Kayaking Lake Union w Joe. Beginners welcome. (80 degrees Friday!)

One of Meetup's most popular events - Kayaking on Lake Union with Joe! Great for BEGINNERS and experienced paddlers!
80 degrees on Friday... Join us.
After kayaking, perhaps a beer or Thai food.

You LIKE kayaking or want to try..
You DELIGHT in meeting new friends.
you LOVE gorgeous, sunny, 50 degrees!
Get out of work early.. it’s worth it!
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Cross-posted w other Meetups: 40 - 60 Active & Awesome, SOA, and PNW Hiking & Adventures.

KAYAKERS, Meet at NWOC, right at 5:30 pm.
(Free parking after 4 pm). (Or, Metro Bus #40 stops right in front)

BE ON TIME!

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ORGANIZER:
Joe Staiano, 206-305-2200. joe@MeaningfulTrip(dot)com
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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 $26 per person sharing double. $40 for single.
(pay when finished, NWOC takes cash or credit card).

PROVIDED: Kayak, paddle, lifejacket
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WHAT TO BRING:
long sleeve shirt
Water bottle
sun hat
sun glasses
Light gloves/cycle gloves
dry 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:
‘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?
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Organizer, Joe Staiano, is also a travel and tour professional with 29 years experience.. and for last 7 years has taken Seattle Meetup members on awesome, active, and spectacularly fun tours to Baja, Costa Rica, Portugal, Iceland, Italy and more. JOIN US!
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2027 ADVENTURE TOURS & VACATIONS
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BAJA ADVENTURE WEEK
7 days, Feb 21-27, 2027
OUR MOST POPULAR TRIP! Our 8th season bringing Meetup folks to magical Baja Mexico! Small group of only 10. This trip has it all! Warm winter weather, kayaking and SUP along sublime coastline, snorkeling with playful sea lions and massive Whale-Sharks, desert hiking, up-close encounters with gray whales, a mix of 4-nights in gorgeous, comfortable hotel and 2-nights deluxe camping, mouth-watering Mexican food and Mexican culture! Act fast. $500 deposit confirms your RSVP.
Email Organizer: Joe Staiano: [joe@meaningfultrip.com](mailto:joe@meaningfultrip.com)
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SPAIN PYRENEES ADVENTURE
10 days, late May 2027... more details to come

Calling lovers of adventure travel. This 10 day Spain adventure will include 2 nights Barcelona, 1 night Madrid and 6 nights spent in Spain's Aragon / Pyrenees regions...
hiking in absolutely stunning mountain scenery... a day of kayaking... a day of e-biking... a day of canyoning... a zip line... comfortable hotels... mouth-watering food... and beloved Spanish culture.
Send interest to: joe@meaningfultrip.com 206-305-2200.

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**For detailed info, inquire at: joe@meaningfultrip.com**

And please visit https://www.meaningfultrip.com