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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
![Spotted today in the Cleveland Metroparks: a pileated woodpecker.
Dryocopus pileatus
is North America’s largest woodpecker. You never know what you’ll see down here! #birdwatching #thisiscleveland](https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/65b7db8dd022c931aab47a2e/1721764933269-XJAFOFAW4XK7YEPWPVCP/image-asset.jpeg)
![An amazing day on the water for our South Bass Island day trip! The conditions were favorable, with a mild Northern breeze.
We crossed to Put-In-Bay from our ferry landing at Middle Bass Island, and saw some beautiful sights along the way. The clif](https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/65b7db8dd022c931aab47a2e/1721665391848-15YV5LU8VBOA0B56XPVB/image-asset.jpeg)
![Our rental center is hiring! We are looking for outdoor enthusiasts for part-time
employment at our rental center in Lakewood for our late summer / fall season.
A perfect job for college students returning to John Carroll University, Baldwin Wall](https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/65b7db8dd022c931aab47a2e/1721407918912-TB6X6I5CZLWQZEBEX7YO/image-asset.jpeg)
41 North is proud to partner with the following organizations to promote environmental stewardship and safe paddling on Lake Erie.