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)
Our Hours in April
Closed Mondays and Tuesdays
April 8&9: 12-7
April 14-30th: Wed, Thurs & Friday:12-8
Last rental at 5pm
April Weekends: 10-6
Last rental at 4pm
Hours in May Closed Tuesdays
12-8 Mon, Wed, Thurs, Friday;Last rental at 6pm
10-6 Sat & Sunday
Last rental at 4pm
If it is very windy, we will not be renting. Call before you come down on those days.

RESERVATION ONLY, NO EXCEPTIONS
EVERYONE MUST WEAR A FACEMASK AND MAINTAIN SOCIAL DISTANCING OF 6 FEET WHILE ON THE DOCK.
We are taking reservations on the hour or half hour for groups of 8 people from 2 households, no more than that allowed. Unless you actually talk to us, no reservations are confirmed.
Reservations will be limited by law for now to avoid crowding on the dock.

We can no longer hold your valuables. Only bring what you need, and can protect from moisture. We do have drybags and waterproof phone cases for sale.
All paddles, life jackets, and kayaks are cleaned after each use. Our staff will join you in wearing masks.
We are looking forward to seeing you, but if you have any symptoms of illness we ask that you stay home.
Retail is back, you can now shop in our store.
Be safe, and thanks for your patience while we all try to keep our families safe.
OUR RETAIL STORE IS OPEN!.
Buy a Yearly Rental Pass good for a year from the date of purchase, a discounted Gift Certificate, or that gear you have been meaning to get but didn't have time to buy :-)
BE SAFE

For Drysuit and Wetsuit rentals, Weekend is from Friday Afternoon to Sunday at close, or Monday before noon.

NOW INCLUDES SUPs! Here is an opportunity for frequent kayak & Standup Paddle Board (SUP) paddlers to reduce rental costs and get regular exercise without having to transport a boat or board! Yearly pass holders pay an up-front fee and paddle a kayak or board on Lake Union/Lake Washington (no overnight use or cartopping to other destinations) for a maximum of 4 hours per day for kayaks, up to 2 hours per day for SUPs during our regular hours of operation. The pass is valid for a one, two or three person kayak, or one SUP, and can be used as often as you'd like within these parameters: No weekends or holidays July and August for kayaks, but SUPS are available before 11am on weekends for a max of 2 hours, no Holidays.

We reserve the right to not rent due to weather conditions (wind, cold, etc.)

Passes are available at NWOC for $299.00 plus tax, good for up to 4 hours/day/kayak, 2 hours/day/SUP, valid for 1 year from date of purchase

We are ON the Water, with docks right outside our office door. From there you can explore the beautiful Seattle waterways in a kayak, or Surf Lake Union on a Standup Paddle Board (SUP). Our kayaks and boards are not allowed through the Ballard Locks.

From our docks on Lake Union, we have introduced thousands of people to the joys of kayaking each year. You can paddle from NWOC to Lake Washington, where you have some 80+ miles of paddling. We have 20+ models of kayaks available to tryout here on the lake, and several models of SUPs. We have experience with most of the kayaks that are made today, and have chosen a range of models that will fullfill the needs of most paddlers. We have singles, doubles and triples, some sit-on-tops, and Standup Paddle Boards (SUPs) for your paddling pleasure.

• Lake Union Points of interest and Public Access Overview
• Lake Union Map