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Mountain to Sound Outfitters' Eddyline Kayaks Test Paddle
2023-06-11 10:00 - 13:00 (America/Los_Angeles) | Alki Kayak Tours
(Photo courtesy Mountain to Sound Outfitters)
On Sunday, June 11th, from 10 am-1 pm, Mountain to Sound Outfitters is stoked to host Eddyline Kayaks at Alki Kayak Tours (1660 Harbor Avenue SW) for our annual Eddyline Kayaks Test Paddle.
If you are interested in exploring our beautiful waterways via kayak, this is the event to talk to industry experts and try some of the best locally made kayaks in the world.
Pre-registration is required. Registration fees apply to any kayak or SUP purchase.

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Full Moon Sea Kayak Tour
2022-09-10 18:15 - 20:15
Full Moon Sea Kayak Tour 6:15 p.m.-8:15 p.m. with Alki Kayak Tours
https://www.kayakalki.com/guided-tours/full-moon-kayak-tour
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Mountain to Sound Outfitters kayak demo
2022-06-18 11:00 - 15:00
Mountain to Sound Outfitters is holding our first kayak demo since 2019 at Alki Kayak Tours on Saturday June 18th from 11 am to 3 pm. It is a return to normalcy and a kick-start to summer as the long cold spring finally starts to break into the beautiful NW summer we live here to enjoy.
Aquaglide Inflatable Kayaks will be our primary sponsor for our demo event, the world’s foremost manufacturer of cutting edge inflatable technologies. Aquaglide specializes in inflatable kayaks and SUPs that perform nearly as well as rigid designs using drop stitch technology.
And this is going on in your backyard West Seattle. No need to fight the West Marginal slog to head off our beautiful peninsula. Stick around and enjoy what we have to offer in West Seattle, and try out the best in paddlesports gear in the Northwest. Summer is just around the corner and now’s a great time to get your on water gear dialed with your local paddlesports shop.
Preregister here.
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Community SUP Night
2021-08-30 18:00 - 20:00, 2021-08-23 18:00 - 20:00, 2021-08-16 18:00 - 20:00, 2021-08-09 18:00 - 20:00, 2021-08-02 18:00 - 20:00, 2021-07-26 18:00 - 20:00, 2021-07-19 18:00 - 20:00, 2021-07-12 18:00 - 20:00 and 3 more dates
S.U.P. Community Night
Discount Rental & Group Stand-Up Paddleboard Night
BOOK NOW
Two-Hour Rental
$20
We love our SUP paddlers!
EVERY MONDAY THROUGH THE SUMMER 6:00 PM – 8:00 PM
NEW Monday night group paddle lead by an Alki Kayak Tours staff member.
Join us each Monday from 6-8pm to enjoy good company, a great view and a group paddle in Elliot Bay for just $20.
When: Every Monday Evening through the Summer
Where: 1660 Harbor Ave Seattle 98126
How: Register online or $20 at the Alki Kayak Tours rental shack
Includes rental of a paddle board and participation in the group paddle (about 2 hrs) or Bring your own board and join us for FREE!
Please wear paddle-friendly clothing that you don’t mind getting wet! And keep in mind we launch from a very rocky beach.
Call or e-mail for more info! (206) 953-0237 or info@kayakalki.com
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Pride-Out on the Water
2021-08-15 11:30 - 13:30
Pride-Out on the Water
Sunday, August 15th @ 11:30 am – 1:30 pm
Alki Kayak Tours 1660 Harbor Ave SW
Join us at Alki Kayak Tours for PRIDE-OUT on the WATER . . . in conjunction with Alki Beach Pride, the ONLY BEACH PRIDE in Washington State! Meet at our rental location at 11:30 am, bring your friends, & join an on-water kayak/SUP parade to Alki Beach’s Statue of Liberty (25% off hourly water rentals!) Register in person or online with our promo code “Pride-Out.” See you on the water! For more info or to register, call us at 206-953-0237 or visit https://www.kayakalki.com/rentals/
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Full moon kayak tour
2021-06-24 20:15 - 20:30
Full Moon Kayak Tour @ Alki Kayak Tours
Thursday June 24th 8:15-10:15
Join us for our incredible full moon tour!
DETAILS:
When: Thursday June 24th, @ 8:15 pm
Where: Alki Kayak Tours, 1660 Harbor Ave SW
Cost: $89 per person
Experience Elliot Bay in the Puget Sound with breathtaking views of the Seattle city skyline! See the city and the water bathed in the light of the full moon and appreciate the landscape in a whole new way.
We meet as a group, get geared up, and then share this unique night time paddle. We head around the channel marker at the head of the Duwamish River, then paddle into the full moon with the skyline radiating on the water as an added bonus. The views are unforgettable.
Join us for this epic and entertaining experience for everyone! It’s a nighttime paddle that you’re sure to remember for a long time.
Spots are going fast, to secure your book online at kayakalki.com or call us at (206) 953-0237.
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Orca Action Month Sea Kayak Tour
2019-06-29 10:00 - 13:00, 2019-06-22 10:00 - 13:00, 2019-06-15 10:00 - 13:00, 2019-06-08 10:00 - 13:00, 2019-06-01 10:00 - 13:00
June is Orca Action Month! Come join us for a special treat this summer to learn about our Southern Resident orcas with a new guest speaker from Washington Environmental Council each week. We will paddle from the Seacrest Boathouse (Marination) to the Alki Lighthouse and back. Get offshore with us and explore Elliott Bay on an adventure that changes daily. We will meet at 10 a.m. and after a brief kayak fitting and tutorial, get in the boats and head on around Duwamish Head toward Alki beach. Incredible views of the city, the Cascade Mountains, and the Olympic Mountains will be the backdrop for an urban wildlife exploration and journey along a peninsula rich in history.
Date: Every Saturday in June
Time: 10 am–1 pm
Location: Alki Kayak Tours, 1660 Harbor Ave SW, Seattle
Link: http://www.kayakalki.com/orca-month-tour
Price: $45
June 1 – Southern Resident Orca Intro
June 8 – Lack of Food Impacts
June 15 – Vessel Noise and Disturbance Impacts
June 22 – Pollution Impacts
June 29 – Southern Resident Orca Intro
This trip is very popular so book now! Reservations are required, but we can sometimes sign you up on short notice.
In the event of heavy winds or interest, the Duwamish River Tour is the alternate destination for our day trip.
Before your trip, meet the guides or speed up your check-in by downloading and printing our liability waiver in advance.
For more info about Orca Action Month, please visit https://orcamonth.com.
Hosted by: Alki Kayak Tours and Washington Environmental Council
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Sterling Kayak Demo
2017-09-29 16:00 - 19:00
Sterling Kayak Demo
Fri. Sept. 29, 4:00-7:00 PM at Alki Kayak Tours (1660 Harbor Ave SW)
A unique opportunity to demo high-end kayaks on the water with feedback from the designer, Sterling Donaldson.
RSVP: https://www.m2soutfitters.com/sterling-demo.htm?mc_cid=4345c2e22c&mc_eid=86b5c18278
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Tuesday Night Demo & Paddle Race
2015-08-25 18:00 - 20:00, 2015-08-18 18:00 - 20:00, 2015-08-11 18:00 - 20:00, 2015-08-04 18:00 - 20:00, 2015-07-28 18:00 - 20:00, 2015-07-21 18:00 - 20:00, 2015-07-14 18:00 - 20:00, 2015-07-07 18:00 - 20:00
From Mountain to Sound Outfitters:
June 30th
July 7,14,21,28
August 4,11,18,25
Tuesday Night Demo & Paddle Race
Alki Kayak Tours – 1660 Harbor Ave. SW
Demo from 6 pm-8 pm | $10
Tuesday Night Race
Alki Kayak Tours – 1660 Harbor Ave. SW
No registration required | $5 to participate
Link to Event: http://shop.m2soutfitters.com/pages/tuesday-night-demo-race
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