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Free Boat Rentals | Lake Merritt Oakland

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Saturday, May 18, 2013 - 11:00 am to 5:00 pm | Cost: FREE*
*No experience necessary for most rentals except for sailboats. Rentals are for 1/2 hour.

Lake Merritt Boathouse | 568 Bellevue Ave. Oakland, CA



Free Boat Rentals | Lake Merritt OaklandThe Lake Merritt Boating Center is celebrating National Safe Boating Week 2013 with free boat rentals and an open house. If past years are any indication, you can get ½ hour of free time floating around picturesque Lake Merritt from 11 am to 5 pm on Saturday, May 18, 2013.

What can you rent?

  • Paddle Boats
  • Canoes
  • Single & Double Kayaks
  • Row Boats
  • Sail Boats (some sailing experience required – bring certification or pass a short test)

For lovers of free things, boats, and geese, this is a dream come true.

Lake Merritt Boating Center
National Safe Boating Week Open House
Saturday, May 18, 2013
- Free boat rentals 11 am to 5 pm
- Rentals on free boat days are for ½ hour
For more information, call (510) 238-2196

2013 Free Boat Rental Days | Lake Merritt

  • National Safe Boating Week Open House (Saturday, May 18, 2013) – Free boat rentals: 11 am-5 pm
  • Love Our Lake Day/Oaklavia-Oakland Sunday Streets (Sunday, June 9, 2013) - Free boat rentals - 11 am-4 pm
  • Splash Into Summer Open House (Saturday July 13, 2013) – Free boat rentals: 1-3 pm

Links: Event details

Cost: FREE*

*No experience necessary for most rentals except for sailboats. Rentals are for 1/2 hour.

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Categories: **Annual Event**, *Top Pick*, East Bay, Kids & Families, Monthly Top 10 Preview - May, San FranFREEsco
Address: 568 Bellevue Ave. Oakland, CA

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