Sailing, Rowing, Paddling & Boating | Saint Paul Minnesota

Sailing, Rowing, Paddling & Boating | Saint Paul Minnesota
Sailing, Rowing, Paddling & Boating
Saint Paul is a great place to get out on the water! Whether you want to learn how to sail or paddle for the very first time, already have a boat, are looking to rent, or just want to go for an afternoon boat ride, we have you covered!
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April 8, 2026
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Boating in Saint Paul
See below for information on
learning to sail
rowing
paddling
canoe, kayak, and other watercraft rentals
, and
boat launches
in Saint Paul.
Learn to Sail
Learn to Sail on Lake Phalen
Come Sail Away
Come Sail Away is an exceptional and affordable course for those with an urge to get out on the water.
Sailing is a challenging sport. To help ensure the safety of everyone on board, a good sailor must have a healthy respect for Mother Nature, known as Seamanship, and must always be aware of the shifting winds and the changing waters.
Classes are designed to provide students with the knowledge and skills necessary for safe and enjoyable recreational sailing. Each class it taught by certified instructors who have a passion for being on the water. Classes will take place out of
Phalen Lakeside Activity Center
, and are available from June-August from 5:30-8:30pm Monday through Thursday.
Sailing Topics covered at Come Sail Away include:
Rigging
Useful knots in sailing
Sailing terminology
Rules of the road for sailors
Sailing rescues for students & others
Sailing to all points of the wind
Register for sailing lessons
Rowing
Rowing: Minnesota Boat Club
The Minnesota Boat Club has been promoting health and fitness through the sport of rowing since 1870. Generations of rowers have rowed on the Mississippi in downtown Saint Paul from the historic boathouse that is located on the shores of Raspberry Island underneath the Wabasha bridge. The boat club offers programs for a wide variety of competitive and recreational rowers and conducts high school and adult rowing classes. Visit their website for more information about the club or to try out rowing.
Minnesota Boat Club
Paddling
Paddling
Whether you are looking to learn how to paddle, rent a canoe or kayak, or launch your own watercraft in Saint Paul, we have you covered!
Canoe, Paddle Board and Kayak Launches
Canoe, Paddle Board, and Kayak Rentals
Youth Paddling Camps and Clinics
Watercraft Rentals and Boat Rides
Watercraft Rentals and Boat Rides
No boat? No problem! Whether you are looking for a kayak, canoe, paddle board, swan boat, pontoon boat, fishing boat, or riverboat ride, our partners offer plenty of options to get you out on the water this season.
Lake Phalen Beach
Whenever Watersports
| Kayak & paddle board rentals
Lake Como
Wheel Fun Rentals
| Kayak, paddle board, canoe & swan boat rentals
Lilydale/Pickerel Lake & Mississippi River:
Mississippi Paddle Share
| Kayak rentals
Mississippi River:
Your Boat Club at Watergate Marina
| Pontoon & fishing boat rentals
Mississippi River:
Magnolia Blossom
| Riverboat cruises for groups/special events
Mississippi River:
Padelford Riverboats
| Riverboat cruises for individuals or groups
Watercraft Rental & Boat Ride Map
Boat Launches
Saint Paul Boat Launches
Saint Paul offers several locations to launch both motorized and non-motorized watercraft.
Saint Paul Boat Launch Map
Non-motorized watercraft only
Lilydale Regional Park
- Pickerel Lake Canoe, Kayak Launch & Paddle Board Launch
Como Regional Park
- Como Lake Canoe, Kayak Launch & Paddle Board Launch
Non-motorized and electric watercraft only
Phalen Regional Park
- Lake Phalen Boat Launch
Motorized and non-motorized watercraft
Hidden Falls Regional Park
- Mississippi River Boat Launch
Lilydale Regional Park
- Mississippi River Boat Launch
Boat
For more information on Saint Paul Aquatics programs, call (651) 642-0390.
Popular Links
Como Regional Park Pool
Great River Water Park
Highland Park Aquatic Center
Lifeguard Training
Memberships
Phalen Park Beach
Swimming Lessons
Frequently Asked Questions