Welcome to Vashon Kayak Center!
We are closed for the 2011 Season and we're thinning our fleet
Check out the KAYAK SALE
October through April, we will do our best to accommodate groups of 4 or more on ad hoc kayak excursions. Please give us one week's advance notice by calling 206-463-9602
or email: kayaks@vashonparkdistrict.org
May through September...
Drop in for hourly rentals or Call to reserve
your kayaks at 206-463-YAKS (9257)
or email: kayaks@vashonparkdistrict.org
Kayakity Yak -- Please come back!
'Tis the season for great deals on Kayaks retiring from our Fleet
SOLD
The "Lonesome Blue" kayak: Single, needs some repair. As is $200 plus tax
Left-- The "Arluk": A sturdy single
proven over time. As is $600 plus tax OBO
(Dog not included)
SOLD
Right -- The "Juice": A sleek single, in good shape, ready to go. $1200 plus tax OBO
Left -- The "Watermelon" Single and a staff favorite, but we're letting 'er go with a fond farewell. $800 plus tax OBO
Right -- The "Susanna Banana" a sleek and seaworthy single just $1,000
plus taxOBO
To make an appointment to see a kayak,
call Susan McCabe at the Vashon Park District
206-463-9602 or email
kayaks@vashonparkdistrict.org
Kayaking is SO romantic....
Ksenia & Denis got engaged on one of our kayaks this summer.
Congratulations!!!!
Single Kayaks (accessories included) |
Double Kayaks (accessories included) |
Paddle |
Fresh-cleaned kayaks await paddlers at Jensen Pt.
Paddling Quartermaster Harbor
The harbor will remind you of Cape Cod (except that Mt. Rainier is a dead give-away). Highlights include: Burton Marina Yacht Club, Judd Creek, and Melita Creek near the largest heron rookery in King County.
Skill: Beginners Welcome / 5 miles
Where: Jensen Point Boathouse, Burton Acres Park
When: Mondays – Wednesday 10:00am - 3:00pm
Cost: $60 each – Minimum of 4 participants.
Advance Reservations Required.
Moonlight Paddles in Quartermaster Harbor-Our Most Popular Trip
Enjoy Sundown, then quietly paddle Vashon's Quartermaster Harbor bathed in moonglow. It's magical. Bring your favorite moon story, poem or myth to share.
Skill: Beginners Welcome! / 2-4 miles
Where: Jensen Point Boathouse, Burton Acres Park
May 15-19
June 13-17
July 13-17
August 11-15
September 10-14
Cost $50 (single) & $75 (double) – Advance Reservations Required
Day Journey to Blake Island
You may have seen it 100 times from the ferry, and wondered, even dreamed about this small island in the mid-Sound. Let us show you with the thrill of an open-water crossing to the sandy point of Blake's "sunset corner." We’ll paddle around the north side for a visit to Tillicum Village, finally returning home invigorated from a day of discovery. Note that this is not a regularly scheduled trip. Dates & times are dependant on tidal conditions.
Skill: Intermediate to Advanced / 12 miles with an open water crossing
When: Monday – Wednesday ~ 9:00am – 4:00pm (approx.)
Cost: $125 (you provide lunch) -- Advance Reservations Req.
– Min. of 4 participants
Custom Tours:
Parties, weddings, anniversaries, corporate get-aways, youth programs ... the list is endless. We can assist groups of all sizes who share an ocean fascination and believe frolicking in a sea skimming craft is tantalizing. Let us help plan your next special event.
Skill: Beginners to Advanced Welcome
When: You Decide (Monday – Wednesday)
Cost: Special Group Rates