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Fourth of July Rental from Kendall Square -- Tripper XL Canoe
  Fourth of July Rental from Kendall Square -- Tripper XL Canoe

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Fourth of July Rental from Kendall Square -- Tripper XL Canoe

 
Registration & Cancellation Policies for July 4 Rentals
  • Reservations are required for all rentals for July 4.
  • Rates shown do not include applicable Sales Tax.
  • Rentals includes a paddle and life jacket for each paddler.
  • Rentals from Newton include foam blocks and straps to car-top the boat. Contact us if you plan to rent more than one boat and do not have a roof rack.
  • Renters must bring a flashlight to have on board each boat. If you do not bring a flashlight, we will have a limited number available for purchase. In addition, we will provide a continuously lit white light to mount on your boat to satisfy State Police requirements.
  • Bring a photo I.D. when you pick up your boat.
  • During the reservation process, you will request a preferred pickup time. This time is subject to change and not guaranteed until we confirm it with you.
  • All rentals require the deposit indicated below. Your credit card number is considered to be your deposit, but we do not charge or put a hold on your card unless the boat is stolen or damaged. Renters are responsible for all damage beyond normal wear and tear, including deep scratches, chips, and gouges through the boat's finish.
  • The State Police restrict boating access within a perimeter around the fireworks barge. Renters will be provided with information on this restriction before launching. Learn more on the Boston July 4 Web Site.
  • All boats rented in Allston/Brighton must be picked up by 8pm on July 4; all boats rented in Kendall Square must be picked up by 9pm. We reserve the right to rent remaining boats to others after these times, and no refunds or credits will be issued if your boat is no longer available.
  • The rental charge will be refunded, less a 10% administrative fee, if you cancel your rental by 5pm on June 27. After this date, the rental fee is non-refundable.
  • In the event that the fireworks and concert are cancelled due to weather before you pick up your boat, we will refund the rental fee, less a 10% administrative fee. If the fireworks and concert are cancelled after you pick up your boat, the rental fee is non-refundable.
  • Each participant will be required to sign a waiver of liability. To save time, you can download this waiver and bring it with you.
Release and Waiver of Liability -- Complete Before Arrival
Each participant will be required to sign a release and waiver of liability before participating in this event (an adult will need to complete a release for each minor). Please watch the short safety video and fill out the Online Waiver.
Please read the release over carefully and give us a call or e-mail if you have any questions. 
Where to Pick Up Your Boat
Boats can be picked up from our location in Kendall Square, Cambridge. Our web page includes a map and directions via car or public transit. Please use public transportation or park in the parking garage (view the parking rates).
Please check in at the tent marked "Fireworks Rental Check-In" when you arrive for your rental (it will be adjacent to our trailer). Have your entire group together before you check in, as each participant will have to complete a release before we can process your rental. Plan to arrive at the pickup time that we confirm with you (see below).
You will want to review the list of road closures in Cambridge and Boston when choosing a route and planning for your arrival.
Boat Pick-Up Times
During the reservation process, you (hopefully) selected a preferred pickup time. We will contact you to confirm your pickup time. Please respond to this e-mail with a preferred time if you did not select a preferred pickup time during your registration.
Plan to arrive no later than 15 minutes after your confirmed pickup time. We reserve the right to rent your boat to another customer if you have not arrived 45 minutes after your pickup time, and no refunds or credits will be offered.
What Is Included
Included with the rental of each boat are life jackets and paddles for each paddler, plus a whistle and a white light to satisfy Coast Guard requirements (you will also need to bring a flashlight; see below).
What To Wear and Bring
Bring a Photo I.D. You will not be allowed to pick up your rental unless you have a Photo I.D.
Bring one working flashlight per boat. The Coast Guard requires that all boaters carry a working flashlight. Otherwise, we will have flashlights available at a reasonable cost.
If it is very warm, you may be comfortable in shorts and a T-shirt. However, it gets significantly colder after the sun goes down, so bring a fleece, sweatshirt, or sweater in case you become chilled, and a windbreaker in case it's breezy.
If it's cooler, you will want clothing you can layer for warmth, including a top layer that will protect you from the wind. Jeans, sweatshirts, fleece sweaters, windbreakers or light parkas are good layering options.
If you wear glasses, a retaining strap is a good idea. Retaining straps can be purchased at our Newton Boathouse on Comm. Ave or at many sporting goods stores.
Boat Return Time and Return Location
All boats must be returned by 11:30 PM on the night of your rental to your original pick-up point at the Kendall Square location.
Deposit/Damage Policy
Your credit card number will be held as a deposit. If you do not pay by credit card, we will require a check or signed credit card imprint for the amount indicated on our off-site-rental web page for the boat type you reserved.
Renters are responsible for repair costs for all structural damage. This includes deep scratches, chips, and gouges through the boat's finish. Deposits will be returned when you return your boat, so long as the boat is returned in good condition.
Alcohol is Prohibited
Because the safety of our customers is our top priority, consumption of alcoholic beverages at any point before or during your rental is not permitted. No refunds will be offered if we refuse to allow you to take a boat due to intoxication.