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Sea kayak rental in Crete

Posted on: 02/05/2012

Sea kayaks
Enjoy-Crete is the only company in Crete which offer sea kayak rental around the island. We have seven sea kayak models for rental. Three of them are fiberglass and the rest four plastic. We can deliver the sea kayaks for a small extra fee into your location anywhere in Crete!

We've got the following models:

Tahe marine Reval Midi.This is a British style sea kayak. Excellent choise for novices or experienced paddlers. You can roll this sea kayak like a baby and paddle up to force 4 even with no skeg. All Reval Midi are equiped with skeg and some of them with rudder too. Reval Midi has a wonderful stability and navigability even in breaking waves and strong winds. Surfing is also possible with this kayak if you've got the experience. You will be amazed about how it performs in so many different conditions.
The kayak deck is equipped with a round, an oval and a day-hatch for easier entry into compartments.The Hulls are designed with more rocker and their upswept bows and sterns designed to handle more challenging sea conditions.

Length: 515 cm (16'1'')
Width: 56cm  (22'')
Capacity: approx 130 kg (298 lbs)
Cockpit: 78x42 cm (30½''x16½'')
Weight:  26,5kg with skeg and a little bit more with rudder installed
Storage:  Front: round hatch 24 cm (10"),  Day-hatch: 15 cm (6"), Rear: oval hatch 44x26 cm (17"x10¼")

Photo 1: The Tahe marine Reval Midi

Tahe Marine Reval Midi rental

Tahe marine sea spirit. This kayak is designed keeping in mind stability and the ease in maneuvering. The kayak hull is designed with a shallow V-bottom with hard chine and flared sides, which will secure a stable performance. This safe and stable boat is perfect for more experienced paddles. This kayak comes with both a retractable skeg and the original Smarttrack rudder system. It has two oval hatches. With the standard deck layout you will also have a place for an extra paddle, map, or other accessories you may need on the water. There is also a possibility to lock it to a roof rack with the stainless steel rods mounted into the aft deck. The sea spirit is our high end sea kayak. Be aware that this kayak is a low volume and is designed for short and light paddlers. If you are over 1.70cm with shoe size more than 9 this kayak should not be your first choise.

Length: 520 cm (17'1'') 
Width: 56cm  (22'')
Capacity: approx 135 kg (298 lbs) 
Cockpit: 80x42 cm (31½''x16½'')
Weight:  26,7kg with both skeg and rudder installed
Storage:  Front: oval hatch 44x26 cm (17”x10”). Rear: oval hatch 44x26 cm (17”x10”)
 

Photo 1: The Tahe marine fiberglass sea kayak in action!

Tahe marine sea spirit sea kayak for rental

Tahe marine tandem mini. This is a great touring kayak for people who need a stable and stylish kayak built for two paddlers. This sea kayak is known for it´s stability and maneuvering capabilities in tight coastal conditions. It has two oval hatches and large compartments for either a lot of expedition gear or everything that is necessary for a a weekend family trip. The hull is designed to be with a high initial stability, but at the same time still keeping in mind quick acceleration and end speed. The kayak is equipped in standard with the original Smarttrack rudder system. If You are interested in a simple, beautiful and a reliable tandem kayak, then the Tandem Mini is without a doubt the right choice for you to explore with your paddler the costline of Crete.

Length: 540 cm (17'8'' )
Width: 71 cm (28'')
Approx. capacity: 300 kg (661 lbs)  Weight: 33 kg (64 lbs)
Cockpit: 82x44 cm (32x17'' )
Fibreglass: 39 kg (86-90 lbs)
Storage:  Front: oval hatch 44x26 cm (17''x10¼’’). Rear: oval hatch 44x26 cm (17''x10¼’’)

Photo 2: The Tahe marine tandem mini, a great tandem fiberglass sea kayak

Tahe marine tandem mini for rental

 

Tahe marine fit Small. This kayak is designed keeping in mind stability and the ease in maneuvering. Been 4.5 meters is the shortest one, great to surf and very easy for newbies! MARINE FIT is a superb value range of lightweight composite touring sea kayak.

The kayak is equipped with all the features you need for touring including  bulkheads, hatches, deck lines and elastics , carrying handles, adjustable backrest and seat pad, adjustable foot support and even a Smarttrack rudder system. The large cockpit is designed for easy entry and exit. Great for any paddler with shoe size lower than 11.

Length: 450 cm
Width: 61cm
Capacity: approx 155 kg (298 lbs)
Cockpit: 80x42 cm (31½''x16½'')
Weight:  23,7kg with rudder installed. Superb light!
Storage:  Two hatches enough for multi day trips.

Photo 3: The Tahe marine fit Small, a great all around sea kayak

Tahe marine fit Small

 

Perception Essence 17. A great sea kayak especially for large paddlers. If you've got the dead leg syndrome while paddling this is the kayak for you. Lot of storage for multi day trips with excellent handling in rough sea and rock gardens.

Length: 518 cm
Width: 58cm
Capacity: approx 160 kg (330 lbs)
Cockpit: 89x49 cm (35''x19½'')
Weight:  28kg with skeg only.
Storage:  Three hatches enough for multi day trips.

Photo 4: The Perception Essence 17, a classic British style sea kayak

Perception Essence 17 sea kayak

 

P & H, Capella 160 & 166. One of the best sea kayaks. You can read indepedent reviews in this link. Capella has a comforting initial stability and confidence inspiring secondary stability which makes this one of the most popular all round Sea Kayak available. Three storage compartments provide plenty of storage space for camping trips with convienient storage in the day hatch for more accessable items. The outfitting is fully adjustable with a padded seat, thigh braces, backrest and foot rests so you will be comfortable paddling the Capella for longer periods of time

Length: 505 cm the 166 and 495cm the 160
Width: 56cm
Capacity: approx 120 kg (300 lbs)
Cockpit: 80x43 cm
Weight:  24.5kg with skeg only and 23 the 160.
Storage:  Three hatches enough for multi day trips.

P & H Capella for rent
Photo 5: The P & H Capella 166, a classic British style sea kayak

 

PRICE List and important details

Prices include all technical equipment but not food, water or insurance.

Full day rental: 40€
Two day rental: 70€
Three day rental: 110€
Five days rental: 150€

Tandem Tahe marine fiberglass sea kayak is available at following prices:

Full day rental: 60€
Two day rental: 90€
Three day rental: 150€
Five days rental: 220€


To ensure you have the appropriate skills we require you to perform basic skills and a deep water rescue before rental.
We also require passports to be left with us during the rental period. Conditions for hire can be found in page 2 of this article (follow the link on the bottom of this article).

If you have a trip in mind feel free to drop in and chat to one of our instructors who all have a detailed knowledge of the local area and conditions.

If you want to pre-book the sea kayak please contact us as we have limited availability on sea kayaks during the summer. We support VISA and MASTERCARD credit cards via our payment system.







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