Town of Harwich Recreation and Youth Department
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Kayak/SUP/Canoe Seasonal Storage Program

Instructions for purchasing a Slip at Cahoon Road Beach, Sand Pond or
coming soon, Long Pond.

  • Log in to (or create) an Account
  • Go to the Program Tab on the Menu bar
  • Click on the “Store” Tab
  • Select the Rack location
  • Add to cart, follow prompts, and make payment
  • Tags will be issued at the Rec Office following online registration

Town of Harwich Kayak/SUP/Canoe Rack Rules and Regulations Effective April 22, 2024
  • Town of Harwich requires a current kayak/standup paddleboard (SUP)/canoe rack permit for any vessel stored on Town property.
  • Fees: $100 per year
  • Slips available at Cahoon Road Beach; Sand Pond and coming soon, Long Pond
  • Racks seasonally available May 1 - October 31
  • Storage is permitted only on racks; There is no ground storage permitted.
  • No storage of other beach equipment i.e., umbrellas, beach toys, beach chairs, etc. is permitted
  • With limited space at each location, rack space must be actively used. Starting on July 1, any rack left empty for 14 continuous days or more will be forfeited, and that rack space will be offered to the next person on the waiting list.
  • Suitable Vessels (non-motorized personal watercrafts only): A single or double kayak, SUP or canoe that, in the opinion of the Recreation Director or designee: fits within the designated rack space and does not impair the use of the rack by other permit holders, and does not negatively impact natural resources, and does not exceed the structural capacity of the rack.
  • Tags will be issued at time of payment at the Recreation Office, 100 Oak Street. All Tags must be current, visible and match the Rack number and location. Replacement Tag will be $50.
  • Kayak slip renters must have a valid beach parking sticker for their vehicle to park at any town beach between the hours of 9:30am - 4:30pm mid-June through Labor Day.
  • The Town of Harwich shall not be responsible for any lost or damaged vessels stored on Town racks.
  • The Town shall not be responsible for any injuries resulting from the raising or lowering of these vessels onto Town racks.
  • Vessel owners/operators will be held responsible for any damage caused by themselves, people using their vessels or their vessels.
  • Permit Inspections: The Recreation Director or his or her designee, may, at any time inspect any vessel stored on these racks and remove any vessel that does not have a current permit.
  • Non-permitted Vessel: Any vessel that is not in compliance with these regulations will be tagged with a violation notice, stating the date, nature of violation and contact information. If no action is taken within 48 hours of the initial notice, the vessel may be removed and stored and subject to a non-criminal violation with a fine of up to $100. The per diem storage fee for vessels unclaimed within 48 hours is $15.00 per day up to a maximum of $150.00. The vessel will be released to its owner upon payment of any fine imposed. Persons with unpaid fines will not be able to purchase beach and transfer station stickers until or unless the fine is paid in full.
  • Abandoned Vessel and Vessel Storage: Any vessel removed will be held until vessel is claimed, storage fees paid or for one (1) year at which time the vessel will be considered an abandoned vessel and may be disposed of in the best interest of the Town.
  • Harwich Residents Only.


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