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Tripadvisor (218) · Boat rental & training in Seattle, WA
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The Center for Wooden Boats at South Lake Union is a hub of hands-on learning year-round. Boat rentals, classes and workshops, field trips, lectures, … See more

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4.5/5 · 218 reviews
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Jun 12, 2024
I loved renting a wooden kayak from here! The staff/volunteers were helpful at getting me set up with the rental. The boat was beautiful and I found it super easy to maneuver. (I have kayaked quite a… Full review by Santa_Cruz_Jenny
Nov 18, 2023
Located on enclosed Union Lake, that is connected by locks to Puget Sound, the Center for Wooden Boats is a magical inter-active enclave of vintage, wood, rowing an sailing craft. The day I was there… Full review by Mobile15660248231
Jun 17, 2023
This experience is free to do with an optional donation. I really liked the painted representations of real-life coast guard experiences/rescues. You can also observe people working in the wood shop … Full review by BobiTychynskiShimoda
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Date founded:1970s

Questions & answers

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Do you need to wear any special shoe wear?
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If you are going on the boats, just any kind of rubber sole, not High heels for example. Seattle tends to be chilly in the afternoon, tennis shoes, or Keens kyaking shoes, but …
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If you are going on the boats, just any kind of rubber sole, not High heels for example. Seattle tends to be chilly in the afternoon, tennis shoes, or Keens kyaking shoes, but really just soft sole shoes or walking shoes are great.
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Are you open?
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Yes! We are open year round at our South Lake Union Campus and have seasonal hours at our Cama Beach State Park location.
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