Please take into account your travel plans. If you don’t arrive, arrive late or don’t qualify to operate, there are NO REFUNDS. Please don’t assume we are closed because of weather conditions. Reservation times are for the actual riding time. Any studying and testing must be completed before your reserved time slot, so get here early enough to meet your particular requirements. Kayaks and Paddle Boards do not need to take the test, only Waverunners and Power Boats. Everyone will stay in our Designated Riding Area watched by our staff. Reservations made less than 24 hours prior are not guaranteed.
$50 per watercraft refundable deposit required for all powered watercraft (kayaks and paddle boards do not require a deposit) at the time of your rental.
1. Weight Limits: Weight limit for a single Waverunner is 225 lbs. Weight limit for a double Waverunner is 350 lbs. No person can weigh more than 225 lbs. Weight limit for a single kayak/paddle board is 225 lbs. Weight limit for a double kayak is 350 lbs. No person can weigh more than 225 lbs. Weight limit for the Power Boat is 650 lbs. for 4 people total. Weight limit for the Mammoth Paddle board is 225 per person, maximum of 6 people, total weight maximum is 1200 lbs. Customers must be prepared to be weighed on a scale at time of rental..
2. To operate a Waverunner or Power Boat:
If you were born on or after 1/1/1982, you must EITHER possess an Ohio Boaters Safety Card, OR take a 10-question exam when you get here (15-minute Study Guide provided). Allow one hour for studying, testing, and safety orientation BEFORE your scheduled rental time. If you are late or don’t pass, there will be no refunds. If you were born before 1/1/1982, you must arrive 1/2 hour early. We suggest you get your Ohio Boaters Safety card at the link provided here to avoid any time delays or possibly not passing the test here. https://www.boat-ed.com/ohio/
3. Safety Orientation- Will takes about 5 minutes.
4. Safety Equipment- everything is provided at no charge.
5. Anyone in your group under the influence, even a little? NO RIDE, NO REFUNDS, NO EXCEPTIONS FOR ANYONE IN THE GROUP. This applies to any substance or alcoholic drink. No alcohol is allowed in the state park. If there is a cooler on your cart you will need to show there is no alcohol in it.
6. No testing is required for Passengers.
7. Weight Limits- Weight limits and passenger limits are on the product pages.
8. 300’ Rule- The minimum distance from anything else while on the water (other watercraft, your friends, or the shoreline).
9. Cancellation/Change Policy- No Charge up to 7 days prior to rental day. Within 7 days of your reservation, no refunds.