For committed paddlers who want access, progression, and community.

Tide Level is first and foremost a skills-forward membership, with added access for paddlers who want to be on the water often. Everything in Lake Level, plus free kayak access on Lake Union and an annual coaching benefit.

What’s Included

Free Kayak Access on Lake Union

Tide Level includes free access to NWOC kayaks for paddling on Lake Union, launching directly from our docks. This access is designed to remove friction and make it easier to paddle consistently, especially on evenings or days when transporting your own kayak isn’t practical.

Includes use of a single, double, or triple kayak for use on Lake union
Rentals are weather dependent and subject to availability

Included kayak access is there to remove friction and make it easier to paddle consistently, even if you have your own kayak.

Skills Nights

Instructor-led evening sessions focused on practical paddling skills such as rescues, edging, bracing, and stroke efficiency.

Offered throughout the season, typically once per month
RSVP required; space is limited
Kayak rental and required gear (including drysuits when conditions call for it) are included

Member Paddles

Relaxed, staff-led paddles offered periodically throughout the season to support consistency, connection, and time on the water between Skills Nights. Paddles are about shared time on the water, not formal instruction.

The full season schedule is posted on the member resources page. RSVPs open four weeks before each session.

Annual Coaching Benefit (Choose One Per Year)

Each Tide Level member may choose one of the following coaching options during their membership year:

Option A: FOSK Refresher Weekend
For paddlers who have completed Fundamentals of Sea Kayaking (FOSK) or have equivalent experience approved by NWOC.

Includes the Saturday Lake Union session (9:00am–12:00pm)
Sunday Deception Pass day trip
RSVP required; subject to class capacity

Option B: Private Coaching Session (2 hours)
One 2-hour private session focused on your goals (stroke efficiency, rescues, edging/bracing, confidence building, etc.).

Available April-September (weekday mornings)
Additional availability October-March when instructor schedules are more flexible.

Notes: One selection per membership year. Coaching benefits have no cash value and may not be exchanged for other classes.

Discounts

10% off retail (excludes kayaks; does not stack with sales)

Good to Know

Members who join mid-season will continue to have access as the calendar carries into the following year.
Payment is annual only

Pricing

$699 / year

Tide Level is a great fit if you:

Paddle regularly on Lake Union and want easy, flexible access without transporting your own boat
Want coached practice and skill progression alongside free kayak access
Are interested in a FOSK refresher or a focused private coaching session
Want to be part of a consistent group on the water throughout the season

Questions before joining?
We’re happy to help! Call or email NWOC and we’ll talk it through.