Boating
Canoeing, Kayaking, Sailing
LAST UPDATED: 07/20/2026
We have Summer Village owned canoes, kayaks, and Sunfish Sailboats (as well as oars and lifejackets) for use by cottage owners and their guests, and registered renters. These boats can be found to the right side of the beach (as you face the water). Owners are also welcome to bring their own boats, but they must be kept in the designated space on the left side of the beach or at the owner's cottage when not in use.
Anyone who wishes to use a Summer Village Boat must sign the Boat Use Policy beforehand. The form can be found in the Gatehouse and the Management Office.
Anyone who wishes to use a Summer Village Boat must sign the Boat Use Policy beforehand. The form can be found in the Gatehouse and the Management Office.
Note that there are ten SV kayaks. Here are their numbers and lengths so you can request the one you want.
Tandems: 3, 16
12’ Lengths: 4, 9, 10
10’ Lengths: 5, 6, 7, 8, 11
Kayaks 5,6,7 are the widest but they do not have foot pegs
12’ Lengths: 4, 9, 10
10’ Lengths: 5, 6, 7, 8, 11
Kayaks 5,6,7 are the widest but they do not have foot pegs
To use a boat, pick up a key at the Gatehouse. This key releases the boat and opens the locker where lifejackets and oars are kept. The person checking out a Summer Village Boat must sign the log with the names of all persons going out in any Summer Village Boat (and the age of minors under age 18), and return the key to the Gatehouse after the Summer Village Boat and equipment have been cleaned and secured.
There is a three hour limit on the use of Summer Village Boats, which begins when the Summer Village Boat is signed out.
If a Summer Village Boat and its equipment (life preservers and paddles) are not returned and properly put away, cleaned as necessary, locked up, and the key returned to the Gatehouse within the three hour time limit, a $100 fine will be imposed on the Owner. There is a boat house key on the key ring for each Summer Village Boat. Please lock the boat house after you have taken equipment you need.
If a Summer Village Boat and its equipment (life preservers and paddles) are not returned and properly put away, cleaned as necessary, locked up, and the key returned to the Gatehouse within the three hour time limit, a $100 fine will be imposed on the Owner. There is a boat house key on the key ring for each Summer Village Boat. Please lock the boat house after you have taken equipment you need.
The Owner is responsible for their guests' use, care, and return of all boating equipment.
Life jackets must be worn by all.
For More Information, Please Contact: GeneralManager@SummerVillage.org