Event Information: Sailing 1 focuses on learning the basics of sailing in a fun, positive and safety-conscious environment. Geared toward the total beginner, this class introduces students to identifying wind direction, rigging and launching, sailing a straight course, tacking and gybing and recovery from capsize. In addition, students learn knots, boat parts and basic sail trim. The Badger Tech, RS Zest, and Badger Sloop are the main boats used for this class. 

Location: This camp will be based out of the Hoofer Sailing Club at the Memorial Union - 800 Langdon Street, Madison WI 53706. On-land portions of the camp will be held either on the lakefront or in Memorial Union. On-water activities will occur on Lake Mendota. Parents/Guardians/Legal Custodians will be notified if any offsite activities will occur (e.g. some courses occasionally make visits by boat to James Madison Park). 

Timing: Students should arrive about 10 minutes prior to the listed event start time on the first day of the session, and on time for the rest of the days thereafter. Program participants should not arrive more than 10 minutes prior to the start time, and should be picked up promptly at the end of the day.

Prerequisites: Participants must be 10-18 year of age and be comfortable being in and around water. A Parent/Guardian/Legal Custodian must be a UW-Madison Student or a Wisconsin Union Member. Purchase of a membership to the Hoofer Sailing Club is not required for registration.

Covid-Related Information: Masks are no longer required in University of Wisconsin buildings, and Hoofer Youth Program activities take place primarily outside; program participants will not be required to wear masks, but are welcome to do so if they choose. Parents are asked to keep their children home if they are feeling unwell, and report a positive Covid test if one occurs. Other program participants will be notified for contact tracing and quarantine purposes, but in the interest of privacy, names will not be shared. Program participants are encouraged to be vaccinated if they are able to do so.

Drop-Offs and Pick-Ups: Campers should be dropped off in the turn-around circle at the North end of Park Street, next to the theater wing of Memorial Union. A Hoofer Youth Program staff person will be there to meet campers. Campers must be checked in and out at the start and end of each day by a parent/guardian/legal custodian. If camp participants will arrive on their own (by bike, bus, etc.), a signed note must be provided expressing permission for them to do so. 

Event Information: Students taking this course should already be comfortable sailing solo. In addition to continuing basic sailing skills (see Sailing 1 or Sailing Day Camp), students learn more advanced sailing theory, continue to develop skills of launching and landing, sailing in all points of sail with proper sail trim, handling wind shifts and puffs, problem solving, and further developing communication and teamwork skills. The Badger Tech is used, although students are also introduced to more advanced boats including the 420s, Badger Sloops, Lasers and Bytes. 

Location: This camp will be based out of the Hoofer Sailing Club at the Memorial Union - 800 Langdon Street, Madison WI 53706. On-land portions of the camp will be held either on the lakefront or in Memorial Union. On-water activities will occur on Lake Mendota. Parents/Guardians/Legal Custodians will be notified if any offsite activities will occur (e.g. some courses occasionally make visits by boat to James Madison Park). 

Timing: Students should arrive about 10 minutes prior to the listed event start time on the first day of the session, and on time for the rest of the days thereafter. Program participants should not arrive more than 10 minutes prior to the start time, and should be picked up promptly at the end of the day.

Prerequisites: Participants must be 10-18 year of age and be comfortable being in and around water. A Parent/Guardian/Legal Custodian must be a UW-Madison Student or a Wisconsin Union Member. Purchase of a membership to the Hoofer Sailing Club is not required for registration.

Covid-Related Information: Masks are no longer required in University of Wisconsin buildings, and Hoofer Youth Program activities take place primarily outside; program participants will not be required to wear masks, but are welcome to do so if they choose. Parents are asked to keep their children home if they are feeling unwell, and report a positive Covid test if one occurs. Other program participants will be notified for contact tracing and quarantine purposes, but in the interest of privacy, names will not be shared. Program participants are encouraged to be vaccinated if they are bale to do so.

Drop-Offs and Pick-Ups: Campers should be dropped off in the turn-around circle at the North end of Park Street, next to the theater wing of Memorial Union. A Hoofer Youth Program staff person will be there to meet campers. Campers must be checked in and out at the start and end of each day by a parent/guardian/legal custodian. If camp participants will arrive on their own (by bike, bus, etc.), a signed note must be provided expressing permission for them to do so. 

Event Information: Students taking this course should have already completed at lesst one session of Sailing Day Camp or Sailing 1, or have sailing experinece from elsewhere. In addition to continuing basic skills (see Sailing 1 or Sailing Day Camp), students learn more advanced sailing theory, continue to develop skills of launching and landing, sailing in all points of sail with proper sail trim, handling wind shifts and puffs, racing tactics, and further developing communication and teamwork skills. The Badger Tech and RS Zests are used, although students are also introduced to more advanced boats including the 420s, Badger Sloops, Bytes and possibly the J22/24 or scows.

Location: This camp will be based out of the Hoofer Sailing Club at the Memorial Union - 800 Langdon Street, Madison WI 53706. On-land portions of the camp will be held either on the lakefront or in Memorial Union. On-water activities will occur on Lake Mendota. Parents/Guardians/Legal Custodians will be notified if any offsite activities will occur (e.g. some courses occasionally make visits by boat to James Madison Park). 

Timing: Students should arrive about 10 minutes prior to the listed event start time on the first day of the session, and on time for the rest of the days thereafter. Program participants should not arrive more than 10 minutes prior to the start time, and should be picked up promptly at the end of the day.

Lunch: Students should bring lunch money for food at the Union or bring a sack lunch. Refrigeration is available.

Prerequisites: Participants must be 10-18 year of age and be comfortable being in and around water. A Parent/Guardian/Legal Custodian must be a UW-Madison Student or a Wisconsin Union Member. Purchase of a membership to the Hoofer Sailing Club is not required for registration.

Covid-Related Information: Masks are no longer required in University of Wisconsin buildings, and Hoofer Youth Program activities take place primarily outside; program participants will not be required to wear masks, but are welcome to do so if they choose. Parents are asked to keep their children home if they are feeling unwell, and report a positive Covid test if one occurs. Other program participants will be notified for contact tracing and quarantine purposes, but in the interest of privacy, names will not be shared. Program participants are encouraged to be vaccinated if they are able to do so.

Drop-Offs and Pick-Ups: Campers should be dropped off in the turn-around circle at the North end of Park Street, next to the theater wing of Memorial Union. A Hoofer Youth Program staff person will be there to meet campers. Campers must be checked in and out at the start and end of each day by a parent/guardian/legal custodian. If camp participants will arrive on their own (by bike, bus, etc.), a signed note must be provided expressing permission for them to do so. 

Event Information: This three hour lesson will focus on refinement of skills learned in the Intro to Badger Sloop Sailing lesson. Students will have the chance to further practice rigging, boat handling, landing and crew overboard procedures. This lesson will take place predominantly on the water.

Location: This lesson will meet under the yellow canopy next to the lake lab. If you are unable to find your instructor, or if there is inclement weather, please check in with the Outdoor UW Office.

Prerequisites: Completion of the Intro to Badger Sloop Sailing Lesson. Please review the Badger Sloop Manual prior to this lesson.   

Students who take this lesson will be working toward earning their Sloop Light rating. The Sloop fleet uses a series of skill check-off ratings (Rigging, Crew Overboard, Landing, Boat Handling) to help keep track of proficiency. Once all of the check-off ratings have been earned by a student, they will be issued a Badger Sloop Light rating. It may take several lessons to achieve proficiency in the skills that constitute the rating. Ratings are issued at the discretion of the Instructor.

Event Information: Sailing Day Camp focuses on having fun on the water while learning the basics of sailing. Total novices are welcome as are those with a prior familiarity with sailing. Students learn basic sailing theory, rigging and launching, sailing a straight course, tacking and gybing, parts of a boat, and recovery from a capsize. On-land games and activities are geared toward developing a love and appreciation of sailing while learning sailing terminology, safety, knots and other seamanship skills. The Badger Tech, RS Zest, and Badger Sloop are the primary boats used.

Location: This camp will be based out of the Hoofer Sailing Club at the Memorial Union - 800 Langdon Street, Madison WI 53706. On-land portions of the camp will be held either on the lakefront or in Memorial Union. On-water activities will occur on Lake Mendota. Parents/Guardians/Legal Custodians will be notified if any offsite activities will occur (e.g. some courses occasionally make visits by boat to James Madison Park). 

Timing: Students should arrive about 10 minutes prior to the listed event start time on the first day of the session, and on time for the rest of the days thereafter. Program participants should not arrive more than 10 minutes prior to the start time, and should be picked up promptly at the end of the day.

Lunch: Students should bring lunch money for food at the Union or bring a sack lunch. Refrigeration is available.

Prerequisites: Participants must be 10-18 year of age and be comfortable being in and around water. A Parent/Guardian/Legal Custodian must be a UW-Madison Student or a Wisconsin Union Member. Purchase of a membership to the Hoofer Sailing Club is not required for registration.

Covid-Related Information: Masks are no longer required in University of Wisconsin buildings, and Hoofer Youth Program activities take place primarily outside; program participants will not be required to wear masks, but are welcome to do so if they choose. Parents are asked to keep their children home if they are feeling unwell, and report a positive Covid test if one occurs. Other program participants will be notified for contact tracing and quarantine purposes, but in the interest of privacy, names will not be shared. Program participants are encouraged to be vaccinated if they are able to do so.

Drop-Offs and Pick-Ups: Campers should be dropped off in the turn-around circle at the North end of Park Street, next to the theater wing of Memorial Union. A Hoofer Youth Program staff person will be there to meet campers. Campers must be checked in and out at the start and end of each day by a parent/guardian/legal custodian. If camp participants will arrive on their own (by bike, bus, etc.), a signed note must be provided expressing permission for them to do so. 

This reservation is for a two-person craft rental (Canoe or Tandem Kayak).  Only one reservation is required for you and your paddling partner. An additional liability waiver will be required for the second occupant upon arrival to your rental. If you would like to rent a single person craft (single kayak or stand-up paddleboard), please check our rental calendar for alternate options.  

1. Complete your reservation before arriving 
   • Payment will be required
   • A waiver will be signed
   • Review our cancellation policy
2. Arrive to the Outdoor UW Office
   • The office is located in the lower level overlooking the lake front on the west side of the building.  
   • Additional directions and information will be sent in a confirmation email. 
   • Arrive early if you plan to change, use the bathroom, or rent a locker.  Locker rentals are available for $1 through our front desk (or at the time of your rental reservation)
   • The second occupant of the boat will need to complete a waiver in our office. 
3. Let's Paddle!
   • Our team will help you gear up and provide a safety orientation. 
4. Return your boat
   • Reservations are for one hour.  Should you want a longer time period, please sign-up for an additional timeslot.
   • Our staff will help you exit your boat and put away your equipment.  
   • Don't forget to visit the terrace for food and drinks after!

Participants under 18:
If you are signing your child up for this event, just select the quantity of crafts you will need to accommodate your party. All participants under 18 must be accompanied by a legal guardian and all participants under 16 must be in the same paddlecraft as their legal guardian.
Participants over 18:
Select the number of crafts you would like and then proceed with your payment. You will be prompted to enter your information and agree to our waiver. Follow the prompts until you are directed back to the event page and you are listed as a participant.

This reservation is for a single-person craft rental (Single Kayak or Stand-up Paddleboard).  Don't forget to invite your friends to sign-up!  If you would like to rent a two-person craft (Tandem Kayak or Canoe), please check our rental calendar for alternate options.  

1. Complete your reservation before arriving 
   • Payment will be required
   • A waiver will be signed
   • Review our cancellation policy
2. Arrive to the Outdoor UW Office
   • The office is located in the lower level overlooking the lake front on the west side of the building.  
   • Additional directions and information will be sent in a confirmation email. 
   • Arrive early if you plan to change, use the bathroom, or rent a locker.  Locker rentals are available for $1 through our front desk (or at the time of your rental reservation)
3. Let's Paddle!
   • Our team will help you gear up and provide a safety orientation. 
4. Return your boat
   • Reservations are for one hour.  Should you want a longer time period, please sign-up for an additional timeslot.
   • Our staff will help you exit your boat and put away your equipment.  
   • Don't forget to visit the terrace for food and drinks after!

Event Information: This lesson will cover the basics of sailing and introduce you to the Badger Sloop. Instructional topics will include boat vocabulary, basic sailing principles, knots, and rigging (setting up) the boat. Students will spend some time on shore and some time on the water and should dress accordingly. 

Location: This lesson will meet under the yellow canopy next to the lake lab. If you are unable to find your instructor, or if there is inclement weather, please check in with the Outdoor UW Office.

Prerequisites: Ground School Attendance Rating. Please read the Badger Sloop Manual prior to this lesson. 

Students who take this lesson will be working toward earning their Sloop Light rating. The Sloop fleet uses a series of skill check-off ratings (Rigging, Crew Overboard, Landing, Boat Handling) to help keep track of proficiency. Once all of the check-off ratings have been earned by a student, they will be issued a Badger Sloop Light rating. It is recommended that students take this lesson once, followed by a Badger Sloop Lesson two to three times to earn their skill check offs and eventually Badger Sloop Light rating.

This reservation is for a two-person craft rental (Canoe or Tandem Kayak).  Only one reservation is required for you and your paddling partner. An additional liability waiver will be required for the second occupant upon arrival to your rental. If you would like to rent a single person craft (single kayak or stand-up paddleboard), please check our rental calendar for alternate options.  

1. Complete your reservation before arriving 
   • Payment will be required
   • A waiver will be signed
   • Review our cancellation policy
2. Arrive to the Outdoor UW Office
   • The office is located in the lower level overlooking the lake front on the west side of the building.  
   • Additional directions and information will be sent in a confirmation email. 
   • Arrive early if you plan to change, use the bathroom, or rent a locker.  Locker rentals are available for $1 through our front desk (or at the time of your rental reservation)
   • The second occupant of the boat will need to complete a waiver in our office. 
3. Let's Paddle!
   • Our team will help you gear up and provide a safety orientation. 
4. Return your boat
   • Reservations are for one hour.  Should you want a longer time period, please sign-up for an additional timeslot.
   • Our staff will help you exit your boat and put away your equipment.  
   • Don't forget to visit the terrace for food and drinks after!

Participants under 18:
If you are signing your child up for this event, just select the quantity of crafts you will need to accommodate your party. All participants under 18 must be accompanied by a legal guardian and all participants under 16 must be in the same paddlecraft as their legal guardian.
Participants over 18:
Select the number of crafts you would like and then proceed with your payment. You will be prompted to enter your information and agree to our waiver. Follow the prompts until you are directed back to the event page and you are listed as a participant.

This reservation is for a single-person craft rental (Single Kayak or Stand-up Paddleboard).  Don't forget to invite your friends to sign-up!  If you would like to rent a two-person craft (Tandem Kayak or Canoe), please check our rental calendar for alternate options.  

1. Complete your reservation before arriving 
   • Payment will be required
   • A waiver will be signed
   • Review our cancellation policy
2. Arrive to the Outdoor UW Office
   • The office is located in the lower level overlooking the lake front on the west side of the building.  
   • Additional directions and information will be sent in a confirmation email. 
   • Arrive early if you plan to change, use the bathroom, or rent a locker.  Locker rentals are available for $1 through our front desk (or at the time of your rental reservation)
3. Let's Paddle!
   • Our team will help you gear up and provide a safety orientation. 
4. Return your boat
   • Reservations are for one hour.  Should you want a longer time period, please sign-up for an additional timeslot.
   • Our staff will help you exit your boat and put away your equipment.  
   • Don't forget to visit the terrace for food and drinks after!

This reservation is for a SUPSquatch rental (3-8 person paddleboard) for 1 hour. If you would like to go out for more than 1 hour or during a different time than the reservation posting, please contact our office at 608-262-1630. One person from the party will sign up here and pay the full $40. You can split this cost later amongst yourselves, but the full $40 must be paid by one person. If you would like to rent a single-person craft (Solo Kayak or Stand-Up Paddleboard) or a two-person craft (Tandem Kayak or Canoe), please check our rental calendar for alternate options.  

1. Complete your reservation before arriving 
   • Payment will be required
   • A waiver will be signed
     • For any other members of the party, they will need to sign a paper waiver in our office upon arrival. The person whose name the reservation is under will have already signed the waiver online by reserving the craft.
   • Review our cancellation policy
2. Arrive to the Outdoor UW Office
   • The office is located in the lower level overlooking the lake front on the west side of the building.  
   • Additional directions and information will be sent in a confirmation email. 
   • Arrive early if you plan to change, use the bathroom, or rent a locker.  Locker rentals are available for $1 through our front desk (or at the time of your rental reservation)
3. Let's Paddle!
   • Our team will help you gear up and provide a safety orientation. 
4. Return your boat
   • Reservations are for one hour.  Should you want a longer time period, please contact our office at 608-262-1630.
   • Our staff will help you exit your boat and put away your equipment.  
   • Don't forget to visit the terrace for food and drinks after!

Participants under 18:
All participants under 18 must be accompanied by a legal guardian so that they can sign the child's waiver. If there are any children under the age of 16, we require that there are at least 2 adults on the craft as well in order to maneuver the craft properly.
Participants over 18:
We require that there are at least 3 people on the board (at least 2 adults if some of the participants are under 16). The board can accommodate up to 8 people.

This reservation is for a two-person craft rental (Canoe or Tandem Kayak).  Only one reservation is required for you and your paddling partner. An additional liability waiver will be required for the second occupant upon arrival to your rental. If you would like to rent a single person craft (single kayak or stand-up paddleboard), please check our rental calendar for alternate options.  

1. Complete your reservation before arriving 
   • Payment will be required
   • A waiver will be signed
   • Review our cancellation policy
2. Arrive to the Outdoor UW Office
   • The office is located in the lower level overlooking the lake front on the west side of the building.  
   • Additional directions and information will be sent in a confirmation email. 
   • Arrive early if you plan to change, use the bathroom, or rent a locker.  Locker rentals are available for $1 through our front desk (or at the time of your rental reservation)
   • The second occupant of the boat will need to complete a waiver in our office. 
3. Let's Paddle!
   • Our team will help you gear up and provide a safety orientation. 
4. Return your boat
   • Reservations are for one hour.  Should you want a longer time period, please sign-up for an additional timeslot.
   • Our staff will help you exit your boat and put away your equipment.  
   • Don't forget to visit the terrace for food and drinks after!

Participants under 18:
If you are signing your child up for this event, just select the quantity of crafts you will need to accommodate your party. All participants under 18 must be accompanied by a legal guardian and all participants under 16 must be in the same paddlecraft as their legal guardian.
Participants over 18:
Select the number of crafts you would like and then proceed with your payment. You will be prompted to enter your information and agree to our waiver. Follow the prompts until you are directed back to the event page and you are listed as a participant.

This reservation is for a single-person craft rental (Single Kayak or Stand-up Paddleboard).  Don't forget to invite your friends to sign-up!  If you would like to rent a two-person craft (Tandem Kayak or Canoe), please check our rental calendar for alternate options.  

1. Complete your reservation before arriving 
   • Payment will be required
   • A waiver will be signed
   • Review our cancellation policy
2. Arrive to the Outdoor UW Office
   • The office is located in the lower level overlooking the lake front on the west side of the building.  
   • Additional directions and information will be sent in a confirmation email. 
   • Arrive early if you plan to change, use the bathroom, or rent a locker.  Locker rentals are available for $1 through our front desk (or at the time of your rental reservation)
3. Let's Paddle!
   • Our team will help you gear up and provide a safety orientation. 
4. Return your boat
   • Reservations are for one hour.  Should you want a longer time period, please sign-up for an additional timeslot.
   • Our staff will help you exit your boat and put away your equipment.  
   • Don't forget to visit the terrace for food and drinks after!

This reservation is for a two-person craft rental (Canoe or Tandem Kayak).  Only one reservation is required for you and your paddling partner. An additional liability waiver will be required for the second occupant upon arrival to your rental. If you would like to rent a single person craft (single kayak or stand-up paddleboard), please check our rental calendar for alternate options.  

1. Complete your reservation before arriving 
   • Payment will be required
   • A waiver will be signed
   • Review our cancellation policy
2. Arrive to the Outdoor UW Office
   • The office is located in the lower level overlooking the lake front on the west side of the building.  
   • Additional directions and information will be sent in a confirmation email. 
   • Arrive early if you plan to change, use the bathroom, or rent a locker.  Locker rentals are available for $1 through our front desk (or at the time of your rental reservation)
   • The second occupant of the boat will need to complete a waiver in our office. 
3. Let's Paddle!
   • Our team will help you gear up and provide a safety orientation. 
4. Return your boat
   • Reservations are for one hour.  Should you want a longer time period, please sign-up for an additional timeslot.
   • Our staff will help you exit your boat and put away your equipment.  
   • Don't forget to visit the terrace for food and drinks after!

Participants under 18:
If you are signing your child up for this event, just select the quantity of crafts you will need to accommodate your party. All participants under 18 must be accompanied by a legal guardian and all participants under 16 must be in the same paddlecraft as their legal guardian.
Participants over 18:
Select the number of crafts you would like and then proceed with your payment. You will be prompted to enter your information and agree to our waiver. Follow the prompts until you are directed back to the event page and you are listed as a participant.

This reservation is for a single-person craft rental (Single Kayak or Stand-up Paddleboard).  Don't forget to invite your friends to sign-up!  If you would like to rent a two-person craft (Tandem Kayak or Canoe), please check our rental calendar for alternate options.  

1. Complete your reservation before arriving 
   • Payment will be required
   • A waiver will be signed
   • Review our cancellation policy
2. Arrive to the Outdoor UW Office
   • The office is located in the lower level overlooking the lake front on the west side of the building.  
   • Additional directions and information will be sent in a confirmation email. 
   • Arrive early if you plan to change, use the bathroom, or rent a locker.  Locker rentals are available for $1 through our front desk (or at the time of your rental reservation)
3. Let's Paddle!
   • Our team will help you gear up and provide a safety orientation. 
4. Return your boat
   • Reservations are for one hour.  Should you want a longer time period, please sign-up for an additional timeslot.
   • Our staff will help you exit your boat and put away your equipment.  
   • Don't forget to visit the terrace for food and drinks after!

This reservation is for a two-person craft rental (Canoe or Tandem Kayak).  Only one reservation is required for you and your paddling partner. An additional liability waiver will be required for the second occupant upon arrival to your rental. If you would like to rent a single person craft (single kayak or stand-up paddleboard), please check our rental calendar for alternate options.  

1. Complete your reservation before arriving 
   • Payment will be required
   • A waiver will be signed
   • Review our cancellation policy
2. Arrive to the Outdoor UW Office
   • The office is located in the lower level overlooking the lake front on the west side of the building.  
   • Additional directions and information will be sent in a confirmation email. 
   • Arrive early if you plan to change, use the bathroom, or rent a locker.  Locker rentals are available for $1 through our front desk (or at the time of your rental reservation)
   • The second occupant of the boat will need to complete a waiver in our office. 
3. Let's Paddle!
   • Our team will help you gear up and provide a safety orientation. 
4. Return your boat
   • Reservations are for one hour.  Should you want a longer time period, please sign-up for an additional timeslot.
   • Our staff will help you exit your boat and put away your equipment.  
   • Don't forget to visit the terrace for food and drinks after!

Participants under 18:
If you are signing your child up for this event, just select the quantity of crafts you will need to accommodate your party. All participants under 18 must be accompanied by a legal guardian and all participants under 16 must be in the same paddlecraft as their legal guardian.
Participants over 18:
Select the number of crafts you would like and then proceed with your payment. You will be prompted to enter your information and agree to our waiver. Follow the prompts until you are directed back to the event page and you are listed as a participant.

This reservation is for a single-person craft rental (Single Kayak or Stand-up Paddleboard).  Don't forget to invite your friends to sign-up!  If you would like to rent a two-person craft (Tandem Kayak or Canoe), please check our rental calendar for alternate options.  

1. Complete your reservation before arriving 
   • Payment will be required
   • A waiver will be signed
   • Review our cancellation policy
2. Arrive to the Outdoor UW Office
   • The office is located in the lower level overlooking the lake front on the west side of the building.  
   • Additional directions and information will be sent in a confirmation email. 
   • Arrive early if you plan to change, use the bathroom, or rent a locker.  Locker rentals are available for $1 through our front desk (or at the time of your rental reservation)
3. Let's Paddle!
   • Our team will help you gear up and provide a safety orientation. 
4. Return your boat
   • Reservations are for one hour.  Should you want a longer time period, please sign-up for an additional timeslot.
   • Our staff will help you exit your boat and put away your equipment.  
   • Don't forget to visit the terrace for food and drinks after!

This reservation is for a SUPSquatch rental (3-8 person paddleboard) for 1 hour. If you would like to go out for more than 1 hour or during a different time than the reservation posting, please contact our office at 608-262-1630. One person from the party will sign up here and pay the full $40. You can split this cost later amongst yourselves, but the full $40 must be paid by one person. If you would like to rent a single-person craft (Solo Kayak or Stand-Up Paddleboard) or a two-person craft (Tandem Kayak or Canoe), please check our rental calendar for alternate options.  

1. Complete your reservation before arriving 
   • Payment will be required
   • A waiver will be signed
     • For any other members of the party, they will need to sign a paper waiver in our office upon arrival. The person whose name the reservation is under will have already signed the waiver online by reserving the craft.
   • Review our cancellation policy
2. Arrive to the Outdoor UW Office
   • The office is located in the lower level overlooking the lake front on the west side of the building.  
   • Additional directions and information will be sent in a confirmation email. 
   • Arrive early if you plan to change, use the bathroom, or rent a locker.  Locker rentals are available for $1 through our front desk (or at the time of your rental reservation)
3. Let's Paddle!
   • Our team will help you gear up and provide a safety orientation. 
4. Return your boat
   • Reservations are for one hour.  Should you want a longer time period, please contact our office at 608-262-1630.
   • Our staff will help you exit your boat and put away your equipment.  
   • Don't forget to visit the terrace for food and drinks after!

Participants under 18:
All participants under 18 must be accompanied by a legal guardian so that they can sign the child's waiver. If there are any children under the age of 16, we require that there are at least 2 adults on the craft as well in order to maneuver the craft properly.
Participants over 18:
We require that there are at least 3 people on the board (at least 2 adults if some of the participants are under 16). The board can accommodate up to 8 people.

This reservation is for a two-person craft rental (Canoe or Tandem Kayak).  Only one reservation is required for you and your paddling partner. An additional liability waiver will be required for the second occupant upon arrival to your rental. If you would like to rent a single person craft (single kayak or stand-up paddleboard), please check our rental calendar for alternate options.  

1. Complete your reservation before arriving 
   • Payment will be required
   • A waiver will be signed
   • Review our cancellation policy
2. Arrive to the Outdoor UW Office
   • The office is located in the lower level overlooking the lake front on the west side of the building.  
   • Additional directions and information will be sent in a confirmation email. 
   • Arrive early if you plan to change, use the bathroom, or rent a locker.  Locker rentals are available for $1 through our front desk (or at the time of your rental reservation)
   • The second occupant of the boat will need to complete a waiver in our office. 
3. Let's Paddle!
   • Our team will help you gear up and provide a safety orientation. 
4. Return your boat
   • Reservations are for one hour.  Should you want a longer time period, please sign-up for an additional timeslot.
   • Our staff will help you exit your boat and put away your equipment.  
   • Don't forget to visit the terrace for food and drinks after!

Participants under 18:
If you are signing your child up for this event, just select the quantity of crafts you will need to accommodate your party. All participants under 18 must be accompanied by a legal guardian and all participants under 16 must be in the same paddlecraft as their legal guardian.
Participants over 18:
Select the number of crafts you would like and then proceed with your payment. You will be prompted to enter your information and agree to our waiver. Follow the prompts until you are directed back to the event page and you are listed as a participant.