So, I'm no kayaking pro, more like a total rookie in the water scene. Being a total newbie, I began…read moreresearching places to rent kayaks. Most places operated on a first-come, first-serve basis, raising concerns about equipment availability on nice days. However, one of the best aspects of renting through REI is the option to reserve equipment for a specific timeslot, providing confidence that it'll be available upon arrival. Enatai's parking situation is generally sufficient, although it can be a bit scarce under the bridge during busier hours. However, with a bit of patience, a parking spot usually opens up. This is something to consider when planning your reservation timing. The staff at Enatai are incredibly sweet and ensure you have everything you need: a dry bag for your belongings, an oar, and a life vest. They assist in bringing the kayak to the water, give you a good push off, and then you're ready to embark on your kayaking adventure. But here's the real scoop on why THIS spot is the ultimate kayaking spot (at least among the REI choices--Meyenbauer is the other one). After cruising around the bay a few times, one of the staff spilled the beans. If you take a left and paddle under the highway bridge, there's this magical little river/creek thing. Lily pads, turtles, dragonflies, ducks, geese--you name it, we saw it. Total hidden gem! If you're thinking about trying out kayaking as a newb like me, you must try this spot!!!!! You will be hooked!

Okay location, great customer service & rental options! Water calm, & lots of fun- Definitely a…read moregreat option for Bellevue Rentals on water:) Paddleboarding, kayaking, & so much more.. Not a ton of Bellevue Opts., but this is my #2 choice for nearby availability:) Try them out, & post what "you" think?

Visiting this fantastic store brings me immense joy every time! The staff members are incredibly…read moreknowledgeable, and they offer top-notch equipment. I used to spend a lot of time here attending classes and tours. I even named my silly tabby cat after this place, NWOC. I recently held a party here to christen my new boat, and I was blown away by the expanded array of repair tools and special equipment they offer. I wholeheartedly give them ten stars!

NWOC has been a strong supporter of paddling sports for decades. They have promoted white water…read moreriver running, such as I do with Paddle Trails Canoe Club, as well as flat water such as lakes & sea kayaking. We are very luck in the Seattle area to have NWOC! I just learned about a Meetup group that does a monthly paddle from NWOC combined with having Swedish pancakes at the nearby (about 4 blocks away) Swedish center. Apparently this happens the first Sunday of each month. Several of us from PTCC plan to try that out.

Went on a Sunday during the summer @11am and it was surprisingly not busy! You get to explore a…read morevery big area and the water is usually not too choppy. We got to see seaplanes and got pictures with beautiful views. Would recommend if you're in the area and looking for something fun to do with your family or friends!

Fun experience especially with Seattle city backdrop in the distance and availability to row over…read moreto gas works park. The process was simple: pay $18/hr, guides provide you jackets, how-to's if you've never kayaked before, and the kayak itself. The only thing I did not like was how expensive it is for this activity. To do this with a family, it's quite costly when it adds up especially if you go for a few hours. You can't really make this a half day event unless you have deep pockets. Overall, really fun photo opp experience, great initial date spot, and something to definitely try and do while living or visiting Seattle.

A wonderful SUP spot right on Juanita beach - though you do have to walk a bit to the launch spot…read more They have TANDEM and even FOUR PEOPLE, Eight people SUPs! and THREE PEOPLE KAYAKS! I have never seen paddle boards so gigantic. I paid $29 (+ tax) for 1 hour on a single paddle board. I forgot to take pictures, I wish I did :( The staff were super nice and gave very thorough instructions. The check in and check out process is really easy.

We had a great time paddling on the lake during Labor Day weekend. Jeff was super accommodating to…read moreallow us to switch from Adam Street rental to Juanita location. He gave us a quick lesson and set us up with the paddles and off we go. The kids went off without any problem, I had to kneel for a few mins before I can stand up. As long as you are paddling, it is not hard to stand up. You can see the beautiful skyline and lovely area around the Juanita reserve area. The water was clean and clear. We had so much fun! It was a wonderful way to enjoy the last bit of summer. We will be back next year.

Great company for paddleboarding! I have been coming to Northwest Paddle Surfers every summer for…read morethe past 4 years or so and they never disappoint! Super easy to book a reservation with them online, and they send you an online waiver to fill out prior to your boarding time, which is nice so you don't have to worry about filling out forms once you're at the park. They did a wonderful job enforcing that masks be worn at the check in/check out, and they took the time to make sure each paddle, life jacket, board was sanitized before the next person used it! They also always do a great job letting you know how the wind is blowing at the time, and which direction you should head towards so that the winds don't push you too far away before you have to paddle all the way back to the marina. Lastly, they always have groupon deals during the summer, making them a VERY affordable company to paddle board with!

Great place to go paddleboarding! I've only ever come in the Seattle summers (you know how it can…read morebe during all those other seasons in Seattle!) Their staff are friendly and generally really young. If it's your first time, they are very helpful in giving you the rundown of paddleboard basics. I suggest going online to Groupon to find deals for paddle board rentals. Once you buy the Groupon, you can go online to their website to reserve the time you wanna go paddleboarding. You can also sign your waiver online or if you forget, you can sign it when you get there. They do a variety of rentals I believe (kayaks as well?) but they do single person paddle boards as well as a big giant one that can fit like a whole family on them!

Such a fantastic boat rental spot with reasonable pricing!…read moreStaff walk you through full instructions before you head out, so no worries even if you're new to boating. The boat connects to Bluetooth speakers -- blast your favorite playlist while cruising. Nothing beats the cool lake breeze and gorgeous lake views. Super chill, relaxing outing. They only have 2 hours off from the parking

I had a great time out on the water thanks to Waterfront Adventures. The boat that they rented us…read morewas really nice and was super convenient with out the hassle. We didn't even have to dock our boat, just get close enough for one of the staff members to hop on. The staff was awesome at walking us through the safety information and made sure that we got the most for our rental time. They were super friendly and ensure that you are prepared for a fun day on the water. A few things to mention, they did not have rentals for tubes or wakeboards, so if you want to do those activities you'd have to buy your own before hand. The shop also advises you to be 30 mins early for your reservation, and I would recommend doing so, as the safety demo will ebb into your rental time.

Had a great Efoil lesson with Brett. He systematically explained how everything worked while we…read morewere on land. He did this in a detailed and efficient way without overwhelming us. He was patient with our questions and when one of us had trouble standing, he added something to the board to make it easier. Highly recommend a lesson with Brett.

I gave my husband (and myself) an e-foil lesson for Father's Day. Brett was a FANTASTIC instructor!…read moreMy husband was able to get up and foil rather quickly. I was able to get up and hydroplane. I couldn't quite get to actually foil but I did way better than I expected and that was all due to Brett! He is very clear, patient and fun to work with. He was able to give us both great instructions even though we are different levels of ability. We got so much time in the water learning. It was soooo fun! I highly recommend him! Definitely worth the money!

We rented two jetski for the day(4 hour rental) and a facilitator to help us(Osbourne, definitely…read morerecommend him). Because a few incident happened and he was super helpful on them. At first we got there a little late due to traffic, but Osbourne greeted us nicely and helped unload the jetski into the water and such. After we met up with our group at the beach, our first group got on and that's where the incident happened. They got too excited and turned the engine on where it was too shallow, and to no surprise it caught rocks into the propeller of the jetski, which caused that jetski to be unusable. Because of that, we could only use one jetski, but Osbourne was kind enough to contact his company to send out another jetski so our group don't have to be waiting on only one, also there was no extra charge at that point(tho I don't think that could always be the case depending on the damage on the jetski each have caused). But all in all, I'll definitely recommend paying the extra cost for a facilitator, also highly recommend Ohana Kai Watersport for rentals. Aside from the incident, we all had a good time and very much enjoyed the experience. Thank you Osbourne and Ohana Kai Watersports :)

The kid delivers the jet ski and gives a price for gas and inspects jet skies. i returned them and…read morewas released with no damages and apx price for gas. the next day, charges came thru with damages and more gas than was used. The owner and worker did not give me a bill and refused to correct the overcharges. BEWARE OF THIS CROOK. I talked to other renters and they said this business did the same UPCHARGES to them. HIS FIVE STAR REVIEWS ARE FROM HIS FRIENDS AND HE PAYS FOR GOOD REVIEWS. I DID NOT PAY THE BILL BUT IM THE SISTER OF YOUR RENTAL FROM LAST WEEKEND ON LAKE TAPPS. I LIVE ON THE ISLAND AND JOINED THE COUPLE ON MY BOAT FOR A TOUR AROUND THE LAKE. Be nice to hard working people. STOP THE FRAUD. Turning your ass over to the Attorney general of Washington State Consumer protection division.

Given the numbers of reviews here which mention the "owner" being rude, this is what I came here to…read morewrite, amongst other things. The rental started out fine - a young woman helped me figure out the boat size, get me checked in, and familiar with the route and map. Then she disappeared, and someone changed the boat she ordered (which we carefully figured out was right for me) to a different longer boat. I'm not sure why. It was a cloudy day and there were about 75 available green plastic boats. She had mentioned there was a new boat, even shorter than the 14' one she put me in, but somehow it was too hard to get to (according to the rude gentleman who took over for her. He was saying snarky things to me, like would I mind if the boat they gave me was 5" longer than the one they promised???? It made not sense. I was solo kayaking in the afternoon. The young man who put me in the boat told me before he pushed me off that he would be going over some safety points. That consisted of one tip - always keep your lifejacket on. Speaking of safety - I have about 12 years of experience kayaking and having a whistle is pretty important. They had to search several PFD's to find one with a whistle. I had to ask for that. I was kayaking SOLO! Should have been a given. They have a set way of putting people in boats which starts with sitting on the metal grated dock. I am in my 6th decade of life, and getting down to sitting on the ground like that isn't a slam dunk. Plus I had a scraped knee (us oldsters have falls). The guy wasn't reading the room. When I asked him to adjust the foot pedals, he snapped back that he was going to do that next. Anyway, they recommended I make my way across the wide channel to the other side where the houseboats were, but I felt wobbly right there at the dock and thought better of that and instead hugged the side of the channel we were already on. There was no instruction as to what to do if the boat tipped over. Not that they could have given me a whole wet exit lesson - I already knew what to do, but I certainly didn't want to capsize and with all the motor boat activity that afternoon, I knew the paddle would be a bit nerve wracking. On the way out (after just 30 minutes, having returned to the dock to get out of the water) I told the young woman at the check out that they need to add an "in case of emergency" phone number to the waiver. Her response was silly "we are the emergency phone number". Yes, well if I were to capsize and perhaps drown, you might need to reach someone ON MY END. Duh. Rude man had some parting remarks I wasn't interested in. Because of his snarkiness alone, I'll never be back and am telling others. I think he is in the wrong business.

The staff is a little curt, but they do their job well. No issues with the rental or the kayaking…read moreitself. As long as you're no nonsense and focus on kayaking, this place is pretty good.