Miscellaneous Stuff

We live in a wonderful world that is full of beauty, charm and adventure. There is no end to the adventures that we can have if only we seek them with our eyes open.

-Jawaharlal Nehru

2016/2017 Pool Sessions

The warm sunny dry weather is behind us while the cold dark and wet weather looms ahead. Fret not, local paddling clubs and organizations have rented time at local indoor pools with warm water and bright lights. These pools are located all over the Puget Sound area from Tacoma to Shoreline.

Here is a list of clubs hosting pool times that I know about:

Washington Kayak Club

Pool times on various days and times in Tacoma, Tukwila, Shoreline and Evergreen. They charge $10 per member or $15 for non members per session.

The Mountaineers

Different Branches of the Mountaineer’s have pool times at various pools in the south sound area. Check The Mountaineers Website for Dates & Locations

University Puget Sound Kayak Club

University of Puget Sound hosts pool sessions every Monday and Thursday 8-10pm (except when the school is out).  Community members are welcome.

Cost: $5 if you bring your own gear, and $15 if you use UPS gear.  Everyone is required to sign a liability form.  

Information and pool session dates: https://www.facebook.com/groups/UPSKayakClub/ 

Bellingham

Arne Hana Aquatic Center holds several public kayak pools sessions for a nominal fee. $4 for Bellingham residents and $5 for non-residents.

  • Tuesdays and Thursday from 8pm-9pm
  • Sundays from 1pm-2pm

W.A.K.E. (Whatcoma County Area Kayak Enthusiasts) holds pool sessions for members only at the Arne Hana Aquatic Center. Please visit their site for membership questions and pool times.

Pool Sessions from local outfitters

Kayak Academy hosts a 2h pool session on Saturdays once a month at Hazen High School Pool in Renton. 
Cost: USD 15 
Kayak rental available for an additional USD 15.
Information and online reservation: www.kayakacademy.com/products/pool-practice
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Outdoor Adventure Center hosts 90 minutes pool session almost every Friday from fall to spring at Juanita Highschool Pool in Kirkland.
Cost: USD 15
Kayak rental available.

If you know of any others, email me using my contact page and Ill add them