ACKKayak brings state-of-the-art paddle and “pedal-powered” kayaks retals to Nantucket. 

Our kayaks provide a patented propulsion system that moves the kayak more efficiently than typical pedal powered boats – allowing you to move faster with less effort than just paddling with your arms.

The MirageDrive is easily and quickly installed or removed, is lightweight, extremely durable, and fully adjustable to fit many sizes of pedalers.

Here's how the pedaling system actually works:
you pedal by stepping alternately left and right, not unlike an exercise stepper, to drive two underwater flippers. They work much like a penguin's fins to propel the Hobie Mirage with surprising speed and ease. All of which lets you go into kayaking. Feet first.

The Pedaling system by Hobie Kayak is simple and easy to use. Your feet rest naturally on the pedals and you pedal effortlessly similar to a bicycle. The larger muscles in our legs produce more powerful propulsion versus arms using a paddle. In addition, correct paddle usage requires training and practice. You also stay drier as pedaling eliminates drips that you get from using a paddle. The MirageDrive is quiet and creates no splash. ACKKayak's Hobie MirageDrive leaves your hands free for fishing, photography or holding a drink

But Wait, There's More. Not only are Hobie Kayaks easy to pedal. All our models are equipped with traditional Paddle.