— Special Deals on Paddling Gear —

Free Boat & Paddle Demos

At Charles River, every day is demo day! Drop by for free demos of any boat or paddle we sell. We will also match any advertised price on boats and paddles.
Below you will find our best deals on paddling gear and accessories. Come down and speak with a salesperson to find the gear that's right for you. Don't forget, you can save up to 15% off all accessories when you buy a boat!

List prices are in black. Sale prices are in red. Quantities and styles are limited. Prices and availability are subject to change without notice. All used and rental boat sales are final.

All gear is for sale at our Newton Boathouse. Save up to 15% off non-discounted accessories when you buy a boat!



Canoe & Kayak Paddles

Mohawk
"8" T-Grip Canoe Paddle, used rental $22 $12
Used rental canoe paddles with aluminum shaft and 8"-wide plastic blade. Various lengths from 48" to 63".

Aquabound
Navigator Kayak Paddle, used rental $105 $49
Used rental kayak paddles with aluminum shaft and plastic blade. 230cm, 1-piece. Great for recrational paddling when weight and portability are not an issue.

Epic
Epic Relaxed Tour Hybrid 25% Off
We're closing out these lightweight fiberglass/carbon composite paddles. 215-225cm adjustable length.
Epic Relaxed Tour Signature Hybrid 25% Off
Closeouts on these fiberglass/carbon composite paddles with ultra-smooth and buoyant foam core blades. 215-225cm adjustable length.


Paddling Clothing & Skirts

Extrasport
Semi-Dry Top, Long-Sleeve $229 $155
A serious semi-dry top with adjustable Glideskin Ti-coat punch-through neck, latex gaskets on the wrists, and a double-tunnel waist to keep out almost all water. Waterproof/breathable X-Tile three-layer nylon fabric with fully taped seams, chest pocket, and reflective accents for visibility. Great closeout deal!
Splash Jacket, Long-Sleeve $149 $105
Adjustable Glideskin Ti-coat punch-through neck closure, adjustable Lycra gusseted wrist closures, and a wide, adjustable neoprene waistband. Waterproof/breathable X-Tile two-layer nylon fabric with taped seams, chest pocket, and reflective accents for visibility. Great closeout deal!
Splash Jacket, Short-Sleeve $129 $89
Adjustable Glideskin Ti-coat punch-through neck closure, adjustable Lycra gusseted arm closures, and a wide, adjustable neoprene waistband. Waterproof/breathable X-Tile two-layer nylon fabric with taped seams, chest pocket, and reflective accents for visibility. Great closeout deal!
Spray Jacket, Long-Sleeve $110 $75
Adjustable Lycra gusseted neck and wrist closures and an elastic drawcord waist. Waterproof/breathable X-Tile two-layer nylon fabric with taped seams. Mesh chest pocket. Great closeout deal!

Harmony
Gripper Elite Spray Skirt; sizes M, L, XL; Gray $99 $49
A heavy-duty nylon skirt for serious touring. Adjustable neoprene waist keeps out almost all water. Has excellent rim grip system, taped seams for better waterproofing, implosion bar, extra durability where the paddle might hit, and a zipper pocket. Quantities of size L limited, size XL extremely limited as of 3/30/08. Great closeout deal!

Kokatat
Hand Jackets – Medium Weight $41 $21
Neoprene gloves for moderately cold weather or water. Textured palm for grip.

Current Designs
Neoprene Spray Skirt (size 2 deck) $115 $89
Great deal on a durable 4mm neoprene skirt for your sea or whitewater kayaking adventures! Size 2 deck is "medium"; available in small and large waist sizes.

Snap Dragon Designs
Nylon Spray Skirt (size M deck) $60 $45
basic nylon skirt that will help keep you dry. Very limited quantities. #5209

Perception
Nylon Skirt for Umiak/Carolina 12 $35 $19
Keep your kid dry! Very limited quantities. #0BOAT

Warmers
Farmer John Wetsuits, used $100 $45-63
used rental neoprene wetsuits, women's small. Limited quantities available. Priced based on condition.


Releasable Towing Systems

Kokatat
River Tow Tether $50 $39
mounts onto vests with a releasable waist strap. #2830
Touring Tow Tether $84 $69
mounts onto vests with a releasable waist strap. #2010


Odds & Ends

Thule
XSporter 422 open box $549 $495
Open box saves you 10% and gets you FREE installation with appointment. One available.
Get-A-Grip Paddle Mount #839 $49 $25
Attach your one-piece paddle to your Thule rack. #2248
Outrigger 547 old-style $39 $19
Old-style Outrigger loading-assist device. Allows you to lift one end of your boat up to bar height, then lift the other end. Does not work with newer-style Thule components whose brackets accommodate aero bars. #419

Seattle Sports
Titan/E Aquacell Dry Bag - small $28 $19
environmentally friendly PVC-free drybags: 7.5" diameter, 12" height, 9 litre capacity. Very limited quantity.

Paddleboy Carts
Air Yedo $150 $119
A high-clearance, center-mounted canoe or kayak cart for rougher terrain. Large pneumatic tires and a "kickstand" for easier loading and unloading. Great deal — very limited quantities!

North Shore
Paddle Holster for Round Bars $18 $12
Inexpensive way to attach your one-piece paddle to your Yakima rack. Won't fit most factory-mounted racks.

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