Kayak More.
Worry Less.
The Yak Shack is an all-inclusive paddle sport company primarily located in Anna Maria Island, Emerson Point, Longboat Key, and North Coquina, FL.
Why Yak Shack?
Safe & Informative
We pride ourselves on smaller more personal experiences. Our groups are no more than 10-12 per tour and we offer private tours as well..Beautiful Views
We promise to put you in the best possible location for your experience. Here at YSW, we look forward to taking you on an awesome adventure!
Wildlife Sightings
Our Yak Shack tours offer a unique experience showcasing the many species that inhabit the Central Florida area.Emily Paetau2024-08-29Yak Shack is truly a gem on Anna Maria Island! Todd focuses on providing high-quality kayaking experiences and expert guidance makes them a standout choice for both seasoned paddlers and beginners. Their location is ideal, offering easy access to some of the most beautiful and serene waters around AMI, including the breathtaking Emerson Point Preserve. What really sets Yak Shack apart is their commitment to customer satisfaction and safety, ensuring that everyone who rents from them has an enjoyable and memorable experience. I’m looking forward to the day DigiSphere books a team outing with Yak Shack. If you’re in the area and looking for a fun, relaxing way to explore the island’s natural beauty, I highly recommend checking them out!Renee Marchisotto2024-08-08My family and I had an amazing time kayaking with Todd of Yak Shack Watersports. Todd is a terrific, knowledgeable and friendly guy who guided us through the mangroves and the bay at Emerson point. Todd provided us with such a wonderful custom experience, tailored to my family. We will definitely be back the next time we visit AMI!Megan & Jurgen Hays Hurtmanns2024-07-26We had so much fun! Thank you!C Welch2024-07-21Went out with Dan last week and had an amazing paddle! Saw dolphins, cormorants, and beautiful scenery! Dan was great! Highly recommend booking a paddle with Yak Shack!Debbie Alexander2024-07-11I loved this tour. I got to see a small manatee and sand bar was very interesting too.Kristi Eckman2024-05-08Todd at Yak Shack was an amazing tour guide. I was really nervous prior and haven’t done any water sports since moving to Florida because - gators. But he eased my mind - kept us laughing and I had such a blast. I was ready to come back and do it again. Emerson is the perfect launch point going through the mangroves and then out to the sandbar. Low key and easy to navigate. Will be recommending to my photography clients looking for fun things to do when they visit the area.Shannon Arkatin2024-05-06Excellent and knowledgeable tour guide, very entertaining! Would 10/10 recommend and looking forward to going again!Jennifer Carter2024-04-10Our tour was great! Todd taught us a lot about the plants and wildlife we saw and made it very entertaining. Our young children had a great time and the tandem kayaks worked out great. Highly recommend for families or beginners.Dawna Matthew2024-03-23Yak Shack is the best!!! Always so pleasant and helpful. If you want an amazing day out on the water I highly recommend booking a trip with Yak Shack.Joseph Kunzmann2024-03-12We had a amazing time. Todd was very knowledgable and told us all about the mangroves and history of the area.
Take Your Next
Adventure With Us
YSW isn’t just a kayak company, we pride ourselves on smaller more personal experiences. Our groups are no more than 10-12 per tour and we offer private tours as well.
Although we can’t promise what mother nature will show us, we promise to put you in the best possible location for your experience. Here at YSW, we look forward to taking you on an awesome adventure!
Take Your Next
Adventure With Us
YSW isn’t just a kayak company, we pride ourselves on smaller more personal experiences. Our groups are no more than 10-12 per tour and we offer private tours as well.
Although we can’t promise what mother nature will show us, we promise to put you in the best possible location for your experience. Here at YSW, we look forward to taking you on an awesome adventure!
How Will You Explore?
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Guided Tours
The tours are designed to customize each and every customer their own adventure. Our purpose is to give anyone from beginner to advanced, age unrestricted alike.
MANGROVE TOUR 2 Hours | $55
We start the tour paddling the Anna Maria Sound which is in Sarasota Bay just to catch a view of the subtle manatee and playful dolphins.
SUNSET PADDLE TOUR 2 Hours | $65
Come meet us on the bay at Coquina South boat launch for a relaxing paddle to the sand bars off Jewfish Key looking for shell creatures.
EMERSON POINT TOUR 2 Hours | $55
We begin our tour through the mangrove tunnels of Emerson Point Preserve. During our tour, we will search for amazing wildlife.
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