Help Us By Being Prepared

  Our Boathouse Operations will resume Friday, May 8th! We have received confirmation from the State of Washington that kayaking operations, such as ours, are cleared to provide the community with the necessary equipment to recreate safely! Thus, we are asking for your help in keeping Vashon safe. Before you even show up for your reservation you can help us get you on the water faster and help reduce contact. We ask that you adhere to these policies, as they will help keep you and your loved ones safe.

(E-Biking, Camping & Glamping will be coming soon)

Be Prepared

1. We will be reservation only! We will no longer be accepting walk in reservations. This reduces contact for everyone involved and promotes social distancing. In order to grab gear, you must make a reservation, which will be open for day of booking on the weekends (Friday-Sunday) and with 24 hour advance Monday, Tuesday & Thursday.

2. Sign your waivers ahead of time. This is crucial to minimizing person to person contact. Before you show up make sure to sign the waivers on your personal device. If you have signed an electronic waiver with us in the past two years, and you are signing up for the same activity, then you do not have to sign a second waiver. If you are not sure that you have, please sign again! You will not receive gear until we have a waiver on file. Paddle-Adult Waiver & Paddle-Minor Waiver for those under 18 years of age.

3. Look at our what to wear and what to bring list for Coronavirus so that you are prepared with all of the necessities for your reservation. In compliance with the state regulations we ask you bring and wear a mask when around people outside of your household. Furthermore, if you have personal hygiene items, like hand sanitizer, we ask that you bring that too. We will have extra disposable masks, gloves, hand sanitizer, and disinfectants on site.

4. Use the restroom before coming to our location. While there are restrooms on site, minimizing the use of those will help in containing the spread of the virus. 

5. Arrive on time and return on time. Help us to reduce person to person contact. We have changed our policies and procedures for late reservations. 

6. We recommend you bring your own water bottle. If you would like a water bottle, you can purchase one of our BPA free water bottles.

7. If you are not feeling well, or a member of your family is not feeling well, we please ask that you stay home. We are happy to discuss rescheduling as appropriate.

   Thank you for understanding the changes we are implementing and we hope that you can be respectful of these policies. It is the responsibility of every individual to adhere to all ordinances for the safety of themselves and others. We believe that these are the necessary changes needed to keep you and our employees safe during these times.  

West Seattle Bridge Closure

For our visitors coming from Seattle, and further, getting to Vashon just got a little harder. The West Seattle Bridge, the main connection between West Seattle and Seattle, will be closed down until at least 2021. This creates complications for travel to the West Seattle Ferry. If you still wish to drive to the island you can take any off the routes listed in the photo below. 

     However, there is one other option for arriving on the Island from Seattle. If you do not need to bring a car onto the island, we recommend you take the Water Taxi from Downtown Seattle. The Water Taxi goes directly from the downtown Seattle dock to Vashon. Though it only allows walk ons or bikers, this is a quick easy way to get to Vashon. Once you arrive, you can either use the public transportation that picks up from the ferry, or you can give us a call and we will happily pick you up or drop your electric bikes off for you! 

    No matter the mode of transportation you choose, we promise that the trip to the island is well worth it. So, get away from the city and join us on island time! 

Coronavirus Update

     As the summer approaches it is easy to become antsy for outdoor activities. With the sun staying out longer and the temperatures rising, it is a natural feeling. Usually this is a time for celebration, but this year is a little different. The Coronavirus pandemic is weighing on everybody. It has fundamentally changed the way that we live and interact with those around us. 

     Our hearts go out to the people and the families that have been directly affected by the virus. Furthermore, we cannot possibly put into words how grateful we are to our healthcare workers, grocers, restaurant owners, mail carriers, truck drivers, pharmacists, and all other essential workers who are putting their lives on the line right now for each and every one of us. In addition, we want to share our empathy to all other small business owners and employees who have been forced to shut down, or have lost work, during this time. We too have felt the strain on our business as we navigate this uncertain road. 

Our Duty:

     As the curve starts to flatten, and talks of reopening begin, we want to share how we will continue to create a safe environment for those looking to recreate. First off, we have, and will continue, to comply with all federal, state, and local mandates regarding the Coronavirus. We believe it is imperative to the safety of others that all people follow these orders. 

     Secondly, once we are able to reopen we will ensure that our staff are supplied with the proper PPE and are educated on all social distancing guidelines. As a small business we have an equally small staff. Thus, we will monitor and be certain that our staff are being as safe as possible for themselves and for you, our valued customers.

     Finally, as we get closer to reopening we will discuss and figure out solutions for your personal safety. This includes having gloves on hand for you to use on our bikes and kayaks, ensuring all equipment gets sprayed or wiped down between each use, managing the flow of people in and out of our shops, and managing tour sizes. We understand that this is a fluid situation and we will continue to make changes to our policies as we find out new information. 

Bookings & Reservations: 

     As of now, we are taking bookings and reservations for campsites, glampsites, kayak reservations, and electric bike reservations starting after May 4th (we are aware that this date may change in the coming weeks and we will update as we know more information). For those who have already booked, your reservations stand as long as they are after this May 4th date. If this date changes, any reservation that falls under the new guidelines will be rebooked or fully refunded at no cost to you. 

     We encourage those who are wanting to make a reservation with us to do so. We believe that getting outside and exercising are two of the best things for your physical and mental health, right now especially. We have updated our policy on refunds for cancelled reservations to be sensitive to the current situation. We understand that booking anything right now can be very scary, but we want to put your mind at ease. For reservations made in advance, if you must cancel for any reason, we will refund you in full so long as you make that cancellation 24 hours prior to your reservation time. 

     If locking in a date for your reservation is still too uncertain, we also have gift cards for sale which you can find at the link below. These gift cards can be redeemed at any time, for any kayak or electric bike tour or reservation. As a small business, we are struggling at this time and your help in keeping us running is appreciated even more than usual. 

     We want to make sure that, once this is behind us, time spent outside continues to be a safe haven for those who rely on it for their health and wellness. We are wistful for the days when we could safely spend time in nature and we are sure that those days will soon come again. This will only happen if we all band together and work as a community to keep each other safe and healthy. Thank you again Vashon for being a community of people who care and help out those in need. 

Stay safe, stay healthy, and stay adventurous

Your Vashon Adventures Team