Rowing, kayaking, and sailing lessons at Moss Bay

Lessons


Rowing, sea kayak, and sailing instruction consist of two or four 90-minute lessons concentrating on basic skills necessary to go fast and smooth for long distances, in a fun and safe way. Class sizes at our Seattle boathouse are very small to maximize individual attention. Participants learn water safety and boat handling techniques that give them the confidence to freely paddle equipment in other locations without supervision. Individual private lessons are also available. 

Rowing, Sea Kayak, Sailing Lesson Schedule:

  • Rowing Lessons offered M-TH at 8am, 10am, 12:30pm, 4pm and 5pm - Sa & Su at 8am, 9am, 10am and 11am
  • Kayak Lessons offered M-TH at 10am, 12:30pm, 4pm, 5pm and 6pm - Sa & Su at 8am, 9am, 10am and 11am
  • Sailing Lessons offered M & W-F at 3:30pm, 4pm, 5pm and 6pm - Sa & Su by appointment
  • We offer Rowing and Kayaking lessons year round - Sailing is offered June 1st - Sept 15th

Summary of each instructional lesson:
  1. Basic technique - how to be smooth without upsetting the boat
  2. Equipment and boat adjustment, safety, and technique enhancement
  3. Performance - how to go fast and be smooth
  4. Endurance - how to be strong and last long

How to get started:
  • Give us a call at 206-682-2031 to schedule your first lesson. Complete the Lessons Registration. Let us know how and when to reach you if necessary.
  • Show up at the scheduled time wearing appropriate clothing. Depending on the season and day, appropriate clothing can change from shorts and a t-shirt to a rain slicker and sweat bottoms. Feel free to consult the Moss Bay staff if you have any questions. Layers always give you options.
  • Tell the coach at your first lesson any concerns you have about water safety, physical limitations, or personal comfort issues. They will respect your needs.
  • Be prepared to have fun.

Rowing & Kayaking Lessons Costs

2 Lesson Series $100
4 Lesson Series $200
Private Lessons $65

Sailing Lessons Costs

2 Lesson Series $100
4 Lesson Series $200

Tours

Sailing and kayaking tours at Moss Bay
At our boathouse on Lake Union in Seattle you can enjoy two hour or half day guided tours 7 days a week. All tours are pre-scheduled and paid in advance. Tour options are tailored for group size and experience level, and plans are adjusted for current weather conditions. Here are the package options:

Two and a Half-Hour Lake Union Kayak:

Enjoy a two and a half-hour guided tour around Lake Union seeing such Seattle attractions as Gas Works Park, local houseboat communities, the arboretum, and the Windermere bird sanctuary. This is a good tour for both the novice and the experienced kayaker or sailor. 4+ guests for kayaking and 2 to 6 guests for sailing. $45 / person

Through the Locks Kayak Tours in a half-day:

Paddle away from our dock at Moss Bay Rowing and Kayaking Center, and within an hour or so, end up at the Hiram Chittenden Locks leading to Puget Sound. With our guide you will go through the gravity locks - safe but exciting! After a stop at the locks for snacks and a look at the remarkable underwater fish ladders, we will paddle past Shilshole Bay Marina and end up at Golden Gardens Park where you will take a short rest before returning to Moss Bay.

Along the way you will enjoy amazing diversity of a "working Lake", fisherman's terminal, and eventually the breathtaking Olympic Mountains that overlook Puget Sound. Groups of 2+ guests. $100 / person.

All Tours are by appointment - offered 7 days a week!