Kayak Tours and Events
UMass Lowell will be offering the following kayak tours and events. All rates include paddle(s), life jackets (PFD), and safety/paddling instructions. If you have questions about any of these programs please e-mail: Rachel_Iversen@uml.edu
Free Kids Kayaking Open House
July 3, 9 a.m. - 12 p.m.
Free
For those who want to learn more about what Kayaking Kids Clinics are all about, join us for this free open house. Plan to spend at least an hour while we play some games, take you on the water, and explore together. Family members are encouraged to participate together.
Weekly Events
- Two-for-Tuesdays: Get 2 hour rentals for the price of 1 hour, every Tuesday
- Free-Friend Fridays: 5-8 p.m. Rent a tandem kayak for the price of a single every Friday
Sunset Sunday Tours
Every first and third Sunday, 7 - 9 p.m.
Minimum 2, Maximum 14
$30 per person
On this guided tour we will meet at the Boathouse at 7 p.m. and paddle upstream on the Merrimack River. We will enjoy the sunset while floating on the water before heading back to the Boathouse in the twilight. Please come 15 minutes early if you would like kayaking instruction. Appropriate for adults and children. Pre-registration online not required but recommended.
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*Note: Tour on the August 18 begins at 6:30 due to an earlier sunset.
Moonlight Tours
9 - 11 p.m.
Minimum 2, Maximum 14
$30 per person
Our moonlight tours are guided tours of the Merrimack River using the light of the full moon. As the temperature begins to cool and world quiets, paddling by moonlight offers a special experience that you will remember forever. Please come 15 minutes early if you would like kayaking instruction. Appropriate for adults and children. Pre-registration not required but recommended.
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Custom Programs
We offer custom tours and programs. Visit the main Boathouse/Kayak Center page for more information and to complete a custom program request form.