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Guided paddle experience get beginner lessons, maneuvering, and water safety from a ACA level 2 kayak instructor.  Summer Lake Powell kayaking and SUP tours, fall Lake Powell kayaking and SUP tours, Winter Lake Powell kayaking tours.  Beginning kayaker lessons are recommended for renters in the spring and summer and fall and mandatory in certain situations based on a set of criteria in the winter.   Summer tours are in sit on top kayaks unless otherwise requested.  Canoe rentals need to call ahead to make sure the reservation date is available.  Weather conditions are not to be taken lightly.  Those who are traveling from outside the area and have afternoon reservations must be ready to depart earlier than planned for a change in departure time due to inclement conditions.    Paddle Express has zero tolerance for customers who want to argue about weather conditions and change of reservation time.    Paddle Express is certified Wilderness First Responder and has over 30 years experience with inclement conditions at Lake Powell.   Weather reports are checked daily and several different sources are pooled together to extrapolate the best possible results for the safety of all.  When traveling from outside the area day of customers are more vulnerable to heat exhaustion from the Ultraviolet Radiation Exposure while sitting in the car.  Please be aware of this situation and be advised that rushing to make the reservation time after a 2-4 hour car ride puts you in a bad situation.  Proper rest before your reservation is key for a healthy experience.  Heat exhaustion is very common and very dangerous as signs and symptoms at level 1 are not as noticeable as you would think.   Get ahead of your hydration by means of electrolytes an proper nutrition.  For those who expect to arrive at the departure location at the exact time of the departure time you are late.  Arriving 15 minutes ahead of departure time means you will barely have time to do the proper preparation for launching.  It takes 15 minutes to complete the launching phase of kayaking whether it’s a rental or tour.  It is impossible to park the car at 11:59 and be on the kayak making your first strokes at 12:00.  It just doesn’t work that way.  

Paddle Wahweap bay and see the majestic Grand Staicase, Castle Rock, Ice Cream Canyon and more.  Wahweap bay is out in the open for plenty of sunshine during fall-spring in the colder seasons.  With boat traffic heavy in the summer it can be a challenge to get across the bay.  Phenomenal camping opportunities in this region..