Get Out on the Water - Rent a Kayak

The harbor and the bay ore both steps away, and the water is fine. Why not rent a kayak, pack a lunch and head out to Long Point to spend the afternoon? In a couple of spots in town, you can rent a two-person, sit-on-top kayak for as little as $50 for four hours. With a little bit of instruction, just about anybody can quickly learn to handle a kayak and get out and enjoy this beautiful weather we're having. Find Venture Athletics Kayak Rental on their Facebook page, or stop by at 237 Commercial Street, inside the Whalers Wharf, on the right, just past the rotunda as you head toward Provincetown Harbor by walking through the building. Call them at 508 487-9442 to reserve a kayak or to find out more. They do a full moon guided tour in the harbor and out into the bay. Other tours are available as well. Take a trip with a naturalist who can tell you about marine wildlife you may encounter along the way. They also have a beach shop where you'll find hats, sunglasses, snorkeling gear, life vests, suntan lotion, or anything else to help you get out to enjoy the water.
You can also rent a kayak at Flyer's Boat Rental, found at 131A Commercial Street, Which is actually tucked away down a little West End alley called Good Templar Place, next to Lorraine"s restaurant. Flyer's rents one or two person kayaks, as well as power boats or sailboats. Their experienced crew can tell you about the best places in the harbor to paddle through or areas to fish. Call 508 487-0898 to reserve a boat or kayak.

What's New? - Paddleboarding

Paddleboarding near the breakwater in the West End

The nation's newest sport, Stand Up Paddleboarding (SUP) has arrived in Provincetown. This gentleman was spotted paddling on his knees down near the West End breakwater. That's one way to do it. This new form of recreation is sweeping the country. Just about anyone can do it, with very little equipment. You can get a full body workout paddling while standing or kneeling on a wide, stable board meant to glide you over the water while you steer with the same long-handled paddle. Click on this link to learn the ins and outs of Stand Up Paddleboarding. It looks like great fun. You can rent a paddleboard at Flyer's Boat Rental, in the west end, just off Commercial Street. Flyers also rents boats, moorings and kayaks, and you can take sailing lessons as well.

Katie and Greg caught 2 beautiful
Striped Bass.  Get out on the water
and catch a couple yourself!

In the photo at the left (robbed from Flyer's Facebook page) are Katie and Greg, who rented a Bayboat and caught a couple of nice stripers off Long Point.
Flyer's also runs the shuttle boat out to the Long Point Lighthouse, at the very tip of Cape Cod. Catch the shuttle on MacMillan Pier, departing on the hour, or down at the boatyard at ten minutes past the hour, all day in the summer.
Flyer's can arrange for parties and cruises, too, And if you need supplies or repairs for your own boat, they'll be able to help. They've been serving the seagoing public for something over 66 years.
So check out their paddleboard rentals and get out on the water. And check out Flyer's web cam, looking out over the harbor, running 24 hours a day.
Technically, their address is at 131A Commercial Street, but you'll find them by walking down a little alley off Commercial Street, called Good Templar Place, right next to Lorraine's. Phone Flyer's at 508 487-0898.

NOTE: Since this post was written a couple of things have changed…
This summer (2017) Flyer's Long Point Shuttle has a new schedule, running daily from slip #8 on MacMillan Pier, departing every half hour from 9 AM to 5 PM, with no departures from Flyer's boatyard.
Also, Lorraine sold her building next to Good Templar Place. It's now Joon restaurant, so to find Flyer's, walk down the little alley between Joon and Provincetown Antique Market.