Rutabaga has two rental locations! Download our rental brochure
Olbrich Park
3527 Atwood Ave
Madison, WI 53714
608-513-1308
Rental Season
May 24 - September (weather dependent)
Only open Friday-Sunday May 24 thru June 9, then 7 days a week June 10 thru Labor day. After Labor Day we will be open only on weekends thru September if the weather permits.
Rental Hours
*all rentals must be back by closing time
|
Monday -
Saturday |
10:00 am - 8:00 pm |
|
Sunday & Holidays |
10:00 am - 6:00 pm |
Rental Rates
(pricing is per boat)
| Watercraft Type | 1st Hour | Add'l Hour |
|
Solo Kayak |
$15 |
$10 |
|
Two-Person
Kayak |
$20 |
$10 |
|
Stand-Up
Paddleboard |
$15 |
$10 |
|
Tandem
Canoe |
$20 |
$10 |
|
Fishing
Kayak |
$15 |
$10 |
Free rentals for volunteers of Big Brothers Big Sisters, with their Little Brother or Little Sister!
Boat Storage at Olbrich Park
We are currently sold out of spots for personal storage at Olbrich Park, but please contact Tucker at tuckerm@rutabaga.com to be put on the waiting list. Click here for more info.
Rutabaga Paddlesports
220 W Broadway
Monona, WI 53716
608-223-9300
Rental Season
May - September 30 (weather dependent, call the store to make sure we are renting!)
Rental Hours
|
Monday -
Friday |
10:00 am - 7:30 pm |
|
Saturday |
10:00 am - 5:30 pm |
|
Sunday |
11:00 am - 4:30 pm |
|
Holidays |
10:00
am - 2:30 pm |
Rental Rates
(pricing is per boat)
| Watercraft Type | Half Day* | Full Day |
|
Kayak
(solo/tandem) |
$35 |
$60 |
|
Stand-Up
Paddleboard |
$35 |
$60 |
|
Tandem
Canoe |
$35 |
$60 |
*Half
day rental times begin at 10am and 3pm Monday-Friday, 10am and 2pm Saturday,
and 11am Sunday.
Free rentals for volunteers of Big Brothers Big Sisters, with their Little Brother or Little Sister!
Off-Site Rentals
Off-site rentals are available at our Rutabaga location, but are not available to reserve online. Your vehicle must have an approved roof rack like Yakima, Thule, or factory cross-bars to carry the boat. Pick-up truck beds are ok for kayaks under 13ft with proper pads and tie-downs. Boats may be picked up 30 minutes before close on the evening prior. Rentals are to be used only on lakes and rivers that are non-classified (deep, slower-moving). No whitewater! Please call the store and ask to speak with a manager about rates and availability.
General
Rental Information
What's Included
- One (or
more) canoe, kayak, or SUP board
- A life jacket for each person
- A paddle for each paddler
Rental Policies
-
A life jacket and footwear must be worn at all times when using rental
equipment.
-
Renters must be at least 18 years old. Adults must accompany anyone under 18.
An adult must accompany any child under 8 years of age in the same boat.
-
Alcohol is prohibited while using or operating Rutabaga equipment. Rutabaga
reserves the right to refuse to rent to anyone who appears to be under the
influence of alcohol or drugs.
-
Renters are liable for lost or damaged equipment.
Other Information
- Full
payment is required at the time of reservation.
- All trash
must be removed from boats upon their return.
- Rentals
are due back 30 minutes prior to the close of business.
- Rentals
returned late will be charged a $25 late fee.
- Rutabaga
reserves the right to cancel rentals due to unsafe weather conditions,
resulting in either full refund or reschedule.
Cancellation Policy
Two
or more days notice: full refund
One
day notice: 50% refund
No show or day of: no refund
Weather
Related Cancellations will be met with a full refund
We will
cancel rentals under the following conditions:
- Wind speed
over 15 MPH (over 10 MPH for SUP and Canoe at Olbrich location)
- Water
temperature below 55 degrees Fahrenheit
-
Thunderstorms
For those who don't want to stop moving in the winter, we offer snowshoe and cross-country ski packages!
Snowshoe Rentals:
Package includes snowshoes and poles.
|
First 24 hours |
$15 |
|
Each additional day |
$8 |
|
Weekend* package |
$20* |
|
Adult + Kids** pair |
$20** |
|
Adult = Kids** pair - weekend package |
$30** |
* Two-day weekend rental can either be picked up on Friday and returned Saturday by 4:30 pm, or picked up on Saturday and returned Monday.
** Kid's snowshoes are for children less than 110 lbs.
Cross-Country Ski Rentals:
Package includes skis, boots, and poles.
|
First 24 hours |
$35 |
|
Each additional day |
$10 |
|
Weekend* package |
$40 |