Grab a kayak and get on the water. Schack's Yaks operates unattended, self-serve kayak rentals at 7 river access points across Northern Kentucky and the Cincinnati area — no reservations, no front desk, no waiting around.

HOW IT WORKS
1. Find a Schack's Yaks kayak at any of our launch locations.
2. Open the app and scan the QR code on the AXA smart lock.
3. Pay securely with your card (powered by Stripe).
4. The lock opens automatically over Bluetooth.
5. Paddle for as long as you want — minimum 1 hour.
6. When you're done, re-lock the kayak and tap "End Rental" in the app.

PRICING
$15.90 per hour, billed to the minute after your first hour. Pay only for the time you're on the water.

PROMO CODE
First time out? Use code DOERUN at checkout for a discount on your first paddle.

OPERATING HOURS
Rentals are available every day from 6:00 AM to 9:00 PM. Get an early morning paddle on the Licking River or catch the sunset over the Ohio.

WHERE WE ARE
Seven river access locations across Northern Kentucky and Cincinnati — from quiet creek launches to riverfront spots downtown. The app will show you what's available and closest to you.

WHAT YOU NEED
- An Android phone with Bluetooth turned on
- A payment card
- Location services enabled so we can match you to a nearby kayak
- Basic paddling common sense — life jackets are provided with every kayak

CUSTOMER SUPPORT
Something not working? Lock won't open? Payment issue on the river? Call or text our support line:
(859) 468-0376

We answer during operating hours and get back to you fast. Your rental clock pauses if we're troubleshooting on our end.

WHY SCHACK'S YAKS
We built Schack's Yaks so you can get on the water on your own schedule. No booking two weeks in advance, no showing up at 9 AM sharp, no dealing with a rental counter. Walk up, tap your phone, paddle away.

Whether you're a Cincinnati local looking for a spontaneous evening on the river, a Northern Kentucky family planning a weekend adventure, or an out-of-towner discovering the Ohio and Licking Rivers for the first time — the kayaks are waiting.

See you on the water.