The bay is a great place for novice kayakers to spend a little time. Or a lot of time. Therefore….and considering boat rentals are time bound, getting you comfortable as quickly as possible is a priority – coming in just after Safety.
Cos, our kayaks are sea rated sit-on-top epoxy jobs made in France by RTM. Our stand up paddle/surf boards are BIC Durasport. Nothing in the range of products made by these manufacturers are lightweight (as in inferior quality).
In Tobago at last? Paddle the calm waters of Mt. Irvine Bay. Just show up at our shop at a time that suits – best at 10 am, cos if you come by after 5 pm odds are we may only be able to schedule for another day.
Ready to paddle? We outfit you with the gear and provide basic kayaking instructions – as well as safety instructions. During this time we will also assess your overall ability. After which the upcoming adventure will based on what you say and on the things (that) you say (you do).
Kayak and stand up paddle board tours (are muscle impelled journeys) to specific destinations along the coast. Quite popular they range from Easy to Truly Demanding. Composition of these tours can be: Your Group. Or groups we put together.
Paddle tours go WEST; to the Buccoo Reef and its scenic environs. Or EAST: up the coast to Arnos Vale bay. The choice depends on ambition, inclination and ability to snorkel or the urge to satisfy the urge to fish. (Fishing is not permitted in the Buccoo Reef Marine Park).
Technical Specs
Kayak
RTMs sea rated range of epoxy kayaks can range up to 2 miles from shelter – allowing safety gear and features are accoomodated.
| Best use | Tour paddling |
|---|---|
| Length | 412 cm or 13″ 5’ |
| Width | 90 cm or just over 35″ |
| Depth | 35 cm |
| Weight | 34 kg or 74lbs |
| Capacity | 2 adults + 1 child |
| Maximum load | 260 kg or 570lbs |
Paddleboard
Great for a wide range of paddlers in both flatwater and small surf, this stable entry-level 11’ 4″ paddleboard uses durable polyethylene construction for rugged performance at a great price.
| Best Use | Materials |
|---|---|
| Paddle Boarding | Polyethylene |
| Paddle Board Style | Polyurethane Foam |
| Length | 11″ 4’ |
| Midwidth | 32″ |
| Tail | 19¼” |
| Thickness | 4½ |
| Fin Length | 10″ |
| Fin Box | Single |
| Volume | 205 liters |
| Weight Capacity | 210 lbs |
| Hull Type | Planing |
| Weight | 41 lbs |
Returns
- Hourly
- Kayaks/SUPs are due back at your scheduled time. Know however Mt. Irvine Watersports do not consider a few minutes extra as billable. However more than fifteen minutes past the hour and you are still out there (you little paddling machine you) then consider you’re as good as charged for the second hour.
- Full-day rentals
- Can be kept overnight for a 24-hour period. Roof racks and straps are provided at no additional charge. If a vehicle is required for transporting the gear we’d be happy to oblige for a small fee.
Rescue
We try to keep rescues if and when in-house. For which we come get you using our motorboat. Rescues happily are few and far apart.
Rescues may be triggered by paddlers underestimating wind conditions, current and waves hardly take a toll.
Embarassment. These don’t quite qualify as rescues but do occur; major example is – paddlers taking own good time to exit their paddle craft on the home beach. Getting dumped by a mini wave in front of everybody on Mt Irvine Bay beach is a badge of honor, so stress yourself not.