OUR 2021 CLASS SCHEDULE IS HERE!

-NEW boats in stock
-Here is a link to our retail prices and specs for new kayaks


We have a selection of kayaks, paddles and lifejackets in stock, call or email to see if we have what you need.

Directions to NWOC

Our Hours January through March
Closed Mondays and Tuesdays
Wed through Sunday: 11-5
Last reservation 3pm

Rental reservations are required. Voicemail reservations are not accepted, you must talk to us for a confirmed reservation. Give us a call, 206-281-9694. We are taking reservations on the hour or half hour for groups of 1-5 people, no more than that allowed.

KAYAK AND PADDLEBOARD RENTAL INFO
Paddlers under 18 must be with a parent or legal guardian, and anyone under 16 must be in a boat or on a board with a parent or legal guardian (that does not mean a brother or sister)

Its great to be here to welcome you back!

FACE MASKS REQUIRED WHILE ON THE DOCK OR IN THE STORE. AND MAINTAIN SOCIAL DISTANCING  OF 6 FEET WHILE ON THE DOCK OR IN THE STORE.

Reservations will be in limited numbers for now to avoid crowding on the dock.
We will need to know when you will be here, how long you will be renting for, and what you need in singles, doubles, triples, or SUPs.
All paddles, life jackets, and kayaks are cleaned after each use. Everyone will be wearing masks. We are looking forward to seeing you, but if you have any symptoms of illness we ask that you stay home.

You may now purchase items in our store!

We have lifejackets, and some new touring paddles in stock!
Call or email if you have any specific kayak, paddle, pfd, skirt, or other gear you want to buy now.

Werner Paddles are backordered, but we do have some in stock. We have some Delta Kayaks in stock.

Call to find out if the gear or kayak you are looking for is in stock or available. Most manufacturers are way behind on production, some for several months. We do have gear and kayaks in stock, but not all models are available.

We have most of the Delta Kayaks line to demo, from

12' 10"  to 17' single, and a 17.5'  tandem touring boats, to the shorter  Delta 12AR, a 12' boat with a large cockpit for easy entry and exit at 42#, and the Delta 10AR at 37#, both thermoformed models.

Here are the kayaks we have in stock right now.

Looking for something to store and/or lockup your kayak or board?

Yearly Rental Pass NOW for Kayaks AND SUPs! For those of you who want to paddle often, without the hassle of hauling your boat or Standup Paddleboard around (or even owning one!) 

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 all day paid for $.75/hour, do not hit Max Time or you will be charged for 3 days!! Most parking facing the Lake is 2-hour max paid parking. Paid parking ends at McGraw street north of us, but note the permit parking restrictions.

The #40 bus stops out front from both directions. There's always Uber or Lyft for inexpensive rides in the city. 
Here are some suggested routes to get to NWOC.
Bus Directions
Metro #40 Route serving Westlake Ave North

The Arboretum is closed again!

Here is a PDF of our Lake Union and Lake Washington maps.

The Cascadia Marine trail is a local treasure, here is a PDF of the sites along the trail.

Our kayaks and boards are not allowed through the Ballard Locks.