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Tuesdays at 5:30 PM
We’re bringing back Tuesday Night SUPper Club. Paddleboard or kayak, totally your call, no judgment here. Join us after work for a laid-back paddle and stick around after to hang on the beach and share some food.
Pricing
$30 if you need a kayak or SUP rental
$15 for Paddle Club members
FREE if you bring your own gear
*Registration is free! If you require a rental we will charge on-site before the paddleWhat to expect
~1 group paddle followed by beach hang time
All experience levels welcome
What to bring
Something to share (we’re doing this potluck style!)
Towel
Dry change of clothes in case you take an unexpected swim
Questions? Email alkikayak@gmail.com
Hey locals! We’re stoked to launch the Thursday Morning Kayak Club and build a fun, welcoming paddling community out on the water.
Join us for relaxed morning paddles, fresh air, and good company. Whether you’re brand new or have years of experience, everyone is welcome.
Pricing
$30 if you need a kayak rental
$15 for Paddle Club members
FREE if you bring your own gear
*Registration is free! If you require a rental we will charge on-site before the paddleWhat to expect
~1–2 hour guided paddle
Back by 11:30 AM
Beginners will use sit-on-top kayaks
Sit-in kayaks available for paddlers who have completed the intro sea kayaking session
Double kayaks available for buddies at no extra cost
Tuesdays at 5:30 PM
We’re bringing back Tuesday Night SUPper Club. Paddleboard or kayak, totally your call, no judgment here. Join us after work for a laid-back paddle and stick around after to hang on the beach and share some food.
Pricing
$30 if you need a kayak or SUP rental
$15 for Paddle Club members
FREE if you bring your own gear
*Registration is free! If you require a rental we will charge on-site before the paddleWhat to expect
~1 group paddle followed by beach hang time
All experience levels welcome
What to bring
Something to share (we’re doing this potluck style!)
Towel
Dry change of clothes in case you take an unexpected swim
Questions? Email alkikayak@gmail.com
Hey locals! We’re stoked to launch the Thursday Morning Kayak Club and build a fun, welcoming paddling community out on the water.
Join us for relaxed morning paddles, fresh air, and good company. Whether you’re brand new or have years of experience, everyone is welcome.
Pricing
$30 if you need a kayak rental
$15 for Paddle Club members
FREE if you bring your own gear
*Registration is free! If you require a rental we will charge on-site before the paddleWhat to expect
~1–2 hour guided paddle
Back by 11:30 AM
Beginners will use sit-on-top kayaks
Sit-in kayaks available for paddlers who have completed the intro sea kayaking session
Double kayaks available for buddies at no extra cost
Tuesdays at 5:30 PM
We’re bringing back Tuesday Night SUPper Club. Paddleboard or kayak, totally your call, no judgment here. Join us after work for a laid-back paddle and stick around after to hang on the beach and share some food.
Pricing
$30 if you need a kayak or SUP rental
$15 for Paddle Club members
FREE if you bring your own gear
*Registration is free! If you require a rental we will charge on-site before the paddleWhat to expect
~1 group paddle followed by beach hang time
All experience levels welcome
What to bring
Something to share (we’re doing this potluck style!)
Towel
Dry change of clothes in case you take an unexpected swim
Questions? Email alkikayak@gmail.com
Hey locals! We’re stoked to launch the Thursday Morning Kayak Club and build a fun, welcoming paddling community out on the water.
Join us for relaxed morning paddles, fresh air, and good company. Whether you’re brand new or have years of experience, everyone is welcome.
Pricing
$30 if you need a kayak rental
$15 for Paddle Club members
FREE if you bring your own gear
*Registration is free! If you require a rental we will charge on-site before the paddleWhat to expect
~1–2 hour guided paddle
Back by 11:30 AM
Beginners will use sit-on-top kayaks
Sit-in kayaks available for paddlers who have completed the intro sea kayaking session
Double kayaks available for buddies at no extra cost
On Saturday, August 29, 2025, the Seattle Outrigger Canoe Club will host our 26th annual Da Grind Paddle Races at Alki Beach in West Seattle — welcoming paddlers from across the Pacific Northwest and beyond.
Last year’s race was a huge success, drawing over 15 clubs and 250+ paddlers across outrigger canoes and other small craft — OC1, SUP, surfski, you name it. We’re expecting a similarly great turnout this year, and we’re especially hoping to grow our small craft fleet.
This year features three races:
The 4-mile race, held right in front of Alki, is built for small craft and OC6 crews.
Two 12-mile races — Open and Men’s — are epic pushes that launch from Alki, loop around Blake Island, and finish back at Alki.
It’s a great day, and we welcome everyone to join — whether you’re paddling or cheering from shore.
Spectators are part of what makes Da Grind special. Bring family, friends, camp chairs, and picnic blankets to cheer paddlers to the finish line and soak up the festival atmosphere. Expect a lively start line, great sightlines from the beach, and an encouraging community vibe all day long.
The short race starts at 9 am; the long races kick off at 10 am. Hope to see y’all there!
Visit seattleoutrigger.com (where you also can register until August 23)
Data from last year’s Da Grind
2025 Short course –
13 SUP
3 surfaski
3 OC1
48 OC6 paddlers (8 crews)
2025 Long Course W/Mixed
120 paddlers (20 crews)
2025 Long Course Men
78 paddlers (13 crews)
Tuesdays at 5:30 PM
We’re bringing back Tuesday Night SUPper Club. Paddleboard or kayak, totally your call, no judgment here. Join us after work for a laid-back paddle and stick around after to hang on the beach and share some food.
Pricing
$30 if you need a kayak or SUP rental
$15 for Paddle Club members
FREE if you bring your own gear
*Registration is free! If you require a rental we will charge on-site before the paddleWhat to expect
~1 group paddle followed by beach hang time
All experience levels welcome
What to bring
Something to share (we’re doing this potluck style!)
Towel
Dry change of clothes in case you take an unexpected swim
Questions? Email alkikayak@gmail.com
Hey locals! We’re stoked to launch the Thursday Morning Kayak Club and build a fun, welcoming paddling community out on the water.
Join us for relaxed morning paddles, fresh air, and good company. Whether you’re brand new or have years of experience, everyone is welcome.
Pricing
$30 if you need a kayak rental
$15 for Paddle Club members
FREE if you bring your own gear
*Registration is free! If you require a rental we will charge on-site before the paddleWhat to expect
~1–2 hour guided paddle
Back by 11:30 AM
Beginners will use sit-on-top kayaks
Sit-in kayaks available for paddlers who have completed the intro sea kayaking session
Double kayaks available for buddies at no extra cost
Tuesdays at 5:30 PM
We’re bringing back Tuesday Night SUPper Club. Paddleboard or kayak, totally your call, no judgment here. Join us after work for a laid-back paddle and stick around after to hang on the beach and share some food.
Pricing
$30 if you need a kayak or SUP rental
$15 for Paddle Club members
FREE if you bring your own gear
*Registration is free! If you require a rental we will charge on-site before the paddleWhat to expect
~1 group paddle followed by beach hang time
All experience levels welcome
What to bring
Something to share (we’re doing this potluck style!)
Towel
Dry change of clothes in case you take an unexpected swim
Questions? Email alkikayak@gmail.com
Hey locals! We’re stoked to launch the Thursday Morning Kayak Club and build a fun, welcoming paddling community out on the water.
Join us for relaxed morning paddles, fresh air, and good company. Whether you’re brand new or have years of experience, everyone is welcome.
Pricing
$30 if you need a kayak rental
$15 for Paddle Club members
FREE if you bring your own gear
*Registration is free! If you require a rental we will charge on-site before the paddleWhat to expect
~1–2 hour guided paddle
Back by 11:30 AM
Beginners will use sit-on-top kayaks
Sit-in kayaks available for paddlers who have completed the intro sea kayaking session
Double kayaks available for buddies at no extra cost
Tuesdays at 5:30 PM
We’re bringing back Tuesday Night SUPper Club. Paddleboard or kayak, totally your call, no judgment here. Join us after work for a laid-back paddle and stick around after to hang on the beach and share some food.
Pricing
$30 if you need a kayak or SUP rental
$15 for Paddle Club members
FREE if you bring your own gear
*Registration is free! If you require a rental we will charge on-site before the paddleWhat to expect
~1 group paddle followed by beach hang time
All experience levels welcome
What to bring
Something to share (we’re doing this potluck style!)
Towel
Dry change of clothes in case you take an unexpected swim
Questions? Email alkikayak@gmail.com
Hey locals! We’re stoked to launch the Thursday Morning Kayak Club and build a fun, welcoming paddling community out on the water.
Join us for relaxed morning paddles, fresh air, and good company. Whether you’re brand new or have years of experience, everyone is welcome.
Pricing
$30 if you need a kayak rental
$15 for Paddle Club members
FREE if you bring your own gear
*Registration is free! If you require a rental we will charge on-site before the paddleWhat to expect
~1–2 hour guided paddle
Back by 11:30 AM
Beginners will use sit-on-top kayaks
Sit-in kayaks available for paddlers who have completed the intro sea kayaking session
Double kayaks available for buddies at no extra cost
Tuesdays at 5:30 PM
We’re bringing back Tuesday Night SUPper Club. Paddleboard or kayak, totally your call, no judgment here. Join us after work for a laid-back paddle and stick around after to hang on the beach and share some food.
Pricing
$30 if you need a kayak or SUP rental
$15 for Paddle Club members
FREE if you bring your own gear
*Registration is free! If you require a rental we will charge on-site before the paddleWhat to expect
~1 group paddle followed by beach hang time
All experience levels welcome
What to bring
Something to share (we’re doing this potluck style!)
Towel
Dry change of clothes in case you take an unexpected swim
Questions? Email alkikayak@gmail.com
Hey locals! We’re stoked to launch the Thursday Morning Kayak Club and build a fun, welcoming paddling community out on the water.
Join us for relaxed morning paddles, fresh air, and good company. Whether you’re brand new or have years of experience, everyone is welcome.
Pricing
$30 if you need a kayak rental
$15 for Paddle Club members
FREE if you bring your own gear
*Registration is free! If you require a rental we will charge on-site before the paddleWhat to expect
~1–2 hour guided paddle
Back by 11:30 AM
Beginners will use sit-on-top kayaks
Sit-in kayaks available for paddlers who have completed the intro sea kayaking session
Double kayaks available for buddies at no extra cost
Tuesdays at 5:30 PM
We’re bringing back Tuesday Night SUPper Club. Paddleboard or kayak, totally your call, no judgment here. Join us after work for a laid-back paddle and stick around after to hang on the beach and share some food.
Pricing
$30 if you need a kayak or SUP rental
$15 for Paddle Club members
FREE if you bring your own gear
*Registration is free! If you require a rental we will charge on-site before the paddleWhat to expect
~1 group paddle followed by beach hang time
All experience levels welcome
What to bring
Something to share (we’re doing this potluck style!)
Towel
Dry change of clothes in case you take an unexpected swim
Questions? Email alkikayak@gmail.com
Hey locals! We’re stoked to launch the Thursday Morning Kayak Club and build a fun, welcoming paddling community out on the water.
Join us for relaxed morning paddles, fresh air, and good company. Whether you’re brand new or have years of experience, everyone is welcome.
Pricing
$30 if you need a kayak rental
$15 for Paddle Club members
FREE if you bring your own gear
*Registration is free! If you require a rental we will charge on-site before the paddleWhat to expect
~1–2 hour guided paddle
Back by 11:30 AM
Beginners will use sit-on-top kayaks
Sit-in kayaks available for paddlers who have completed the intro sea kayaking session
Double kayaks available for buddies at no extra cost
Tuesdays at 5:30 PM
We’re bringing back Tuesday Night SUPper Club. Paddleboard or kayak, totally your call, no judgment here. Join us after work for a laid-back paddle and stick around after to hang on the beach and share some food.
Pricing
$30 if you need a kayak or SUP rental
$15 for Paddle Club members
FREE if you bring your own gear
*Registration is free! If you require a rental we will charge on-site before the paddleWhat to expect
~1 group paddle followed by beach hang time
All experience levels welcome
What to bring
Something to share (we’re doing this potluck style!)
Towel
Dry change of clothes in case you take an unexpected swim
Questions? Email alkikayak@gmail.com