BIZNOTE: With warm weather on the horizon, Alki Kayak Tours opens for the season

(Photo courtesy Alki Kayak Tours)

Warm weather is in view and it’s time to get out on the water, so Alki Kayak Tours (1660 Harbor SW; WSB sponsor) is open for the season! Here’s the announcement from Gill at AKT:

We’re excited to share that Alki Kayak Tours (AKT) is officially open for the 2025 season! With the first 70° day of the year upon us this weekend, we’re ready to help the West Seattle Community make a splash and enjoy the beautiful weather.

Here’s what folks can look forward to at AKT:

•Lessons and instruction available 7 days a week, by appointment

•Hourly rental walk-ups this Saturday and Sunday from Noon to 6:00 PM (rentals appts available on website)

Come join us at Alki Kayak Tours to soak up the sun and make unforgettable memories on the water!

AKT is based at Seacrest Pier, along with Marination ma kai and the West Seattle Water Taxi dock.

B W March 31, 2025 (7:05 pm)

Love using their rentals now and then for a refreshing hour or two on the water, often see seals up close and especially a lot of jellies. Hoping to see Orcas some day!

anonyme April 1, 2025 (6:47 am)

This entire area is built on a wetland. I’ve spoken to people who used to ice skate where Westwood Village now stands. When this hub was established 10 or so years ago, it caused significant disruptions in water flow in the area – including the disappearance of the Roxhill Bog. Before then, there were seasonal fluctuations in water level, but now it’s just gone. Water began backing up into neighboring properties due to drains being paved over. I don’t know what the fix is, but in an ideal world, the wetland would be restored – not buried under concrete.