Seattle kayak lessons, rentals, sales located on Lake Union near downtown Seattle at Northwest Outdoor Center, NWOC. Demo Sea or Whitewater Kayaks and Paddles; Online Charts, Tides

NWOC 2100 westlake ave n ste 1 seattle wa

Northwest Outdoor Center 2100 Westlake Ave N Ste 1<br> Seattle, Wa 98109<br> 206-281-9694 <br>mail@nwoc.com

Seattle Kayak and SUP rentals, Classes, Gear Sale - Friday, September 1, 2023
We're selling some used kayaks and gear. See all the used Kayaks, Paddles, and Drysuits for sale now!
Here is a list of the sale prices for the new boats we have in stock right now.

October Hours:
Closed Mondays and Tuesdays
Wednesday, Thursday, Friday 11-6pm
Last reservation at 4pm
Saturday and Sunday 11-6
Last reservation at 4pm
Last rentals leave 90 minutes before closing

Directions to NWOC
206-281-9694

Rental Info Here
If it is very windy, we may not be renting, so give us a call before you come down.
Reservations are suggested for the nicer days. Give us a call to reserve so you are not disappointed!
Group Reservation info here.

We offer free 20 minute demos of the boats we sell. You must call and reserve the boats you would like to paddle, and they are available 12-5 Weekdays, 10-Noon Sat and Sunday.
If you wish to paddle longer, standard rental rates apply.

Here is a list of the boats we have in stock right now.
Here is a list of all the specs for the boats we sell.
Buy a boat from us, and GET 15% OFF ALL ACCESSORY ITEMS!

You can buy an eGift Card here! Have them sent by email or phone to the recipient.

We offer Yearly Rental Passes for those who of you who would like to paddle often, without the hassle of hauling your boat or board.

Lake Union safety Tips
Sea Plane Safety Tips
Sea Plane Video

Access Points and Destinations - Friday, September 1, 2023
Where NWOC lives is a private marina, not public property. Our landlord, Boatworld Marina, is demanding less traffic on their dock, so if you are not renting a boat/board from us, we have to institute a $7.00 per craft fee to launch from our location. A Season launch pass costs $50. Checkin at the office and pay upon arrival. If you are arriving with friends who are renting from us, the fee will be waived for up to 2 companions with their own craft. Craft must be inflated or assembled upstairs so as not to impede our business on the dock. Free access points
Seattle Public Shoreline Access

Access points and destinations.

Launches near San Juan Islands Ferry Docks

The Arboretum is mostly open again! You can also explore the North side of Union Bay near the stadium for bird watching and more intimate exploring.
Here is a PDF of our Lake Union and Lake Washington maps.
The Cascadia Marine trail is a local treasure, here is an interactive map of the sites along the trail.
Click here to join or donate to this great cause.

Our kayaks and boards are not allowed through the Ballard Locks

Getting Here and Parking - Friday, September 1, 2023
Directions to NWOC
Bus Directions
Metro #40 Route serving Westlake Ave North

Lots of the parking in the lot off Westlake Ave N is $1/hour, 9am-4pm Monday thru Friday only, free weekends, Holidays, and after 4pm during the week.

From UW, or Burke Gillman (Bus, walking or bike): The #32 takes you to Fremont, where you can walk south over the bridge, or take the #40 bus, which stops in front of our shop. The Burke Gillman Trail will take you over the Fremont Bridge. We are below Seattle Changing Room, and Julie's Landing, which has a clocktower with a flag

Northwest Outdoor Center 2100 Westlake Ave N Ste 1- Seattle, Wa 98109 206-281-9694 mail@nwoc.com