Kayak Lake Union w Joe, Thu 5:30 pm. 70 degrees. Beginners Welcome. Guys Needed

One of Meetup's most popular events - Kayaking on Lake Union with Joe!
Hey! We could use more 'Males/Men'... I'm holding a couple of spaces.

You LOVE kayaking or want to try.. You CRAVE warmth & sunshine..
You DELIGHT in meeting new friends. Gorgeous, 70-degrees weather this week. I am hosting two kayak paddles... one on Thursday, one on Friday. Get out of work early.. it’s worth it!

Great for BEGINNERS and experienced paddlers!
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Cross-posted w 50+ Active & Awesome and PNW Hiking & Adventures.
STRICT MAXIMUM GROUP SIZE of ONLY 14.

KAYAKERS, Meet at NWOC, right at 5:20- 5:30pm.
BE ON TIME!

Free parking after 4 pm.
As typical in Seattle, allow for extra time for traffic.
(Or, Metro Bus #40 stops right in front.)
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ORGANIZER:
Joe Staiano, 206-305-2200. (not avail after 5:30 pm, while kayaking)
joe@MeaningfulTrip(dot)com
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STRICT MAXIMUM OF 14 People. Cross-posted w other meetups. Only RSVP if you know you will make it.
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We have mix of double & single kayaks. We always pair any first-timer with a more experienced paddler in a double kayak.
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ANSWERS TO FREQUENT QUESTIONS:
OK for first-timers, YES
Is there a BATHROOM... YES
Is there changing room?.. YES

Sorry.. No SUP or inflatables
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APPROX COST FOR Hour & Half:
Approx $27 per person sharing double. $35 for single.
(pay when finished, NWOC takes cash or credit card).

• Bring $3 cash per person for us to tip the NWOC Kayak staff

WHAT IS PROVIDED:

• Kayak, paddle, lifejacket

WHAT TO WEAR:
sneakers or sandals
shorts or pants that are OK to get a little wet
t-shirt and or long sleeve shirt.

WHAT TO BRING:
Water bottle
sun hat
sun screen
sun glasses
dry shorts or pants to change into after
$3 cash to give to Joe to distribute tips to kayak staff
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OTHER IMPORTANT ITEMS:
-All my Meetups are always inclusive to all races, religions and identities
-Never leave any valuables visible in your car.
-Folks will give, wallets, car keys to joe, which are kept safely inside NWOC office. (never want to risk a wallet or keys falling into the lake)
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DISCLAIMER:
50+ Active & Awesome, SOA, and International Travel and Adventures Meetups are not professional guide services. Event leaders function as facilitators only to enhance your outdoor experience. You join this active event at your own risk and hold harmless Meetup leaders in the event of injury or loss.

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DREAMING of TRAVEL?

Organizer, Joe Staiano, is also a travel and tour professional with 28 years experience.. and for last 6 years has taken Seattle Meetup members on awesome tours to Baja, Costa Rica, Portugal, Iceland, Italy.
**JOIN US! Email organizer to get your name on the Adventure Tour email list. joe@meaningfultrip.com**
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(Currently full. Add name to Waitlist)
Classic hiking tour in the Dolomite mountains near the Italy / Austria border. Start and end in Venice, and enjoy multiple 3-night stays in quaint mountain towns. enjoy great hikes of 6 - 8 miles daily.
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BAJA ADVENTURE WEEK
7 days, late February 2026.
Our 6th year running this popular tour.. kayaking, SUP, snorkeling w sea lions, swimming w whale sharks, and getting up close to momma and baby gray whales. 2 nights camping, 4 nights comfy hotel.
https://meaningfultrip.com/trips/north-america/mexico-baja/
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ICELAND NORTHERN LIGHTS QUEST
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Our 3rd year running this tour. Last year's group had an absolute blast! Soaking in hot nature baths, hiking volcanic cones, exploring lava tunnels, glacier trekking.. and yes.. Northern Lights.
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New! PORTUGAL's CAMINO De SANTIAGO HIKING
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We love Portugal and strong hikers will love this too! Enjoy Porto, then hike 12 - 14 miles per day following the famed 'Camino de Santiago' through a mix of urban and natural landscapes.
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New! NORWAY ULTIMATE ADVENTURE
14 Days, 3rd week of July, 2026
This is THE one you have all been asking for... NORWAY! Join this perfect 2 week blend of nature, culture, activities such as hiking, kayaking, and glacier trekking as we wind our way through art-filled cities, dramatic fjords
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**For detailed info, inquire at: joe@meaningfultrip.com**
And please visit https://www.meaningfultrip.com