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 |
$20 |
$10 |
Boat Storage at Olbrich Park
We currently have a few more spots on our outdoor racks for personal storage at Olbrich Park. Click here for more info.
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.
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 |