July, 2023

NEWS & EVENTS TO GO PLAY OUTSIDE

Gear Up for the Holiday Weekend

with a New Kayak from Shank's Mare!

Sale Prices good June 28 through July 5, 2023

Check out the great deals on

Liquidlogic, Hurricane and Native Watercraft kayaks.

Liquidlogic Marvel 12

Reg. $869

SALE $699

Great stability.

Roomy cockpit.

Perfect for beginners.

Liquidlogic Saludas

Saluda 11

Reg. $1049 SALE $899

Saluda 12

Reg. $1099 SALE $949

Saluda 14.5 Tandem

Reg. $1449 SALE $999

Saludas are recreational kayaks with super tracking & performance.

Hurricane Santee

Santee 116 Sport

Reg. $1249

SALE $1049

Cockpit kayak at 36.5# with super performance. Who can't handle that!

Hurricane Skimmers

Skimmer 106

Reg. $1199 SALE $949

Skimmer 116 w/Frame Seat

Reg. $1449 SALE $1049

Skimmer 140 Tandem

Reg. $1899 SALE $1299

Lightweight Sit-on-Top Kayaks.

Slippery on the water!

Native Watercraft FX Series

Ultimate FX 12

Reg. $1199 SALE $949

Ultimate FX 15 Tandem

Reg. $1699 SALE $1149

Half Canoe. Half Kayak.

The perfect paddling hauler on the water for fishing, photography, dogs, gear. It will all fit!

4th of July Holiday Hours

Saturday July 1 - 10am-5pm

Sunday July 2 - Noon-5pm

Monday July 3 - 11am-5pm

Tuesday July 4 - 11am-5pm

GUIDED PADDLE TOURS

Join in the fun on the Susquehanna

Rockin' on the River Guided Paddle Tour

Fri. July 14, 2023, 6:00-7:00pm

Benefits Lower Susquehanna Riverkeeper

Register for this leisurely paddle tour at Shank's Mare. Proceeds benefit the Riverkeeper. Follow your tour with free live music outdoors at Shank's Mare plus on-site food truck, The Kilted Griller. Register and pay for the paddle tour below. Concert is free.

Rockin' the River Paddle Tour

Paddle & Brunch with Shank's Mare and The John Wright Restaurant

Sunday, July 9 or August 13, 2023

9:00-11:00am

Meet in Wrightsville and paddle between the bridges on the Susquehanna. This scenic area is the site of the Burning of the Bridge during the Civil War. Following your beautiful Sunday morning paddle tour, you can make reservations (717-252-0416) at The John Wright Restaurant for their delicious brunch. Register for the paddle tour below.

Sunday Morning Paddle Tour

Lock 15 Paddle Tour

Saturday August 26, 2023

9:30am-2:30pm

Follow our guides to explore one of our favorite destinations on the Susquehanna. Click below for details and registration.

Lock 15 Paddle Tour

PADDLESPORTS INSTRUCTION

Now's the time to sharpen your skills

Basic Kayak Class

Tues. July 11 or 25, 2023 - 5:30-7:30pm

Learn good strokes and maneuvers on sit-on-top kayaks. Safety instruction, and proper technique will increase your paddling fun.

Great beginner class!

Cockpit Kayak Class

Sat. July 15, 2023, 10:30am-2:30pm

Learn entering and exiting your kayak on land and in water, proper body position, paddling technique and kayak re-entry skills in water over your head. All will ensure a safe and enjoyable paddling experience.

Click below for class details and registration.

Paddlesports Instruction Programs

Shank's Mare Outfitters

2092 Long Level Road Wrightsville PA 17368

Phone 717-252-1616

Email info@shanksmare.com

Website www.shanksmare.com

Summer Store Hours

Closed Mondays

Tuesday and Thursday 11am-8pm

Wednesday and Friday 11am-6pm

Saturday 10am-5pm Sunday Noon-5pm

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