The folks at Ballard Kayak are excited to report that they have launched their business for the summer season.
The local business was started by Ballard couple Becca and John Guillote, with a little help from their dog Chaco.
The Guillotes have been Ballardites for 8 years and together have more than a decade of outdoor experience including teaching rock climbing, leading cross-country youth expedition trips, and teaching a university class on kayaking and orienteering.
They originally started Ballard Kayak “to educate customers on the history and ecology of their surroundings, provide exciting and unique water-based experiences for every skill level, and provide an avenue to new perspective,” says Becca.
This year kayak and paddle board rentals will be open at Golden Gardens from Thursday through Sunday from noon – dusk. Rentals are available on a walk up basis from the beach at Golden Gardens.
Ballard Kayak will also be running their popular tours that depart from I Dock at Shilshole Bay Marina. There are a variety of tour options available including the Ballard Locks Tour, Discovery Point Tour and Sunset on the Sound. Click here to check out the tour calendar.
Photo courtesy of Ballard Kayak.
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