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 *************************************************************************** PaddleWise Paddling Mailing List - All postings copyright the author and not to be reproduced/forwarded outside PaddleWise without author's permission Submissions: PaddleWise_at_PaddleWise.net Subscriptions: PaddleWise-request_at_PaddleWise.net Website: http://www.paddlewise.net/ ***************************************************************************
Kirk, I now live in Bellevue, right next to Redmond (aka Home of the Evil Empire). Call me 425-373-5445 when you get here and I can suggest many good half day trips to you. In fact, I'm not working at the moment (between contracts) and would be very happy to paddle with you. If you are a member of REI be sure to bring your memebership card. That gets you a free demo boat on the REI boat site on Lake Wahington. Or, if you prefer, we can rent you a boat elsewhere and paddle Elliot Bay, or out through the locks (but that takes time and we'd need lights on the way home if you have only a half day). Bring your wet or dry suit. We don't have really cold weather but it can get pretty bitter. Jack Fu 47°38'N 122°08'W -----Original Message----- From: owner-paddlewise_at_paddlewise.net [mailto:owner-paddlewise_at_paddlewise.net]On Behalf Of Kirk Olsen Sent: Friday, October 27, 2000 10:56 AM To: paddlewise_at_paddlewise.net Subject: [Paddlewise] half day in seattle suggestions 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 *************************************************************************** PaddleWise Paddling Mailing List - All postings copyright the author and not to be reproduced/forwarded outside PaddleWise without author's permission Submissions: PaddleWise_at_PaddleWise.net Subscriptions: PaddleWise-request_at_PaddleWise.net Website: http://www.paddlewise.net/ ***************************************************************************
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 *************************************************************************** PaddleWise Paddling Mailing List - All postings copyright the author and not to be reproduced/forwarded outside PaddleWise without author's permission Submissions: PaddleWise_at_PaddleWise.net Subscriptions: PaddleWise-request_at_PaddleWise.net Website: http://www.paddlewise.net/ ***************************************************************************
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