Baycats - Ocean City, NJ - Kayaks, Paddle Boards & Catamarans
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Baycats is a family-owned watersports outfitter on the bay at 316 Bay Avenue in Ocean City, and has operated there for close to 25 years. Its kids' sailing camp gives beginners aged 14 and under a mix of sailing, kayaking, stand-up paddleboarding and swimming on the back bay, and it also runs Adventure Camps combining watersports with arts. Outside camp the business offers guided kayak tours of the back bay salt marshes, paddleboard lessons, and Hobie catamaran rentals, lessons and rides.
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We list only what the camp itself publishes, and programs change — dates, prices, ages and availability can all move after we check. Confirm the details on the camp’s own website and contact Baycats - Ocean City, NJ - Kayaks, Paddle Boards & Catamarans directly before you register or pay. Last checked August 2026.
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★★★★★Susana MazabelHad such a fun time kayaking and paddle boarding with Baycats. The owner is super kind and even let us bring my dog Sunny on the kayak! He was super attentive and made sure we were safe and happy on the water!
★★★★★Steve EisslerWe went to Baycats on July 2nd and hired an experienced sailor to take our small group on a Hobycat for a 1 hour run around the Ocean City bay. Alex was careful to book us on a day and time that offered favorable tide and winds. Our sailor, Toni, was a lot of fun. It was a blast !
★★★★★Erica GordonWe recently went on a kayak tour with our guide, Jennifer. She was very knowledgeable, friendly, and the equipment was fitted to us on site and in great condition. We have gone on multiple excursions with Baycats and we are never disappointed.
★★★★★Jonathan Noble EsquireI have been to Baycats multiple times in the past two years. Baycats in OCNJ gets an enthusiastic FIVE stars (I would go SIX stars if they had a six star option) . Here's why: a) My first ever stand up paddle boarding (SUP) lesson was amazing. My instructor (Jennifer) was kind and very supportive, which made my SUP experience a huge success. (See photo). b) The kayak nature tour was so worth it! (Me with my daughter just prior to a Baycats kayak nature tour). c) Everything is fairly priced and the people with whom I interacted with were caring and focused on my experience. d) The whole vibe of Baycats is welcoming and laid back, yet professional and well run. I'll be back!
★★★★★Robert WeipertFirst time paddle boarding good time. Staff is friendly and knowledgeable. Chris was our instructor was great very patient