The Kayak Academy

01/03/2026

Tomorrow - Saturday is Dave Carlson's Memorial service. He contributed so much to the kayaking community, volunteering and teaching for WKC are the first things that come to mind.
Notably, he paddled from the US to Russia across the Bering Sea as well as many other cool trips!
Looking forward to sharing with everyone tomorrow.

https://www.flintofts.com/obituaries/David-Leslie-Carlson?obId=45522328&source=SmsSh&fbclid=IwRlRTSAPFZPJleHRuA2FlbQIxMQBzcnRjBmFwcF9pZAo2NjI4NTY4Mzc5AAEe9en7H2mmo8Xkoi_CkBQTRDElcY12ZJ8bLd_ThSN7q8pwz1bmfpmvBpvO2_8_aem_gbQIJ4XknoqRhNWjp_vDxw

View David Leslie Carlson's obituary, contribute to their memorial, see their funeral service details, and more.

03/25/2024

Bark Ranger bandanas! Tava is ready for summer and greeting all our KA and IPS customers

04/29/2023

Everett Mountaineers Open Water Course at Lake Sammamish. Cold water to cool off, wearing a drysuit

02/09/2023

AM exercise paddling is ongoing -that's right we paddle all year!
https://www.kayakacademy.com/pages/morning-fitness-kayaking-exercise-paddle-tuesday-and-thursday-am

02/06/2023

https://www.eventbrite.com/e/womens-whitewater-happy-hour-at-rough-and-tumble-tickets-525287668557

Come out and raise a glass to the amazing women in our paddling community at Rough and Tumble Pub, a woman-owned establishment in Seattle.

02/10/2021

As a COVID safety precaution, we have moved to online shopping. Kayak fittings are available by appointment. Read more here. Stay safe.

As a COVID safety precaution, for the foreseeable future K.A. will only be offering in-person shopping by appointment and only for kayak fitting, sales and demos. For all other sales, rentals, and service (including dry suit gasket replacement) please order on-line from our website. For local custom...