Visit our stores in Rockport and Gloucester for kayaks as well as paddling equipment, bicycle rentals and TONS of sunglasses, sandals, and summer footwear for your outdoor adventures! New this year: Paddle Boat rentals!
Guided sea kayak tours leave Bearskin Neck daily from Memorial Day to mid-September on explorations of the beautiful Rockport coast and islands. Kayak rentals are available at our Bass Avenue Gloucester location.
We carry a wide range of new and used touring, recreational, and whitewater kayaks in plastic, Airalite, fiberglass and Kevlar. as well as canoes.

Brands include Necky, Perception, Current Designs, Old Town, Dagger, Boreal Designs, Hurricane and Impex.

Interesting in trying kayaking for a season? We have a leasing program that lets you lease a kayak to try it out.  At the end of the lease, you can either return it or buy it - your choice!

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The Boston Globe Magazine calls Rockport "a glorious day trip destination". Whether you're visiting from near or far, we hope you'll visit and explore the beautiful coast of Cape Ann with us!

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Call us at 978 546-5050 to reserve your spot on a kayaking tour, or select a kayak or bike to explore scenic coastal New England.
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Summertime... and the paddlin' is easy!
We're open daily from 9 to 7 at both shops!
  Come get out on the water with us, or visit to stock up on paddling and summer gear, with 25% off on all in-store items!
Looking for a kayak?  We have plenty of new kayaks and used kayaks and gear in great condition on sale from 35-50% off retail prices.
Rockport Harbor                9 Tuna Wharf , Rockport MA                 (978) 546-5050
Good Harbor Beach   85 Bass Avenue ,    Gloucester, MA       (978) 282-5050