DURHAM KAYAK FIELD GUIDE
Seven Days of Tandem Sit‑On‑Top Freedom on the Sound
A one‑week tandem sit‑on‑top kayak rental that comes with paddles, lifejackets, and comfort seatbacks — essential facts for planning your week on the water.
Seven Days of Tandem Sit‑On‑Top Freedom on the Sound.
Rent a double sit‑on‑top kayak for a full week and choose your pace: glide across the calm flats of Pamlico Sound or test the tandem against ocean surf. Rentals include two paddles, two lifejackets and two comfort seatbacks, giving you everything needed for daylong excursions and slow afternoons on the water.
Highlights
Outing Highlights
Pamlico Sound flatwater
The sit‑on‑top tandem is ideal for the flatwater of Pamlico Sound—stable, forgiving and suited to long, relaxed paddles with room for two to roam.
Ocean‑facing adventure
If you want a livelier session, the same double kayak can be taken out to try riding ocean waves, offering a step up in challenge for confident paddlers.
All the essentials included
Weekly tandem rentals are provisioned with two paddles, two lifejackets and two comfort seatbacks so you arrive ready to paddle without hunting for gear.
What the day feels like
What the week feels like
A week with a tandem sit‑on‑top is a simple arc: mornings spent launching into flat, glassy water; afternoons deciding whether to skirt the shoreline or head out to playful surf; evenings knowing the kayak and gear are yours for the duration. The rental model is straightforward—the equipment is in your possession for the week and you manage its use—so the trip is as much about freedom and convenience as it is about paddling.
Suitability
Who it's for
Who this rental fits — and when to think twice.
Practical planner
Details to review before reserving
Rentals are sold in one‑week blocks.
Tandem kayak rentals include 1 kayak, 2 paddles, 2 lifejackets, and 2 comfort seatbacks.
Reservations are available only for weekly rentals. Free delivery/pickup applies to weekly rentals totaling $75 or more; delivery is available only to Hatteras Island addresses (Rodanthe, Salvo, Waves, Avon, Buxton, Frisco, Hatteras).
Rental equipment is your responsibility while in your possession; damage or loss will incur repair or replacement charges. There are no weather‑related refunds.
Review cancellation policies before reserving.
Frequently asked questions
Planning Your Outing
How long can I rent a tandem kayak?
Rentals are sold in one‑week durations.
What equipment is included with a tandem rental?
A tandem rental includes 1 kayak, 2 paddles, 2 lifejackets and 2 comfort seatbacks.
Are there weather‑related refunds?
No — there are no weather‑related refunds for rentals.
Is damage insurance available for kayaks?
Damage insurance is specified as available for surfboard rentals only; it does not cover loss, theft, injury or damage to other equipment or persons.
Do you deliver the kayak to my rental address?
Free delivery and pickup are available for weekly rentals of $75 or more, but delivery is limited to Hatteras Island addresses in the villages of Rodanthe, Salvo, Waves, Avon, Buxton, Frisco and Hatteras.
Who is responsible for the rental equipment while I have it?
The renter is responsible for the rental equipment while it is in their possession; damage or loss will be charged for repair or replacement and equipment should not be left unattended.