Membership
Club Benefits
The Seattle Canoe and Kayak Club offers both competitive and recreational activites for flatwater canoeists and kayakers. Membership gives paddlers access to club equipment for use on Green Lake, and through a check-out process, for use on local lakes and rivers. The club has over 80 boats, including sea kayaks, Olympic style racing canoes and kayaks, recreational canoes, and marathon canoes.
In addition, club members are permitted to enroll in paddling classes free of charge as space permits.
How to Join or Renew
In order to become a member of the Seattle Canoe and Kayak Club the following actions must be completed. Once ALL these materials are received and on file, an orientation session will be set up for you. Membership is annual and expire December 31 of the year. You must complete the forms, submit payment, and attend an orientation each year.
- Register online or download and print the current brochure.
- Complete your Float Test. Your float test is good for three years.
Note: you must have a copy of Adobe Reader (free) to download these forms.
Mail or drop off all forms and payments in ONE envelope directly to the following address:
Seattle Canoe and Kayak Club
Green Lake Small Craft Center
Attn: Membership
5900 West Green Lake Way North
Seattle, WA 98103
Types of Memberships
- Individual Governing Membership: For all persons 18 years of age and older. It entitles the individual all privileges of membership including the right of vote, hold office and possess a key to the boat house.
- Family Membership: For persons living in the same household as a family unit. Individuals 18 years of age and older have all the rights of the Individual governing membership. Family members under the age of 18 years of age do not have the right to vote, hold office or possess a key to the boathouse.
- Associate Membership: For persons who support the mission of the Seattle Canoe and Kayak Club, but don't actually plan on paddling. It entitles the member to one vote at club meetings and hold office.
Membership are annual and expire December 31 of the year.
Fee Structure
- Governing: $210 per year (includes key)
- Family: $210 per year (includes key), plus $65 for each additional adult, $35 for each child
- Associate: $15 per year
For additional information contact Jim Erickson, 2008 Membership Chairperson.
Orientation Materials
The following forms are presented at your orientation. In case you have any questions or wish to refer to them, we have provided them for you here online.
Board Meetings
We urge you to become involved! Come to our monthly board meetings and voice your interest. Meet the President, members of the board, and other paddlers. We are working to create a network that supports the paddle sport activities of the club. Board meetings are held the first Tuesday of every month, 7:00pm, at the Green Lake Small Craft Center.
5900 W Green Lake Way N, Seattle WA 98103 | 206.684.4074 | sckc@scn.org