BRADENTON RENTALS FIELD GUIDE
Beach-Delivered Boards: A Day of Kayaking or Stand-Up Paddleboarding from Bradenton Shores
One-day paddleboard and kayak rentals delivered free to a spot you pick on Longboat Key or Anna Maria Island — this guide covers logistics, gear, and safety so you can plan the day with confidence.
Beach-Delivered Boards: A Day of Kayaking or Stand-Up Paddleboarding from Bradenton Shores.
Rent a paddleboard or kayak and have it delivered to a spot of your choosing on Longboat Key or Anna Maria Island for the day; the operator provides free delivery and will collect the craft at a scheduled pickup the following day or week, depending on your rental.
Highlights
Outing Highlights
Free Delivery and Timed Collection
Boards and kayaks are delivered to your chosen launch on Longboat Key or Anna Maria Island; deliveries begin at 7:00 a.m. and conclude around 9:00 a.m., and the operator will collect the equipment the same time the following day or the following week depending on your rental.
Choose a Stand-Up Paddleboard or a Kayak
Options include a paddleboard or single kayak at the same base rate and a double kayak at a slightly higher rate; rates list a paddleboard at $75, a single kayak at $75 and a double kayak at $85, with a 7% service fee applied.
Vests Provided; Kid Rules Apply
A Coast Guard–approved vest and whistle are supplied with rentals; vest use is optional for adults but compulsory for children under 13 years.
What the day feels like
What the Day Feels Like
You receive a board or kayak delivered to a shoreline you select on Longboat Key or Anna Maria Island, spend the day afloat and return the craft for collection at the scheduled pickup time; the rental is structured as a single-day experience with free delivery and collection handled by the operator.
Suitability
Who it's for
Who this rental suits — and where discretion is required.
Practical planner
Details to review before reserving
Bring a water bottle, swimwear, towel and sunscreen; water shoes are optional (the operator notes barefoot may be preferable on paddleboards).
The operator provides a Coast Guard–approved vest and a whistle with your rental; vest use is compulsory for children under 13 and optional for adults.
Review cancellation policies before reserving.
Frequently asked questions
Planning Your Outing
What are the rental rates?
Rates are $75 for a paddleboard, $75 for a single kayak and $85 for a double kayak; a 7% service fee is applied.
Where will my board or kayak be delivered?
Deliveries are made to a spot you choose on Longboat Key or Anna Maria Island.
When does delivery and pickup happen?
Deliveries commence at 7:00 a.m. and conclude around 9:00 a.m.; the operator will collect the board or kayak at the same time the following day or, depending on your rental, the following week.
Are life vests included and who must wear them?
A Coast Guard–approved vest and whistle are provided with rentals; vest use is optional for adults but compulsory for children under 13 years.
How long is the rental period?
The offering is structured as a one-day rental with delivery for the day and collection scheduled the next day or the following week depending on the rental arrangement.
Should I wear water shoes?
Water shoes are optional; the operator notes that barefoot may be better on the paddleboards.