Without HireHelm
You're coordinating shuttle pick-ups over the phone while trying to brief the next group
Paper waivers blow away or get soaked — and you're exposed if there's an incident
Customers book a canoe trip but turn up without paying, wearing the wrong kit
Multi-day hires are tracked on a whiteboard that only you understand
You can't take bookings outside office hours so you're losing weekend and holiday revenue
With HireHelm
Trip & Route Booking
Offer point-to-point river trips, guided tours, or hourly lake hire with flexible availability rules.
Safety Waivers & Briefings
Collect digital waivers and send route maps, safety tips, and kit lists before customers arrive.
Fleet & Kit Tracking
Track canoes, paddles, buoyancy aids, and dry bags. Know what's out on the river and when it's due back.
Deposits & Payments
Take deposits at booking and collect balances before departure. No chasing payments on the riverbank.
See HireHelm in Action
Trip & Route Booking
Point-to-point canoe hire · Shuttle included
Everything included
Everything You Need to Run Your Canoe Operation
Every feature is included with your HireHelm plan. No add-ons, no hidden costs.
Point-to-Point Trip Management
Set up river routes with launch and collection points. Customers choose their trip, and you manage shuttle logistics from the dashboard.
Automated Pre-Trip Comms
Send kit lists, meeting-point directions, and safety briefings automatically after booking. Customers arrive prepared.
Multi-Day Hire Support
Handle overnight and multi-day canoe expeditions with per-night pricing, checkpoint tracking, and extended waiver coverage.
Group & Corporate Bookings
Manage team-building days, Duke of Edinburgh groups, and family parties with bulk booking tools and group waiver collection.
Equipment Add-Ons
Let customers add dry bags, waterproof phone cases, or camping kit to their booking. Increase revenue per trip without the hard sell.
Shuttle & Logistics View
See all departure and collection times in one view. Coordinate drivers and trailers so no group is left waiting at the take-out point.
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Questions
Frequently asked questions
Does HireHelm handle half-day paddles and multi-day expeditions?+
Yes. Run short taster sessions and multi-day canoe expeditions on the same fleet, each with its own duration, pricing and kit list, all on one calendar.
Can it manage shuttle and put-in/take-out logistics?+
It can. Record put-in and take-out points and shuttle requirements against each booking, so your team knows exactly where to drop, collect and meet customers along the route.
Is it suitable for schools, groups and youth organisations?+
Yes. Take large group and school bookings with a single waiver flow and a clear headcount, plus the records you need for safeguarding and risk assessment.
How are waivers and safety information handled?+
Customers sign a digital waiver and receive a safety and kit briefing before they arrive, stored against the booking — so multi-canoe group days don't start with a stack of paperwork.
Can customers book and pay online?+
Yes. Canoeists book a session and pay in advance on your own website, which cuts no-shows and keeps your busiest weekends organised.
Why choose HireHelm over a generic rental app?+
Expedition durations, shuttle logistics and group waivers are built in, not improvised. HireHelm also adds verified reviews from real paid trips and integrated payments — helping you fill the diary and get paid without commission.