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Waterfront Activities
Center (WAC)

(206) 543-9433
h2ofront@u.washington.edu

Quick Links:

Canoe & rowboat rentalsOperation hours
Lounge/meeting room informationLocationPhone numbers & emails

The center for water sports is located directly behind Husky Stadium on Union Bay and the Montlake Cut. Activities include canoe and rowboat rentals. Boat storage is available for private non-motorized boats to students, faculty/staff, and alumni association members.

The Washington Yacht Club , Sailing Team, Kayak Club (flat and white water), and Union Bay Rowing Club organize their activities at the WAC. For more information on these clubs, call the Club Sports Office at the IMA, (206) 543-9499, or imaclubs@u.washington.edu.

For those university groups or departments interested in holding a meeting or workshop, the WAC rents their lounge/meeting room. More information is available at the quick links at the top of this page.

Parking is free after 12:00pm noon on Saturdays, Sundays, and Holidays.


Canoe & Rowboat Rentals

Boat rental times change throughout the year, depending on daylight.  Please call us at 543-9433 for today's time of when we stop renting; and when all boats are due back.

UW Students $4.00/hour
UW Faculty/Staff $5.50/hour
UW Alumni $7.00/hour
General Public $7.50/hour

Cash or check ONLY

Open to students, faculty/staff, alumni and the general public.
Must be 18 years of age and older with valid ID to rent a canoe or rowboat.
Boat restrictions: maximum 3 in a canoe and 4 in a rowboat.
Patrons must have current UW ID to receive established rates.

Payment by cash or check only.

Call 543-9433 for more information.

Operation Hours

October
Daily 10:00 am - 7:00 pm
November
Daily 10:00 am - 6:00 pm
December
Daily 11:00 am - 6:00 pm
Revised Hours:

(Husky Football Games)

Oct 18, 25

Nov 8, 15

 Closed

Nov 8-11 (Sat-Tue)

 Closed

Nov 27-30 (Thu-Sun)

 Closed

Dec 13-31 (Sat-Wed)

 Closed

*Note: Rental hours are roughly opening to sunset and are always subject to change. Boats are not rented during the months of November, December, and January.

Lounge/Meeting Room Information

Deckfire placeWAC lounge

Fees and facility description
Call 543-9433 or email h2ofront@u.washington.edu for availability and information.

Location

Waterfront Activities Center
3900 Montlake Blvd. NE
Seattle, WA 98195

Located in Husky Football stadium parking lot; SE side of stadium, right on the water. I-5 to 520 to Montlake Blvd. Campus Map

Important Phone Numbers & Emails

Waterfront Activities Center
(206) 543-9433, h2ofront@u.washington.edu

Manager, Jim Seagren
(206) 543-9433, seagren@u.washington.edu

Assistant Manager, Chris Delaune
(206) 543-9433, delaune@u.washington.edu

Last modified date: October 7, 2008
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Recreational Sports Programs is partially funded by the Student Services and Activities Fee.