Group Sales - Leonardo

Kayak and SUP Rentals at Leonardo- Group Sales

For Group Sales, please contact us at leonardo@bigbeargearnj.com. Groups of 15 or more receive a 10% discount.

• All group sales must be done on a single order and paid for with one credit card.

SUBMIT GROUP KAYAKING/SUP INQUIRY

PLEASE READ: Group KAYAK/SUP Rental FAQ

What is the Supervision of Minors policy?

All minors (less than 18 year of age) require adult supervision at all times. Parental consent is required for all minors.

• At least one adult age 18 and over is required per five minors.

Who needs to sign a waiver?

ALL participants MUST COMPLETE a signed waiver at least 24 hours prior to the trip. Participants under 18 need a waiver signed by a parent or legal guardian. These should be submitted in advance of your trip date. Failure to do so may result in being turned away with the group.

To complete the online waiver, please CLICK HERE - BBG Kayak/SUP Waiver and follow the directions below:

Order #: Enter your Groups name or Camp Name

Date of Reservation: select the date of your trip

Participant #1: this must be a person 18 yrs or older regardless if they are attending the trip. If you have minors attending this field is for the parent/guardian to complete. Minor information will be entered on page 2.

Participant #2-20: you can add as many adults to the same waiver by clicking the “ADD” button, this will create more participant lines.

Minors. Once all participants over the age of 18 years have signed select “NEXT”. On the second page, a parent/guardian will need to enter in their information. Below that, you will be asked to provide the name of the minor and their age, you may enter up to 3 minors on a waiver. If you need to add
more, you will need to fill out a new waiver.

Do we kayak /SUP in groups?

We have found the best experience for all is to stay close together in parties no larger than 6. If minors are tubing, an adult must be in each group. We ask that you have these small groups planned out ahead of time. You can email us the list ahead of time, however your point person will be responsible for having the group list and breaking up the groups. Any minors must be accompanied by one adult in a 5:1 ratio. 

Can we swim?

During your trip, we ask that everyone remain in their kayaks/SUP. Should you fall out of your boat or flip, please hop back on as quickly as possible. Should you need assistance, you can call us at: 609-460-4784, option #3. If you are bringing a phone with you, please be sure to have this number saved!

What is the cancellation policy for groups?

For large groups, we require a minimum of 72 hours to cancel your reservation, beyond that, your trip is non-refundable. If we need to cancel on you due to inclement weather, your trip will be refunded in full or you will given an opportunity to book for another date. There are no refunds if your trip is cut short due to unexpected weather or water conditions. There are no refunds if your trip is terminated for violation of any of our policies

Where can we have lunch?

We have space near our parking area to eat, but there are no picnic tables, so bring blankets to sit on.

You can also bring food on the beach in coolers. No glass bottles are permitted and all other packaging must be biodegradable. Any trash must be brought off the beach.

Does someone guide us on the trip?

The trip is generally self-guided. If you would like a guide, we can supply a kayak guide for an additional charge.

Kayak escorts can assist kayakers if you have fallen out of their boats, as well as to provide safety information during your trip. We recommend having 1 escort per
20 kayakers for groups with participants under 18 yrs, and 1 escort per 25 kayakers for adult groups. If you would like specific recommendations for your party or would like to add a kayak escort to your trip, please email leonardo@bigbeargearnj.com to update your reservation.

What do I need to bring?

We will send over a list of recommended items to bring with you for your trip. All items are available at our base site which has a small retail shop. Our kayaking center location is a cashless operation, so all transactions must be made with a credit card. You can also purchase online at www.BigBearGearNJ.com. We can have your purchased items ready for you at our kayak center if purchased at least 72 hours in advance of your reservation. To have your items shipped to our kayak center location (free of charge), under “gift message” include your First and Last name, and date/time of your tubing trip.

What happens if the weather is not good or the water is too rough?

When planning an outdoor activity, the weather may sometimes not cooperate. Usually, we have some notice in the forecast that a storm system is moving in or that the wind or sea conditions will be unfavorable, and can make alternate plans.

As we operate on the Atlantic Ocean, we are subject to the whims of mother nature. Our staff is always monitoring for changes in the weather forecast. If there is a strong possibility of heavy rain/thunderstorms, high winds, or high seas, we will not be able to operate. We will be reaching out to you no less than 24 hours in advance if there is a chance of inclement weather for which we might cancel. Our final determination to run will usually occur the morning of your trip by 8am. We
will reach out to you either via email or phone, whichever is preferred.

If we need to cancel your trip due to weather, we can attempt to place your group at our partner organization, Sky ZoneTrampoline Park  in Mt. Olive, NJ, subject to availability. If you cannot make use of this opportunity, then you will receive a refund or credit.