Atlantic Coast Kayak Company offers
guided kayak tours, a kayak rental concession near
Fort Lauderdale, take away rentals by appointment,
and sells kayaks and accessories.
Phone 954-781-0073 or 954-854-1014 (mobile)
email to: atlanticcoastkayak@gmail.com
Calling all paddlers
who care enough to help clean-up the Middle River!
Saturday, March 6th,
from 9 A.M. to 1 P.M. is the annual Broward
County Waterway Clean-up. Atlantic Coast Kayak Company
is offering half-price kayak rentals for those willing
to bring back at least one bag of trash, per person.
Bring cut-proof gloves, grabbers & other tools
to ensure a safe and effective clean-up. Get the plastic,
glass, metal and other man-made crap out of the water
before it gets out into the ocean or harms our manatees,
marine mammals, shoe birds, etc. Make a difference
and get a discount for a win-win! See details below
on our rental concession location.
Kayak Rentals on the Middle River every Saturday &
Sunday in Wilton Manors, FL - 9 A.M. to 5 P.M. - Kayak
the Middle River Loop on a single or double kayak
for one hour or circumnavigate the "Island City"
in approximately 2.5 to 3 hours. Rest stops available
- bring a picnic!
The Richardson Estate, 1937 Wilton Drive,
Wilton Manors, FL has a beautiful launch for one of
the best urban paddling opportunities in the Fort
Lauderdale area. The Middle River is a 7.5 mile loop,
and features great views of homes, gardens, mangroves,
shore birds, and iguanas. Recently, our resident pair
of manatees have been sighted with their new baby.
Group discounts are available for parties of 6 or
more. Single kayaks are $15 per hour or $37 for up
to 4 hours; double kayaks are $23 per hour or $54
for up to 4 hours. Other launch times by appointment
for groups, only, by calling 954-781-0073 or 954-854-1014.
We invite you to visit our online store by clicking
the "Online Store" button above on the main
menu. We currently have fantastic closeout prices
on Ocean Kayak boats, Extrasport PFDs, and a myriad
of kayaking accessories.
DVDs & Books for Sale!
Heliconia Press has new releases
for kayakers...and we've got them in stock. Here are
the titles:
- Kayak Fitness DVD improves your fitness, makes
you stronger & keeps you motivated with exercises
off the water to develop your chest, shoulders, triceps,
forearms, back, core, etc. This is a great video for
those in training for any kayaking competition and
simply to prevent injuries!
- Recreational Kayaking - The Essential Skills
& Safety DVD is the next best thing to taking
a class from us, or a great refresher for remembering
all those turning techniques, choosing kayaks and
gear, caring for a kayak, how to stay safe on the
water, paddling with kids, and handling a capsize
with ease!
- Sea Kayaking - The Ultimate Guide DVD is
the classic video that impressed us with its comprehensive
tips on how to choose your kayak and gear, how to
transport your kayak, essential paddling techniques,
rescues, rolling a kayak, surf kayaking, and how to
handle weather conditions. This disk is jam packed
with great information. Susan gives it 3.5 stars!
- Camp Cooking book by Scriver, Grater &
Baker (mmmmm...I wonder if those are pen names?) Anyway,
This soft cover, 200 page book with full color photos
of delicious dishes that you can prepare in the wild
will make your next trip unforgettable! You will think
that you died and went to gourmet heaven, yet there
you are, eating well in the wild! This book not only
has great recipes, but practical information on cooking
equipment, menu planning for groups, packing techniques
and recommendations, and leave no trace practices!
We fully endorse this book!
Kayak Fishing Accessories are in
Stock Now! Scotty rod holders, mounts,
drift chute, tackle boxes...When you see
that redfish or bonefish tailing and feeding in areas
that are so shallow that they are inaccessible by
a flats boat or the bottom is too soft for wading
(e.g., Florida Bay, various estuaries), kayak fishing
is the only way to reach them. Come and learn how
a kayak can change the fishing world for you. Our
very own kayak fishing guide will teach you about
which kayak models work best, how to rig your kayak
for your kind of fishing, how to end the "sleigh
ride" when you've had enough of that huge fish
towing you around, and anything else you might want
to know about this huge, hot trend in angling. Catch
the excitement here. for more information about kayak
fishing, or to consult with Alejandro, please call
954-781-0073.
See you on the water!
Susan M. Richardson
Atlantic Coast Kayak Company
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