LELAND SUP FIELD GUIDE
Stand-Up Paddle Leland: Glide the Inland Waters with Leelanau Watersports
Self-guided SUP rentals with expert orientation, complimentary safety gear and pickup-location flexibility — useful for planning a confident day on the water.
Stand-Up Paddle Leland: Glide the Inland Waters with Leelanau Watersports.
Experience the simplicity of getting on the water in Leland: select a pickup location, receive an orientation from Leelanau Watersports, and set out with life jackets and other safety gear provided, plus a towable tube when available — a streamlined rental that suits first-timers and practiced paddlers alike.
Highlights
Outing Highlights
Safety-first rentals with extras
Every rental comes with essential safety equipment — life jackets, anchor, dock bumpers and dock lines — and, where towing is available, a complimentary towable tube. Additional tow and watersport gear can be added for a fee.
Flexible pickup and clear orientation
When booking you choose from multiple pickup locations; the operator confirms time and place 24 hours before your rental and provides an on-water orientation so you know local boundaries and safety protocols.
Staffed returns and simple check-in
At the end of your rental you drive back to the loading ramp where staff meet you and guide the craft safely to the dock — a practical finish that removes uncertainty for less experienced renters.
What the day feels like
How the rental unfolds
Book, pick a convenient pickup point, and expect a brief but thorough orientation from the Leelanau Watersports crew before you launch. You leave with the safety basics covered and optional tow or watersport extras on hand, paddle out at your own pace, and return to the same ramp where staff will assist with docking.
Suitability
Who it's for
Who this rental suits — and who should plan accordingly.
Practical planner
Details to review before reserving
Bring a valid major credit card for the required deposit; operators provide life jackets, anchor, dock bumpers and dock lines. Towable tubes are supplied when vessels have towing capability; kneeboards, wakeboards and water skis are available for an additional fee. Note that listed rates may not include extra fees such as online convenience fees.
Select your pickup location at booking; the operator will contact you approximately 24 hours before your rental to confirm the pickup location and time.
Review cancellation policies before reserving.
Frequently asked questions
Planning Your Outing
What do I do when it's time to come in at the end of my rental?
Drive the boat to the loading and unloading ramp where you picked it up; a staff member will come out to meet you and guide the boat safely to the dock.
What's included with my rental?
All safety equipment including life jackets, anchor, dock bumpers and dock lines are included. If the vessel is equipped for towing, a towable tube is supplied free; kneeboards, wakeboards and water skis are available for an additional charge.
Is a deposit required?
Yes. A valid major credit card must be on file as part of the rental agreement to cover potential incidentals or damages.
What if I have no boating experience?
The crew provides a boating orientation and safety information before you get out on the water to prepare inexperienced renters.
How do I know my boundaries when on the water?
The operator provides orientation specific to the watercraft and information about local waters; pay attention to 'NO WAKE' signs and navigational buoys.
Who can operate the boat or watercraft?
Each piece of equipment allows for up to two drivers. All drivers must have a valid driver's license or have completed a boater safety course.