Paddle
The San Francisco Bay Area is surrounded by water. There is no better way to explore our beautiful aquatic surroundings than with a kayak. Cruise around inland waterways in a rec boat with the kids. Fish, dive or surf the water less-traveled with a versatile sit-on-top, or embark on your next expedition aboard a touring kayak from Aquan Sports. The Aquan staff will find the right kayak for you, and then customize it to meet your needs. We carry Necky, Ocean Kayak, Seda, Bic, Clear Blue Hawaii, Otter Box, and Seattle Sports among other quality brands.
Aquan Boat House! We’ve expanding to Parkside Aquatics Park in San Mateo. Situated on 4.5 miles of protected lagoon, this gorgeous park offers picnic tables, BBQs, kid’s play area, sandy beach, and now kayak rentals!
Directions to Aquan Boat House @ Parkside Aquatics Park: Google Map
What's New?
Roll Clinics and Open Pool Practice Sessions
Want to learn to roll? Need a warm pool to practice your rolls and/or rescue skills? Aquan now offers monthly roll clinics and open pool practice sessions. Roll clinics start at $89* and Open Pool Sessions start at $20* per person. Kayaks not included and are available for $15, delivered!
Epic Paddles
Epic's passion for paddling and knowledge of high performance racing technology is contained in every Epic designed paddle. Stop in and check out the finest wing paddles on the market
North Water Accessories
Hailing from the Pacific Northwest in Vancouver British Columbia, North Water rigorously tests their products on their local playground which ranges from the serene to the explosive. If you're looking for deck bags, tow lines or paddle floats, North Water is known for innovation and craftsmanship and Aquan is proud to carry them right here in the bay area.
Prijon Kayaks
Aquan Sports now offers versitile touring kayaks from Prijon. New models include the Seayak, Motion, and Touryak. In addition to these excellent touring boats we brought in two tandems the Excursion and Capri II. Stop by and our expert sales staff will gladly find the right boat for you and your paddling needs.
Thule Racks
Aquan Sports carries a complete line of Thule rack systems. Thule makes some of the most innovative systems for carrying water sports equipment on the market. Save your back and shoulders with the Hullivator, a pneumatically assisted rack for your kayak.
Danuu Covers
Danuu Kayak and Outrigger Canoe Covers are in stock! These are the best kayak covers available. The sun over time can dull gel coat and deteriorate plastic components. Danuu covers are a great way to preserve and protect your kayak.
Kialoa Paddles
Born on the island of Oahu and located in Bend, Oregon for over 12 years, Kialoa paddles grew out of their love for the sport of outrigger racing. Driven by the need for performance equipment and the desire to build the best paddles in the world, Kialoa blends Hawaiian craftsmanship with modern technology to produce excellent handcrafted wooden, hybrid and carbon fiber canoe paddles.
Seda Kayaks
Delivering the finest quality composite kayaks, canoes, and accessories since 1969. Whether you are looking for recreation, touring, racing, exercise, or fishing, Seda boats are found on waters all over the world. Let us help you discover the fun, excitement, and adventure of paddling with these top-of-the-line kayaks and canoes.
Clinics:
What better way to learn about kayaking in a safe and fun envirnment. Fun for all ages! Check our Calendar of Events for dates.
Basic Kayaking Clinic
Introduces the sport of kayaking and teaches basic techniques for safe paddling. The basic clinic is geared towards individuals in reasonable physical condition, who are comfortable in the water, and have an interest in paddling. Your enthusiastic instructor will introduce you to the sport and the equipment. You will get your first taste of the boats in protected waters where you will prac
tice entries/exits, leaning, and basic strokes, including sweep strokes, forward strokes, draws, and braces. Maximum class size 6 people per instructor. $79.95
Intermediate Kayaking Clinic
Helps basic level kayakers move to the next level of the sport and begin to explore open ocean and swift water paddling. The intermediate clinic is offered to those who have taken the Basic clinic at Aquan Sports or elsewhere and paddled enough to feel comfortable with kayaking on calm waters. After a review of the basic strokes, including sweep strokes, forward strokes, draws, and braces, your instructor will introduce or improve upon a few advanced strokes. We will then head out to the open ocean or whitewater where we will work on fine tuning your strokes and safety. Maximum class size 6 people per instructor. $89.95
Rental:
Rent a kayak from Aquan Sports and discover the joy and satisfaction of gliding silently through the water under your own power. Thinking of buying a kayak? We'll apply up to two days rental towards the purchase of a new kayak within 30 days of the rental. We rent single and double sit-on-top, touring and white water kayaks. Kayak rentals include personal flotation, paddle and safety kit.
Repair:
Keep your gear tuned up and safe with Aquan Sports. We are your full service gear maintenance and repair shop. We will protect your investment by keeping your gear in good shape. We do hatch and rudder installations.
Paddling Tips:
In a lot of ways, paddling a solo kayak is easier than paddling a canoe. Because of the double bladed paddle, you don't have to worry about the kayak zig-zaging across the water, and because you are lower to the water, kayaks will feel more stable than a canoe. The best way to learn how to paddle is to take a lesson and watch stroke clinic DVDs, but here are some tips to help you with the basics of paddling a kayak.
Forward Stroke
This one is simple. Hold the paddle with your hands about shoulder length apart. Reach out with one end of the paddle, grab the water and pull the kayak forward through the water. Pull the Paddle out of the water when it reaches you then reach out with the other end of the paddle. Do the same thing with this end of the paddle.
Torso Rotation
Make sure that when you are paddling, you rotate your torso. This will make you use the larger muscles in your back, rather than the relatively small ones in your arms. You will be able to paddle for longer without getting tired if you do this.
Sweep Stroke
This stroke will make you turn. Reach out with the paddle to the opposite side that you want to turn, making sure that you adjust for your balance. Grab the water with the blade of the paddle and pull back so that the boat turns to the opposite side of the paddle. Make sure you rotate your torso when you do this stroke as well.
