Boat Rentals

Kayaks, Sailboats, Rowboats, and Paddleboards

group of 5 kayaks on calm waters smiling at each other while paddling with sailboats moored in the background

Season Passes

These unique pass-holder opportunities provide one person access to rentals and equipment any time we are open for rental hours, Spring, Summer or Fall!
The Pass is good for an entire year, so it's always a perfect time to invest.
Each Pass level provides different equipment access. The Pass holder must be aboard the rented craft. *skill tests are required for some craft.
Access to ALL rental equipment for the pass holder!
Skill tests required for Sea Kayaks, Sliding Seat Rowboats, Dinghies, and Keelboats
Access to all dinghy sailboats and paddling equipment [no keelboat access].
Skill tests required for Sea Kayaks, Sliding Seat Rowboats and Dinghies
Access to all paddling equipment [no sailboat access].
*Skill tests required for Sea Kayaks and Sliding Seat Rowboats

Hourly Rentals

$20/hour — Single Boat (one-person)
$30/hour — Tandem Boat (two-people)
- SUP - Stand-Up Paddle Board (single)
- SOT - Sit-On-Top Kayak (single & tandem)
- Sea Kayaks* - Sit-Inside Kayak (single & tandem), Requires Skill Test
$50/hour - Mega SUP - Giant Stand-Up Paddle Board (minimum of 4 people, max is 10 people!)
$30/hour
Multiple sizes available.
Fixed Seat - 1-6 people
Sliding Seat* - Single seat, Requires skill check
$35/hour
Crew required. One person must be skill checked for the current conditions, both people must have a waiver.
$50/hour
Crew required, 5 person max. One person must have a skill check for the current conditions, everyone onboard must sign a waiver.

Some craft types require a skill test. Learn all about those here*!

View our Wind Policy

Discounts & Scholarships

50% discount on Season Passes:

Families (3+ passes) • folks with disabilities • students • active-duty military & veterans.

Click here for Scholarship opportunities

We don’t want green to be a barrier to the beautiful blue!

Scholarships can be used for Camps, Community Sessions, Classes, Tours, and some Events.

Wind Policy

Safety and education are top priorities at the Community Boating Center, and we take our wind policy seriously. Conditions can change quickly on Bellingham Bay and planning ahead is one of the best tools to stay safe on the water.

Please refer to the wind policy here for classes and rentals. Information and links for current conditions on the Bay can be found below.

Youth Rentals

Participants under the age of 18 must have an adult or guardian present to participate in Open Boating, and the adult or guardian must be either on the same watercraft as the child or a different watercraft on the water.

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