Kayaks & SUPs

Kayaks, Stand-Up Paddleboards (SUPs), and Canoes are popular in Lake Tahoe. Many RTO members enjoy the tranquility of paddling in Rubicon Bay. To keep our beaches clutter-free, Kayak, SUP, and Canoe storage is available for seasonal rental at the South Beach. To leave your Kayak, SUP, or canoe on the South beach overnight, you must rent a storage space for the summer season. Members and renters are not allowed to leave these items on the South beach overnight, if not in a rented storage slot.

Application Window Closed

The application window for this year (February 1st - April 30th) has now closed. The applications have been processed and folks notified. All storage slots are full for the 2024 season.

Kayak & SUP Season

  • The season runs from Memorial Day Weekend to October 31st.

  • Kayak/SUP Applications will be available on the website starting early February.

  • Deadline to submit Kayak/SUP Application is by May 1st.

  • After May 1st, completed applications are processed for slot assignments, in the order they were received.

  • Slots are assigned on a "first come, first served basis", so submitting your application & check(s) early is encouraged.

Important Details About Renting Storage Slots

  • Members need to be current with their annual assessment to rent a slot

  • Maximum number of Kayaks slots: 1 per residence *

  • Maximum number of SUP slots: 1 per residence (2 SUPs fit in one slot) *

  • Fee: $100/storage slot for the season

  • Storage requests are handled on a first come, first served basis.

  • Racks are for Kayaks/SUPs storage ONLY. No personal items(ie. chairs, umbrellas, rafts, etc.) are to be stored in the slot.

*Unless there are more open spots than requests

Storage Request Process(end to end)

Applications for Kayak & SUP storage must be submitted by May 1. Forms are available starting February 1.

  1. Complete the Online Form: Fill out the online application form with your details. Please ensure you have all the necessary information at hand, including, your RTO Number, Address and contact details. Additionally, be prepared to write and mail your check following the form submission.

  2. Mail Your Payment: After submitting the online form, please send your check in as soon as possible.

    • Make sure the check is payable to Rubicon Tahoe Owners, Inc. with check memo stating your Rubicon street address (e.g., “1111 Scenic Drive”)

    • Write one (1) check per requested slot. In the event there are not enough slots available, your check will be shredded. Hence the importance of 1 check per slot.  

    • Mailing Address will be provided on the confirmation page, after submitting the online form.

    • IMPORTANT: An application is deemed complete, when two things are met:

      1. Online form submitted AND

      2. Check is received.

  3. Once application & check are received, Kayak manager will email you to confirm receipt of application(FYI - slots are NOT assigned at this time). If you do not receive a email within 2 weeks of sending in your payment, please email kayak manager mattmcdonald+RTOKayakSUPs@gmail.com.

  4. After May 1st, all completed applications will be processed for slot assignments.

  5. By May 20th, you will be notified by email with your slot number(given the availability).

*In the event that there are not enough slots are available, unused checks will be shredded. This is why it’s important to have 1 check per requested slot.

Check-in With Beach Attendant

For those that received a slot for the summer, at the beginning of the season, check your watercraft in with the Beach Attendant. They will give you a sticker to place on your watercraft. New registration stickers are issued each season. Be sure your watercraft is clearly marked with your:

  • Name

  • Phone number

  • Slot #.

Kayak & SUP Rack Locations

For the rental slots, please note that we have multiple racks locations:

  • Kayak - Located on the north side of stairs, along the beach

  • SUP Volley - Located behind the volleyball court

  • SUP Beach - Located at the north end of the beach, just beyond the Kayak racks.

Rack Maps:

Day Use of Watercraft is Permitted

Members that don’t obtain a slot may bring their Kayak, SUP, or Canoe to the beach for day use. Leaving unregistered watercraft at the beach overnight is NOT permitted. The beach attendant has a wheeling cart that you may use to take the watercraft up the beach path.

Sharing a Slot is Encouraged

This is a popular amenity! Spaces are limited; therefore, homeowners are permitted to share slots with other homeowners so long as both homeowners agree to it, the slot is paid in full, and all stored items have the current year sticker.

Slots for Cabin Renters

Cabin Renters are permitted to bring their Kayak, SUP, or Canoe for day use only, unless they have registered and paid for a slot for the season. Storage slots will be granted to homeowners first. If there are remaining slots available, Cabin Renters are permitted to register and pay for a slot.

If you rent your cabin, please let your Cabin Renters know about our policy prior to their stay in Rubicon.

Kayak & SUP Manager(for South Beach)