Power Boat & Kayak Rentals

POWER BOAT RENTALS:

• Power boat rentals are available Tuesday through Sunday beginning at 8 am
• Boats must be returned on time.  Late returns will incur a penalty of $500 for rentals that exceed 10 minutes late
• NONE of our rentals are allowed into the Long Island Sound unless accompanied by a Bridge Marina Captain
• Rental of Power Boats REQUIRES previous boating experience
• YOU MUST BE 21+ YEARS OR OLDER TO RENT THE POWER BOATS
• Power Boat rental prices include gas
• Rental of Power Boats are by RESERVATION ONLY. Please call the office to reserve your rental boat at least a week in advance
• ALL RENTALS REQUIRE A $1,000  DEPOSIT, REFUNDED UPON RETURN OF CRAFT AND EQUIPMENT IN SAME CONDITION AS RENTED
• All power boats must be returned in the same condition it was provided at the time of rental.  Renters agree to pay all costs of repair as deemed necessary and appropriate by Bridge Marina, should a boat be returned damaged.  
• Renters take full personal responsibility for any damage that occurs to private or public property during the time of the rental 
• All personal floatation vests must be returned in the same condition it was provided at the time of rental.  Lost or damaged vests will incur a replacement cost of $100 per vest.
• All participants must wear the provided personal flotation device (PFD) at all times.
• Partial refunds will not be issued for unused time
• If there is poor weather the day of rental and Bridge Marina decides the rental must be delayed, we always guarantee that you can reschedule your rental and the credit will be applied to the later date. You don’t lose your rental or your money!  However, very often we find that the weather forecast is inaccurate or is specific to certain hours of the day and it’s best to check with us before your rental in regards to weather. 
• If you choose to cancel your reservation for any reason, we will be please to offer you a credit for future booking, less a $100 re-booking fee.
• For the safety of your dog, we do not permit canines on board our vessels. 
• No Boating while intoxicated.  While alcohol is permitted on our boats, we require a designated boater who is experienced and capable of operating the vessel at all times during the rental.  Please note the Nassau County Police Marine Division, US Coast Guard, and Bay Constables are always on patrol. They can board the boat at any time and perform a sobriety and/or safety check. 

Kayak Rentals:

• Kayak Rentals are Thursday through Sunday ONLY and begin at 9 AM
• We are also open Memorial Day, Independence Day (July 4th), and Labor Day
•  The last rental out is 12:00 PM (for 4 hour rental) or 2:00 PM (for 2 hour rental) 
• All rentals must be back by 4:00 PM
• ALL KAYAK RENTALS REQUIRE A $100  DEPOSIT, REFUNDED UPON RETURN OF CRAFT AND EQUIPMENT IN SAME CONDITION AS RENTED
• Kayaks and equipment must be returned in the same condition in which they are provided at the time of rental.  A replacement cost of $700 per single kayak, $900 per double kayak, $100 per paddle, $100 per life vest, will be incurred if rental is lost or returned damaged.
• Kayaks are ARE FIRST COME FIRST SERVE!  
• The minimum age requirement is16 years old to go in a single kayak
• The minimum age requirement for a double kayak is 8 years when accompanied by an adult over the age of 18.
• The maximum operator weight for single kayak is 250 lbs
• The maximum combined operator weight for double kayak is 425 lbs
• All participants must wear the provided personal flotation device (PFD) at all times.
• No beaching of the kayaks is allowed in order to preserve the condition and usability of our kayaks and gear
• Refunds will not be issued for unused time
• Kayaks must be returned by the designated time.  Kayaks returned more than 5 minutes late will incur an additional rental fee of $100 per kayak.
• If there is poor weather the day of rental and Bridge Marina decides the rental must be delayed, we always guarantee that you can reschedule your rental and the credit will be applied to the later date. You don’t lose your rental or your money!  However, very often we find that the weather forecast is inaccurate or is specific to certain hours of the day and it’s best to check with us before your rental in regards to weather. 
• If you choose to cancel your reservation for any reason, we will be please to offer you a credit for future booking, less a 15% re-booking fee.

Water Ski & Tube Rentals:

• Water skis and equipment must be returned in the same condition in which they are provided at the time of rental.  A replacement cost of $200 per set and $30 per rope will be incurred if rental is lost or returned damaged.
• Tubes and equipment must be returned in the same condition in which they are provided at the time of rental.  A replacement cost of $100 per tube and $30 per rope will be incurred if the rental is lost or returned damaged.
• Tubes and water skis are only intended for use by 1 person at a time.
• Maximum weight recommended for water tubes is 325 lbs.
• All participants must wear the provided personal flotation device (PFD) at all times.
• Refunds will not be issued for unused time

Captain for Hire:

• Requests for Captains are by RESERVATION ONLY. Please call the office to reserve your professional boat captain at least a week in advance
• All personal floatation vests must be returned in the same condition it was provided at the time of rental.  Lost or damaged vests will incur a replacement cost of $100 per vest.
• All participants must wear the provided personal flotation device (PFD) at all times.
• Partial refunds will not be issued for unused time
•  If there is poor weather the day of rental and you and/or Bridge Marina decide the rental must be delayed, we always guarantee that you can reschedule your rental and the credit will be applied to the later date. You don’t lose your rental or your money! In the event that we don’t have rentals on any of the dates you are looking to reschedule, we will likely issue a refund.  However, very often we find that the weather forecast is inaccurate or is specific to certain hours of the day and it’s best to check with us before your rental in regards to weather. 

Additional Notices:

Please be aware if you are going fishing you are required to obtain at no-fee a New York State Recreational Marine Fishing License.  Please go to www.dec.ny.gov/permits/54950.html and follow the instructions to obtain your free license

Bridge Marina is not responsible for any lost or broken personal items, phones, etc. on the water

All participants must sign an assumption of risk and release of liability form prior to renting. Anyone rental that is not paid in full in advance will not be permitted to leave the marina.  

All children under the age of 18 years of age must be accompanied by and have their waiver signed by his/her parent or guardian.

No refunds or credits will be issued for bad weather once rentals have left the marina.

Bridge Marina COVID-19 Policy:

Bridge Marina is complying with the COVID-19 safety guidelines set by New York State and The Center for Disease Control. For a full list of our recent policy changes, please visit our COVID-19 Safety Procedures.  Masks are required when at Bridge Marina and social distancing must be observed in accordance with NY State guidelines.