COLDSTREAM WATER ACTIVITIES FIELD GUIDE
Four Hours on a Floating Mat: Calm Water, Sun, and Simple Gear at Coldstream’s Kal Beach
Rent a JOBE Manta or Mini Manta from Kalavida Surf Shop for up to four hours of lounging, swimming, tanning, or connecting multiple mats—at the beach or taken away where allowed.
Four Hours on a Floating Mat: Calm Water, Sun, and Simple Gear at Coldstream’s Kal Beach.
A short stroll from Kal Beach in Coldstream, Kalavida Surf Shop rents JOBE Manta floating water mats that inflate quickly and link together, offering up to four hours of uninterrupted float time for swimming, sunning, or quiet drifting.
Highlights
Outing Highlights
JOBE Manta Mats — simple, stable, and connectable
The rental Manta and Mini Manta mats include four anchor points and a zipper that lets you connect multiple mats; a self‑inflating valve makes setup straightforward.
Kal Beach access — beachside convenience
Kalavida keeps the mats footsteps from the sand, so you can launch at Kal Beach for a relaxed float session or sunlight breaks between swims.
Takeaway option when available
If availability and timing permit, the operator can arrange a take‑away rental and help load the mat so you can use it at a cottage, cabin, or another favourite spot.
What the day feels like
What the four hours feels like
The experience is intentionally unstructured: inflate the mat quickly, clip on a life vest, push into the shallows or tow a connected cluster, and spend up to four hours alternating between swimming, sunning, or simply drifting in the lake.
Suitability
Who it's for
Who this outing suits — and who should look elsewhere.
Practical planner
Details to review before reserving
Rentals run for up to four hours per session.
The operator supplies JOBE Manta or Mini Manta floating mats and life vests/PFDs.
Takeaway rental requests are considered based on availability, duration, and time of week; staff will assist with loading if the request can be accommodated.
Pets are not permitted on rental floating mats.
Review cancellation policies before reserving.
Frequently asked questions
Planning Your Outing
How long can I keep the mat?
Rentals are available for up to four hours.
Can I take the mat away from the shop?
Takeaway requests are considered based on availability, duration, and time of week; if accommodated, staff will help load the mat.
Are life vests included?
Yes — life vests/PFDs are provided with the rental.
Can I connect multiple mats together?
Yes — the Manta mats have a zipper and four anchor points so multiple mats can be connected.
Can I bring my dog on the mat?
No — pets cannot be accommodated on the rental floating mats.