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2022 Fisher Travel Guide: On the Water

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nantucket water sports

Check out our guide on how to enjoy Nantucket’s beautiful water and beach landscapes with fishing, water lessons, gear rentals and more!

nantucket water sports

Sailing & Sport Fishing

Just Do It Too Sport Fishing

508.228.7448 | justdoittoosportfishing@gmail.com

With 20+ years experience, Captain Marc Genther will put you on the Bass, Blues, and Bonito. Find them at Slip 1013 on Straight Wharf.

Sail the Endeavor

508.228.5585 | endeavorsailing.com 

Customized sailing excursions, pirate adventures for the kids, and sunset cruises. Help the crew or sit back, relax and enjoy refreshments. 

Lessons, Rentals & More

Next Level Watersports

508.680.3343 | nlwatersports.com 

Premium kiteboard and watersport lessons with some of the best in the business. Learn to kiteboard, wakeboard, hydrofoil or go on unforgettable tubing excursions. 

Island Boat Rental

508.325.1001 | nantucketboatrental.com 

Rent a boat and explore the Harbor, fish the Nantucket Sound or find your own slice of beach on Coatue. Center console boats range from 15-20 feet and can accommodate boaters of any experience level. No license necessary. 

Sea Nantucket Paddle Sports

508.228.7499 | seanantucketkayak.com 

Moments from Main Street, Sea Nantucket offers one and two person kayaks, as well as SUP boards. They will also deliver their equipment to your home.

Bill Fisher Outfitters

508.228.2261 | billfishertackle.com

A high-end charter and guide outfit based out of Madaket that specializes in fly and spin fishing.

Tidal Creeks Ship Store

508.228.6244 | tidalcreeksshipstore.com

Located on the harbor next to the town pier, this is the perfect spot to grab your clamming, scalloping or boating gear for a day full of fun on the island. Inquire for boat and kayak rentals. 

ACK Surf School

508.246.7872 | acksurfschool.com

Owned by Gaven Norton, a local surfer who was born and raised on the beaches of Nantucket, ACK Surf provides lessons on Nobadeer Beach. 

Nantucket Island Surf School

508.560.1020 | nantucketsurfing.com 

Great surf school (since 1999) at Cisco Beach, run by Gary Kohner. They offer board rentals, private lessons, group lessons and week-long mini camps for kids. 

Steve Tuna’s Fishing Adventures

stevetuna@stevetuna.com | stevetuna.com 

Steve “Tuna” Tornovish is a Nantucket native and active tournament fisherman. He teaches his guests how to fish safely in various locations around the island and shares some local history throughout the trip.

Nantucket Community Sailing

508.228.6600 | nantucketcommunitysailing.org 

An educational non-profit, NCS offers a wide range of private and group sailing programs, as well as boat rentals at their Polpis Harbor and Jetties Sailing Center locations.