Re: [Paddlewise] half day in seattle suggestions

Kirk wrote:

>>I just found out I'm going to Seattle(Redmond) for a few days next 
week.  On tuesday I've got a free half day.  Any suggestions for how 
to get some boat time would be greatly appreciated.  (the forecast of 
53 degrees with showers isn't a deterant)

kirk<<

Hi Kirk,

oooh... Redmond - venturing into the land of Mr. Bill (of Microsoft 
infamy).  If you need to rent a boat, I'm not sure about any places 
on the east side of Lake Washington, but I know a couple of good 
places on the Seattle side.  Both these places have access to the 
Ballard Locks, so you can paddle from Lake Union out to Puget 
Sound...

For the largest selection of boats, I'd recommend going to NWOC 
(Northwest Outdoor Center) on Westlake Ave. (West side of Lake 
Union).  It's just a few doors down from Mariner Kayaks, so you could 
pay Matt Broze a visit as well.

 http://www.nwoc.com/


On Portage Bay (in the "U district" - University of WA) - which 
connects Lakes Union and Washington, there is a nice little Kayak 
Rental/Mexican café called Agua Verde Paddle Club.

 http://www.aguaverde.com/index.htm

Agua Verde is owned by friends of mine (Bill and Mick) - Bill was a 
founding owner of NWOC as well.

There's lots of water there - enjoy your visit!

Melissa




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