
209.224.8367
www.headwaterskayak.com
Owner Dan Arbuckle has opened a kayak shop that strives to get paddlers of all abilities out on the water and having a good time. The Headwaters offers sales, rentals, group tours, and private instruction. Stop by for advice on paddling in the central valley.
The River Store
1032 Lotus Road
Lotus, CA 95240
530.626.3435
www.theriverstore.com
The River Store is located on the South Fork of the American River, a great place to try out all the awesome gear that they sell. They run a local river shuttle, or if you're looking to improve your skills, you can take a lesson with Current Adventures Kayak School.
The River Connection
9 West Market Street
Hyde Park, NY 12538
845.229.0595
www.the-river-connection.com
Dorothy and Marshall have a super cool kayak shop in Hyde Park, NY. They have a strong instructional program, offer tours on the Hudson River, and provide the region with a an excellent selection of boats and equipment. Check them out if you're in the area.
Asheville Adventure Rentals
704 Riverside Drive
Asheville, NC 28801
828.505.7371
www.ashevilleadventurerentals.com
Derek and Melissa have opened a new shop in Asheville, right on the French Broad River. As the name suggests, they are not only a great place to buy gear, but also an excellent source for rental equipment.
New York Kayak Company
40 North River Piers, Suite 10
New York, NY 10014
212.924.1327
www.nykayak.com
If you are in the Big Apple, don't pass up the unique experience of paddling with these guys. For most people the words kayaking and New York City don't go together, but once you've paddled around the Statue of Liberty, you might just change your mind.
Kayak Academy
11801 188th Ave SE
Issaquah, WA 98027
206.527.1825
www.kayakacademy.com
George Gronseth founded the kayak academy in 1991 to provide top notch sea kayaking instruction. They are a kayaking school that sells all the gear you need to be comfortable on the water. It's a fantastic place to get outfitted for our Pacific Northwest conditions.
Tumalo Creek
805 SW Industrial Way, Suite 6
Bend, OR 97701
541.317.9407
www.tumalocreek.com
Tumalo Creek has the largest selection of whitewater kayaks, sea kayaks, recreational kayaks, paddle-boards, and canoes in Central Oregon. And being right on the Deschutes River in Bend gives them awesome access to get you out on the water.
Schools and Outfitters
Canoe Kayak and Paddle Co
2218 Nobehar Drive
Vienna, VA 22181
703.264.8911
www.ckapco.com
Mike Aronoff runs one of the premier canoe and kayak schools in the US. They do it all, from beginner lessons to advanced instructor training to touring and whitewater trips, in both canoes and kayaks. They are a great paddling resource in the mid-atlantic and a great place to try out a saltwood paddle.