Kayak Rentals on Lake Union Seattle
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Seattle Kayak & SUP Rentals Sales Classes - Thursday, April 04, 2013

Standup Paddle Boards and kayaks are available for rent or sale.

New construction on South Lake Union here. You will have to go one block west of Westlake and turn on 9th Ave N to access Westlake.

Check out our class schedule on the web. Our Total Immersion Class  Whitewater TIWW will be July 22-26th. Only offered once a year, don't miss your chance to get a great start on your kayaking career, or simply brush up on the techniques you are rusty on. Enjoy great food and instruction . Give us a call to register, 206-281-9694.

Arpil thru September Hours:
10-8 Monday through Friday
9-6 Saturday, Sunday, Holidays

Here is a link to our retail prices and specs for new kayaks and SUPs (PDF here).

Used Boat List is here.


Sales of Kayaks, SUPs, and Paddling Gear - Thursday, April 04, 2013

Looking for something to store and/or lockup your kayak or board? Check out these options.

We have lots of Werner Paddles for you to tryout,

from the $130 models to the $495 carbon bent shaft. Make an intelligent choice for yourself by trying different lengths and styles.

Looking for a portable SUP that makes for a softer landing? The new NRS Czar 6 is your magic carpet for surfing river and ocean waves. Its sporty lines, grippy deck surface, stomp pad and interchangeable fins give you wave-shredding performance unrivaled by other inflatables. The Earl 6 is designed for efficient paddling and smooth turning, this is a great all-around stand-up paddle board for fitness paddling, touring, river running and light surfing.These inflate to a rock-hard 15 PSI! and are super durable for those surf or river outings. Heavy-duty PVC construction stands up to abrasion and abuse. Either for $1195.


 Our Surftech Joe Bark 12'6" Competitor is a fast racer/trainer. Our Liquid Shredder Lake boards, 12' L/31" W, 5/4.7"thick, are light, fast, stable, and very tough.

The Randy French Softtops from Surftech are good beginner boards with lots of bouyancy and stability, and are still quick. Come on down and try some out, along with a wide selection of paddles. Trying the boats/boards and paddles side-by-side will help you narrow down your selection. Here is a link to our retail prices and specs for new kayaks and SUPs.
Don't forget our everyday deal: buy a boat/board from us, and you get 15% off all your accessories for 6 months!

Check out our selection of Glacier Gloves for any style of paddling-they are warm, comfortable, and grippy.

Necky Kayaks has the Rip 10'6" or Rip 12' boat that tracks well, has a large cockpit, and is very stable. If you are looking for a boat for short trips, or for dropping in off your bigger boat, this is a good one to try. 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.

Yearly Rental Pass. For those of you who want to paddle often, without the hassle of hauling your boat around (or even having one), this is the ticket.

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.


Lake Union Access Points and Destinations - Thursday, April 04, 2013
Access points and destinations.  Here is a PDF of our Lake Union and Lake Washington maps.
The site for NW access points. Also available as an iPhone App to take with you.

Getting Here and Parking - Thursday, April 04, 2013

Checkout the construction on South Lake Union here. You will have to go one block west of Westlake and turn on 9th Ave N to access Westlake. 
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 $.75/hour. 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


New Metro #40 Route serving Westlake N

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. After you cross the bridge, the safest way to go is in the parking lot or path on the left (east) side. Driving, go West on 45th or 50th to Stone Way, South on Stone to 34th, right on 34th, take a left (South) on Fremont Ave, over the Fremont Bridge, left on Westlake just after the bridge. Go about a mile to the 1st stoplight, turn left into parking lot. We are below Armchair Sailor and Julie's Landing, which has a clocktower with a flag.


Our Hours - Thursday, April 04, 2013
April 1 thru Sept 6: Mon-Friday: 10AM-8PM; S&S 9-6
September 10-14th: Mon-Friday 10-7:30, S&S 9-6
September 16th-27th: Mon-Friday 10-7, S&S 9-6
October: Closed Mondays & Tuesdays, 10-6 Wed-Sunday
January through February:
Closed Mon & Tuesdays
Open 10-6 Wed-Fr; 10-5 S&S
March: Closed Mon & Tuesdays, 10-6 Wed-Sunday


Northwest Outdoor Center 2100 Westlake Ave N Ste 1- Seattle, Wa 98109 1-800-683-0637 - 206-281-9694