What should i bring?

Water. Snacks. Sunscreen. Clothes suitable for kayaking. Joy. Your best powers of observation. 

I will provide kayaks, paddles, PFD's (life jackets), paddling instruction, and a unique guided tour. Bug spray is usually not needed, but you may wish to bring some for the hiking tour. I also recommend close-toed shoes for the Sandy Island hiking tour. 

Where do we meet?

Meeting locations for each tour are sent in the confirmation email and doubly confirmed by phone call or text with me. 

what is the age-limit?

Currently, I can only accommodate one paddler under 10 years old who wishes to ride in the front of a tandem kayak. All other paddlers must be over 10 years old and capable of paddling a kayak on their own. 

why don't you have tandem kayaks?

These are called "Divorce Boats" for a reason. 
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But seriously, I currently have one tandem kayak available to reserve on a first-come, first-serve basis. Let me know by call or text if you wish to reserve this for your group. 

do you rent kayaks? WHY DO I NEED A GUIDE?

I do not rent kayaks for personal use. 

A guide prevents you from going up the wrong creek in the marshy maze, getting stuck in the pluff mud on the outgoing tide, and getting cut up by oyster shells. Or lost on the river. I've seen it happen many, many times. A guide is also armed with lots of fun facts, paddling know-how, and local knowledge, including local restaurant recommendations.

what if i've never kayaked before?

I'd be happy to have you and to teach you how to paddle. Kayaking is an easy, fun sport for everyone.

can i bring my own kayak?

Absolutely. Just let me know before the trip. You get a $10 discount for not using my gear. 

WHY DO most TOURS START IN THE MORNING?

Down here, the heat, the wind, and the weather typically pick up in the summer afternoons. Besides, there's nothing better than exercising in the morning and enjoying lunch afterwards. 

will i tip over?

These kayaks are super stable. Out of the thousands of people I have taken kayaking, only four have ever gone swimming (and all four were "horsing around"). So you have, roughly, a 0.004% chance? (I'm no mathematician.)

​Bottom line: Sure, you can always tip over, but you can never OVER TIP!

why can't i use drugs or drink alcohol?

A rhetorical question, surely. Safety. Insurance purposes. Party afterwards, if you like. 

how many people can you take?

Right now, I take up to 6 people with online booking. It's best--for safety and intimacy of experience--that we keep the group small. If you have a group of 7 or 8, call me. 

What is your cancellation policy? WHAT IF YOU HAVE TO CANCEl?

I offer full refunds or free rescheduling if you call me before the day of the trip. Cancellations on the day of the trip incur a 15% processing fee.  

I will of course refund you 100% if I must cancel for any reason, including heavy wind (generally over 12 mph) or bad weather. 

Do you offer kayak fishing?

I love to fish. But these are paddling tours only. I'd be happy to recommend a good fishing guide. 

are there bathrooms?

There are port-o-potties available before and after the river tours. However, I recommend using the restroom before you arrive. 

There are no bathrooms available for the marsh tours other than the salt creek itself (#1 only).

For the Sandy Island hike, it's a "third tree on the right" situation when we get to the island. I will bring a trowel, TP, and a bag for packing out TP. Leave no trace!

IS THERE A WEIGHT LIMIT?

260 pounds. In the future, I hope to have kayaks that can accommodate anyone over this limit. 

What will i see?

Check out the Photo Gallery on this website for a sample of potential observations and scenes.