Explore our rentals
Ready to make some memories on the river? Schitty Canoe Company offers a wide variety of rental options to suit your adventurous spirit. From canoes and rafts perfect for a group outing, to paddleboards and kayaks for a solo exploration, we've got you covered, we even have 6 person paddleboards to push your husband off of. Browse our selection and find the perfect vessel for your next river adventure. Let's get Schitty!
Public Service Announcement
Effective July 28th, 2026, Schitty Canoe Company will be running a limited rental schedule. No, we are not going anywhere, we will still be around, we will still throw our events but, Since our bus is down and the season has been slow and we are not a large outfitter, it is hard for us to purchase a new bus or van at this time. We will also be restructuring our way we do business to make way for a better river experience. We are partnered with James River Canoe Rental and we will be pushing all of our regular rentals over to them for the rest of the season. Dana and Billy and friends are amazing folks who pride themselves in making sure floaters have the best experience with the best equipment possible. You will also still get to see us helping them..... or should we say, Dana Bossing us around. We love each and every one of our customers and friends and like stated above, we are not going anywhere, we are just regrouping and coming up with some new awesome ways to have amazing float trips..... Stay tuned to see what kind of Schitt we are going to get into...... Our online store is still open obviously and we will be adding more merch to it soon including some amazing paddles ports brands.
2026 Float Trip & Community Event's
Schitty Canoe Company host's a couple events each season, this season we will be posting about other area events around the James River area. We want everyone to come and experience the festivals and community events that make this area what it is.....
Our services
We offer a range of specialized services tailored to meet your individual needs. Our approach is focused on understanding and responding to what you require, providing effective and practical solutions.
It's obvious we used a template to build this site but, we wanted to sound a little fancy so this bullschitt line above is basically true with the exception of we don't give a Schitt about what you require because we require you to have fun and we definitely are not practical unless you look at us as "Practically insane"
6 Person Raft
Our 6 person rafts are great for 4 to 5 people and a large cooler or a family of 6 with an added cooler float to give you lot's of room.
We Promise you our 6 person rafts do not look as shiny as the pic above, we worked hard at giving them the Schitty Canoe patina they deserve.
4 Person Rafts
with just a couple of people. They have self bailing inflatable floors so they will not fill with water like the big outfitters do, they also float lighter in the water due to the floor being inflated. You will glide over shoals where the big outfitters are dragging.
Once again we promise our 4 Person rafts look way shittier then pictured. We work hard at giving you the full Schitty experience.
Kayaks 45
Our kayaks are unlike what you get at a big outfitters. We chose to use Rocky Mountain Raft inflatable kayaks because of the comfort and extreme durability they offer. They are basically floating chase lounges that are almost impossible to flip.
Stand up Paddleboards 45
Schitty Canoe Company is one of the few companies on the James that offers stand up paddleboards. If you have never experienced a float trip on a paddleboard you need to treat yourself. NO!! you do not have to stand, we actually encourage you to throw a cooler on and use it as a backrest and kick those feet over the side and let the river do the work. At least that's how we do it.
6 Person Fiesta board
Dubbed the pink nightmare, when people see this giant pink bastard coming down river they move. Our 6 person Fiesta board can hold 6 adults or two large coolers, 2 people and a bunch of dogs, or even a couch....... we Schitt you not.
The Infamous SCHITTY CANOES 45
What would our namesake be without our infamous Schitty Canoes........ 17ft of gloriously leaking and oddly painted canoes that look like Schitt and float schittier. We promise a day on the water in one of these banged up bastards and you will never want to rent a canoe again................ from a different outfitter.
New apparel collection
Show off your Schitty side with our new collection of river apparel! From edgy t-shirts to comfy hoodies, we've got the gear to keep you looking good on and off the water. Don't miss out on the chance to snag some Schitty swag and make a statement. Shop now and let your style flow!
River safety tips
Common sense and respect for the river would be our number 1 river safety tip however, we do have a list of simple safety tips and river knowledge that will allow you to make a float trip as enjoyable as possible. We also like to add as much river knowledge as we can for folks to know more about our rivers.........
"Schitty Canoe Company made our river trip unforgettable! The rentals were top-notch and the staff was super helpful. We'll definitely be back!"
Happy Customer
Visit our friends
We are a much smaller company than James River Canoe Rental so, when we are booked up with our customers direct our customers over to "JRC" James River Canoe Rental because we know they will give our customers the same level of fun and awesomeness as we will.
We also have the ability to handle large Family Reunion floats and Large groups efficiently by teaming up to get everyone on the water without the long waits.
The river is our life and it's an amazing thing to be friends with other like minded businesses and help each other out. There's not politics, there's not other world troubles, just the river and a day away from reality and that is good for the mind.
