Rent a kayak on Lake Union, take a kayak lesson from our friendly, knowledgeable school of instructors, or visit our Online Retail Store for that gear you and your paddling friends can't live without.  Summer Sale-10% off all boats in stock, here is the list.

Our 2010 Class and Trip schedule is now up! Join our 4-session Fundamentals of Sea Kayaking class for a solid introduction to the strokes, rescues, and paddling in current. You will be amazed at how much you learn in this class, and how much fun you have doing it!

Don't miss our 5-day classes next summer! The Total Immersion Whitewater in Leavenworth dates are July 25-29/2011, (pictures) and the Total Immersion Sea Kayaking class dates are July 11-15/2011 (pictures). Learn to paddle in a fun, supportive environment with instructors who love what they do.

     Come on down and rent an SUP (Standup Paddle Board) and see why it is so popular. It's like walking on water. Besides, it can be a very good core workout. Easy to learn, no experience necessary. We have 6 models of Surftech boards for you to try, the 12' 1" Laird Ron House, and the 11' 6" model, both in softop version, along with the Joe Bark 14' Expedition , and the Laird 14' Coast Runner Expedition SUP. They both offer plenty of speed, lots of volume for gear, and are a pleasure to paddle. We have the Randy French 10'6" and 11'6" Softop models from Surftech. They are both stable and bouyant, very forgiving but speedy and maneuverable enough to paddle flatwater and catch whatever waves you are willing to tackle
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 The new Nalu rotomolded board from Ocean Kayaks is a fast, stable, entry-level standup that is very reasonably priced: $599. It is built so you can standup, kneel, or attach a seat back so you can paddle it while comfortably seated. We also have the Carlisle Taboo paddle that converts from a standup canoe-style to a sit-down kayak paddle, and can be used at  either 75" or 82".  Rental is $13/hour, available for rental from our dock only, no take-away.  Here is a link to our retail prices and specs for new kayaks and SUPs .  (PDF here)

Visit our Facebook page for pictures, videos and trip reports-www.facebook.com/kayakseattle

New!!  Go fishing or cruise the lake in style in Ocean Kayaks new TORQUE, a sit-on-top with an electric motor. It cruises up to about 5 knots, and will go at trolling speed for about 5hrs. $1999, battery not included.

 If you are looking for a kayak to carry on your big boat, how about an easy-to-store Advanced Frame inflatable single or double, or their new Expedition K-1?  The Manitou Sport  in poly by Necky is also a popular choice.

 Necky's Manitou Two is a recreational double with one large cockpit in the stern, to accommodate a child, the dog, etc, with a removable child's seat, and a standard cockpit in the bow. Each will take a sprayskirt for venturing out on choppy days.

Looking to stay warm in your boat this season? We rent and sell drysuits (and wetsuits) for your paddling pleasure. If you need your drysuit gaskets replaced, we sell the seals and glue to do the job right. We also have loaner gasket forms for doing it yourself. We can also replace most of them in -house, or send them to the manufacturer for you. Here are some tips for taking care of the seals and zippers on those priceless drysuits and tops. Here are instructions for replacing Neck and wrist/ankle seals.

Cold Water Bootcamp. Learn about cold water immersion, hypothermia, and the importance of thermal protection- wetsuits/drysuits- and PFDs (lifejackets).

View the Washington Coastline at the Dept of  Ecology's site, http://apps.ecy.wa.gov/shorephotos/index.html .

Free parking on weekends and after 4pm Mon-Friday. Lots of the parking on Westlake Ave N is now metered from 9am to 4pm Mon-Friday only. All the parking facing the street is still free, with the rest going for $1.50/hour. Some is 2hr, some 4-hr max. For shorter times, you can pay in $.25 increments. Here is the map of the parking. We are on the upper right, under Jules Landing.
Here are some suggested routes to get to NWOC. 
Bus Directions