Watercraft Rentals

Rent a sailboat, kayak or paddleboard and enjoy the beautiful Lake Erie shoreline. Whether on your own or together with a partner, boat rentals offer a unique water experience for all ages.

Explore The Open waters of Lake Erie

Watercraft Rentals

Rent a sailboat, kayak or paddleboard and enjoy the beautiful Lake Erie shoreline. Whether on your own or together with a partner, boat rentals offer a unique water experience for all ages.

Lakeside has an inventory of 35 watercraft within the rental fleet. They’re identified with “LS” for those provided directly by Lakeside or “S.O.S” if donated by the Society of Old Salts. The fleet is owned and managed by Lakeside and is available for the enjoyment of all guests and residents. S.O.S members may rent only one watercraft at a time per membership, at no cost; a two-hour maximum applies. Rental rates apply for a second watercraft rental in the same timeslot.

Sunfish Sailboat

Laser Sailboat

Opti Sailboat

Kayak

Paddleboard

Reserve Your Watercraft Today

Watercraft rentals have a 2-hour maximum time limit and must be reserved in advance.

Please note that the Waterfront Rental Center is closed from Labor Day to Memorial Day. Guests are welcome to swim, fish or bring their own kayaks, paddleboards or sailboats to enjoy the water at their own leisure. For additional information, call (419) 798-4461, ext. 266.

Summer/Winter Boat Storage

To store your boat during the summer or winter at the Lakeside Sailing Center, ask for a Boat Storage Agreement at the Lakeside Chautauqua Administration Office. Submit with payment to: Lakeside Chautauqua, Attn: Watercraft, 236 Walnut Ave., Lakeside, Ohio 43440.

Ready for adventure?

Book your stay and purchase passes today!