Paddling in Seattle

Kayak, raft, and SUP — club paddles, pool sessions, and the whitewater fest.

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Paddling⚠ Needs verification

Beginner Sea Kayak Course

Northwest Outdoor Center

Seasonal multi-session course · Lake Union + a Sound day trip

📍 Northwest Outdoor Center, Lake Union, Seattle

Beginner-friendlyNo-dropPaidSummer

Three Lake Union sessions then a Deception Pass-area trip.

Paddling⚠ Needs verification

Sea Kayak Trips

The Mountaineers

Spring–fall · day trips & overnighters (course graduates)

📍 Rotating Puget Sound & San Juan launches

No-dropCost variesSummer

Requires the Basic Sea Kayaking badge or equivalent skills.