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Rutabaga Paddlesports

Boat or kayak rental · Madison

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Boat & kayak rentals in Madison: good to know

With Lakes Mendota, Monona and Wingra in the city, renting a kayak, canoe or paddleboard is one of the best ways to spend a summer day in Madison. Most rentals are seasonal, so check opening dates and book ahead on weekends.

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Wisconsin requires a U.S. Coast Guard-approved wearable life jacket for each person on board, including in kayaks, canoes and on paddleboards. To operate a motorboat, anyone born on or after January 1, 1989, needs a boating safety certificate; the DNR also offers a boat rental education certificate for people 16 and older renting a motorboat or personal watercraft.

Watch the weather; the big lakes can get rough quickly when the wind picks up.

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