Welcome to Vashon Kayak Center!
Closed for the season for weekend hourly rentals at the Jensen Pt. Boathouse at Burton Acres Park:
206-463-YAKS (463-9257)
kayaks@vashonparkdistrict.org
After Labor Day (through October 1) – weather dependent
Saturday & Sunday 10am-5pm or by appointment
Call to reserve your group date, 206-463-9602
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Double Kayaks (accessories included) |
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Fresh-cleaned kayaks await paddlers at Jensen Pt.
~ GUIDED TOURS AVAILABLE ~
Gunkholing Quartermaster Harbor
Take Vashon's most popular trip for beginning paddlers in the protected waters of Quartermaster Harbor. Experience Four-Star scenery, a variety of waterbirds, and maybe even a couple seals. 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 2 participants.
Advance Reservations Required.
Moonlight Paddles in Quartermaster Harbor
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
Dates:
April 6 – April 9 7pm – 9pm
May 5 – May 9 8pm – 10pm
June 3 – June 7 8pm – 10pm
June 30-July3 and July 7 – July 8 8pm – 10pm
July 30 – August 9 8pm – 10pm
August 29 – September 8 7pm – 9pm
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