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Putting paddlers on the water and smiles on paddlers since 2003
Founded in 2003, 41 North is northeast Ohio’s most comprehensive paddlesports outfitter. Whether you are looking for certified kayak and paddleboard instruction, guided tours, or rentals, your next adventure begins at 41 North!
CHOOSE YOUR NEXT ADVENTURE:
RENTALS
Visit our rental center in Lakewood, Ohio rent a kayak or paddleboard, and explore the Rocky River & Lake Erie coast at your own pace.
GUIDED TOURS
Join one of our regularly scheduled tours and let our professionally certified guides lead the way at some of our favorite Great Lakes destinations.
CLASSES
Taught by some of the region’s best paddlesports instructors, our ACA-certified classes are a fun-filled way to develop your skills on the water.
OUR LOCATION
The 41 North Rental Center is located in the Cleveland Metroparks Rocky River Reservation in Lakewood, Ohio. We offer direct access to the Rocky River and Lake Erie.
LAKE ERIE WEATHER DASHBOARD
The first step of planning any trip is knowing the forecast. Keep in mind, that our rental center limits rentals to the protected waters of the Rocky River when waves on Lake Erie exceed 2 feet and winds exceed 10 knots from the West, North, East or 15 knots from the South.
Current Wind & Waves
Marine Forecast
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GIFT CERTIFICATES
Give the gift of adventure! Treat your friends, family, or colleagues to a unique adventure on the water with a gift certificate for a 41 North kayak and paddleboard experiences. Whether its a self-guided rental on the Rocky River, a guided tour on our Great Lake, or a skill-enhancing class taught by out team of expert instructors, our offerings promise unforgettable memories and experiences that will last a lifetime.
STAY CONNECTED
![Today might be the best day this weekend to get out on Lake Erie: sun peaking through clouds, mild temps, small waves, and minimal boat traffic.
We’ll likely be River only as the weekend progresses due to northernly winds over 15kn.
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![JUST ADDED! Two new SATURDAY dates for our Cliffs and Coves and Burning River Tours!
With the season moving towards fall, get ready to experience serene conditions on far less busy rivers!
- Our Cliffs and Coves tour will depart at 9:30AM on Sept](https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/65b7db8dd022c931aab47a2e/1724966501970-3I3HWT0ZHBTPN9LI9YJV/image-asset.jpeg)
![We'll still be paddling into the colder months, but many of our staff and instructors have started school this week! We've adjusted our WEEKDAY hours for the next 5 days.
DID YOU KNOW that most of our instructors have separate careers in education?](https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/65b7db8dd022c931aab47a2e/1724690209611-6L46ATHW5DE2NQ6MCKCV/image-asset.jpeg)
41 North is proud to partner with the following organizations to promote environmental stewardship and safe paddling on Lake Erie.