What’s Included in Your Setup
Whether you’re launching your first hire site or adding to an existing offering, your Canoe Hire Pro setup is more than just a delivery of gear, it’s a ready-to-run business, tailored to your site and shaped by decades of hands-on experience.
We’ve seen what works (and what doesn’t). Every item, every form, and every bit of guidance is here because it solves a real problem, meets a real need, or makes your operation easier to run. You’ll be ready to open with confidence, and stay open with clarity.
Equipment Package
The physical kit is the backbone of your hire business. We supply durable, commercial-quality gear at trade prices, tailored to your site’s size, target audience, and launch goals.
Includes:
- Canoes (with optional upgrades and seating setups)
- Paddles (standard + extras)
- Buoyancy Aids (adult and child sizes)
- Sit-on-top kayaks or SUPs (optional)
- Dry boxes, wetsuits, and transport trailer (optional)
All equipment is chosen for ease of use, safety, and longevity, ideal for busy seasonal use with minimal fuss.
Setup & Operations
This is where your ideas get turned into a functioning, smooth-running site. We don’t just drop off a trailer and wish you luck, we work with you to ensure your setup is logical, safe, and scalable.
Includes:
- Full site consultation and layout planning
- Equipment delivery and on-site installation
- Launch-day handover and operational walk-through
- Launch checklist and first-day support (if needed)
This part is shaped by what we’ve learned running hire sites ourselves. We know the small stuff that makes a big difference.
Documentation & Safety
Paperwork matters, for your insurance, your team, and your customers. We supply you with editable templates and ready-to-use documents that are field-tested and designed to satisfy insurers and local authorities.
Includes:
- Custom Risk Assessments (scored, site-specific)
- Standard Operating Procedures
- Staff & Public Safety Briefing Cards
- Hire Agreements (individual + group)
- Accident/Incident Forms, Staff Handbook, Terms & Conditions
Professional, branded, and ready to print or share digitally.
Training & Support
A good setup is only as good as the people running it. We include practical training for you and your team, either on-site or or off site, to make sure everything runs safely and confidently.
Includes:
- 1-day safety and staff training session
- Management and daily operations briefing
- Guidance on staff roles and responsibilities
- Optional refresh visits or seasonal check-ins
You don’t need outdoor industry experience to succeed, but you do need to know what’s expected. We cover that.
Digital & Branding (Optional)
If you’re going the full package route, we offer everything you need to present your hire business professionally online and offline. These extras are optional, but they make a big difference when it comes to standing out and attracting customers.
Includes:
- Website with integrated booking system
- Hosting, domain setup or connection
- Social media profile setup (Facebook, Instagram)
- Branding guidance and logo development
- Launch visuals, promo images, and copy support
- Optional marketing footage, branded banners, and uniforms
Think of it as your marketing starter pack, built for quick traction and long-term polish.
Need Something Specific?
No two sites are the same. Whether you’re starting at a glamping site, adding to a holiday park, or launching a pop-up hire business, we’ll customise your build to suit.
We’ve helped family-run farms, councils, landowners, and watersport centres launch solid, sustainable canoe and SUP hire operations. If it belongs in a successful outdoor hire setup, we’ll make it happen.