TEMPE BOAT RENTAL FIELD GUIDE
Paddle at Your Pace: 24-Hour Kayak & SUP Rentals in Tempe
Northshore WaterSport Rentals offers 24-hour rentals of sit-in, sit-on-top, double kayaks and stand-up paddleboards — stable, beginner-friendly craft sized and rated so you can explore Tempe’s calm waters on your own schedule.
Paddle at Your Pace: 24-Hour Kayak & SUP Rentals in Tempe.
Rent a sit-in, sit-on-top, double kayak or a stand-up paddleboard and take to Tempe’s calm waters for a full 24-hour window. The fleet is designed for stability and ease — ideal for beginners — so you can set your own pace, practice strokes, or linger at shoreline views long after a typical hourly rental would end.
Highlights
Outing Highlights
Versatile boats for every approach
Choose from 1-person sit-in and sit-on-top kayaks, a 12-foot double Malibu Two that can be paddled solo or tandem, and 10'10" stand-up paddleboards — all designed for stability and easy paddling so beginners can get out on the water confidently.
Calm conditions, easy learning curve
The equipment is intended for calm to light-surf waters, offering tremendous stability and easy traction that make short practice sessions or relaxed exploration approachable for new paddlers.
A full 24-hour rental window
A 24-hour rental lets you spread out your outing — launch when it suits you and return the equipment within a full day, so a single rental can serve practice, photography, or a long, unhurried circuit of shoreline.
What the day feels like
What it Feels Like to Paddle This Rental
Expect stable, easy-to-handle craft that invite low-stress paddling: short, manageable boats and boards that are forgiving underfoot and on the water, letting you concentrate on technique and scenery rather than fighting the craft.
Suitability
Who it's for
Who this rental suits — and when to think twice.
Practical planner
Details to review before reserving
Rentals are provided on a 24-hour basis; plan launches and returns within that window.
Bring personal items you need for a day on the water; select a craft sized for your needs and weight — sit-in (10', max 275 lbs), sit-on-top (10', max 300 lbs), double kayak (12', max 425 lbs), or SUP (10'10", max 250 lbs).
Boat and board weights and dimensions are provided so you can manage transport and handling: sit-in 36 lbs, sit-on-top 43 lbs, double 68 lbs, SUP 38 lbs.
Review cancellation policies before reserving.
Frequently asked questions
Planning Your Outing
How long is the rental period?
Rentals are for 24 hours.
What types of boats and boards are available?
Options include 1-person sit-in and sit-on-top kayaks, a 12' double kayak (Ocean Kayak Malibu Two), and 1-person 10'10" stand-up paddleboards (Jimmy Styks models).
Are these craft good for beginners?
Yes — the rental fleet is described as offering tremendous stability and easy paddling, suitable for beginners in calm to light-surf waters.
What are the maximum weight capacities?
Maximum capacities are specified per craft: sit-in kayak 275 lbs; sit-on-top kayak 300 lbs; double kayak 425 lbs; SUP 250 lbs.
Can the double kayak be used by one person?
Yes — the 12' Ocean Kayak Malibu Two can be paddled solo or tandem.
How heavy are the boats and boards?
Boat and board weights are provided: sit-in kayak about 36 lbs; sit-on-top about 43 lbs; double kayak about 68 lbs; SUP about 38 lbs.