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FAQs

Do you have to have a permit for a kayak in PA? ›

Many of these paddling opportunities exist within our state parks and forests. All kayaks and canoes launched in Pennsylvania state parks and forests must display one of the following: Boat registration from the Pennsylvania Fish and Boat Commission. Launching permit from the Pennsylvania Fish and Boat Commission.

Go kayaking on the Schuylkill River within an easy drive of Philadelphia - no experience needed! Kayak rentals are a great option for all ages. We offer a wide selection of kayaks, including single and 2-person sit-ins and sit-on-tops.

While it's not hard for most people to kayak, there is a learning curve. Some find it a little awkward to paddle at first and may notice some soreness in their arms, neck, and back after their first kayaking trip.

It's better to start with a kayak that is efficient at realistic touring speeds and easy to maneuver. As with cars, there's a difference between fast and efficient. When you go on a trip, an efficient kayak makes it easier to keep up, and a maneuverable kayak is easier to handle in wind and waves.

All non-powered watercraft must have a whistle or other sound-producing device. Alcohol is prohibited in all PA State Parks or on PFBC property while operating a kayak or canoe.

Assisting in rescue - Boats 16 feet and over must have a USCG-approved immediately available throwable device on board. Kids 12 and under - Children 12 years of age and younger on PA waters underway in all canoes, kayaks and paddleboards and boats 20 feet or less must wear a life jacket.

Age 13-15 – May be in a solo kayak, but must be accompanied by a parent or guardian on the water. Must also have parent or guardian sign an Acknowledgement & Assumption of Risk Form. Age 16-17 – May be in a solo kayak on water alone, but parent or guardian must sign an Acknowledgement & Assumption of Risk Form.

Waterfowl hunters using watercraft are subject to all Pennsylvania Fish and Boat Commission regulations including regulation that requires a person to wear a Coast Guard-approved personal floatation device from November 1 through April 30 while in any canoe, kayak, or other boat less than 16 feet in length.

Kayaking on the tidal Schuylkill requires moderate exertion. Kayak tours are $40/person and sunset/moonlight kayak tours are $45/person. Groups of five or more receive a $5 per person discount on regularly scheduled tours; call us at 215-309-5523 to receive this discount.

Do kayaks flip easy? ›

Generally, kayaks are safe and don't just tip over for no reason. Most of the time when someone experiences this, it's due to a lack of balance or conditions on the water outside of their control. For example, it's rather difficult, even for a beginner, to tip over in a recreation kayak on a calm river.

On average, a beginner takes at least 30 minutes to paddle a mile in calm, slow-water conditions. So in 2 hours, the paddler can cover up to 4 miles, which makes 3-5 miles the distance range that a beginner can cover comfortably in a day. The distance covered per hour reduces significantly when going upstream.

If all other dimensions are equal, a sit-inside (open-cockpit) kayak is more stable than a sit-on-top kayak. In an open-cockpit kayak you're sitting lower in the boat. Your center of gravity (aka rear-end) is at or near the level of the water.

Ease of Entry and Exit: Sit-on-top kayaks with raised seats are the easiest to get into and out of, and they are much easier to get back aboard if you fall off (or jump off) into the water.

Pennsylvania boat registrations are valid for up to two years and allows boat operations nationwide and in Canada. Boats are required to be registered in the state where they are primarily used.

You can paddle alone, but you should make sure people know where you are going. Paddling alone is riskier, and even the most experienced paddlers can run into trouble sometimes. After taking your paddler's safety course, you might be tempted to think you can handle everything—and maybe you are right.

Any boat powered by a motor or uses a motor for auxiliary power needs to be registered.