With the building heat and summer finally getting into full swing, watersports are a top priority, though it still may be a bit cold to actually get into the water. So instead of sitting by the ocean in a lounge chair, now is the time to try something new, like touring our local Hamptons and North Fork waters in a kayak, stand-up paddleboard or canoe. But where does one rent these vehicles for your new travels? We’ve got you covered. Here are Dan’s Best of the Best 2016 winners for Kayak, Canoe and SUP Rentals for all those sunny days off. Give these guys and gals a call and get to paddling!

SOUTH FORK

Platinum
Pontoon Paddler
1 Library Avenue Westhampton Beach
631-600-3319 patoonpaddler.com

Gold
Weekend Warrior Tours
8 Main Street, Sag Harbor
631-725-5950 weekendwarriortours.com

Silver
Paddle Hamptons
Southampton
631-827-2040 paddlehamptons.com

Silver
Adventure Paddleboards
32 Lighthouse Road, Hampton Bays
631-449-7485 adventurepaddleboards.com

Bronze
Paddle Diva
219 Three Mile Harbor Road, Springs (East Hampton)
631-329-2999 paddlediva.com

NORTH FORK

Platinum
Peconic Paddler
89 Peconic Avenue, Riverhead
631-727-9895 peconicpaddler.com

Gold
One Love Beach
211 Main Street, Greenport
631-333-2064 onelovebeach.com

Silver
Eagle’s Neck Paddling Co.
62300 Main Road, Southold
631-766-3233 eaglesneckpaddling.com

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