Such a fantastic boat rental spot with reasonable pricing!…read moreStaff walk you through full instructions before you head out, so no worries even if you're new to boating. The boat connects to Bluetooth speakers -- blast your favorite playlist while cruising. Nothing beats the cool lake breeze and gorgeous lake views. Super chill, relaxing outing. They only have 2 hours off from the parking

I had a great time out on the water thanks to Waterfront Adventures. The boat that they rented us…read morewas really nice and was super convenient with out the hassle. We didn't even have to dock our boat, just get close enough for one of the staff members to hop on. The staff was awesome at walking us through the safety information and made sure that we got the most for our rental time. They were super friendly and ensure that you are prepared for a fun day on the water. A few things to mention, they did not have rentals for tubes or wakeboards, so if you want to do those activities you'd have to buy your own before hand. The shop also advises you to be 30 mins early for your reservation, and I would recommend doing so, as the safety demo will ebb into your rental time.

Great rental experience today! Waivers were very quick to sign and they were able to get us in the…read morewater within 15-20 minutes of arrival. We went canoeing but tandem kayaks, single seater kayaks, and paddle boards are also available. Would come again for paddle boarding!

My hubby and have driven past this place many times since moving to the area in Dec '11. Finally…read morestopped by to inquire about kayak rentals, lessons, etc. Nobody in the store except us, the guy behind the counter & a friendly old golden lab. We mentioned we were new to the area and interested in taking up kayaking. The guy briefly looked up from his computer to hand us a rental price sheet. We asked a couple questions about the differences in the types of kayaks and without hardly looking up, he said we could look at them in the showroom. After spending 10 min strolling around, asking ourselves questions we couldn't answer, we went back to the counter to ask him the difference between a "touring" & "recreational" kayak he gave a quick answer and said there was one out front (double recreational). We went outside and got in the car. I'm not sure what was so engaging on that computer that he couldn't take a 10 min break to assist prospective customers, but it must have been very important. Not sure we will go back, even if this is the only game in Redmond.

I kayak a bit and live down the road from this place. I went in to see what they had to offer,…read morehoping better than online so I can buy local. After looking around I was sort of shocked at how over priced just about everything was, several hundred dollars over retail for almost everything in the store. When I asked the older guy behind the counter for assistance with some pricing (there weren't prices listed on all of the 12' SOT) he eventually got up and looked up some prices in the back. He seemed very interested in whatever he was doing on the computer and not so much the store. I left without purchasing anything. I wasn't really looking for conversation, but at least being engaged or for him to ask what I was looking for so we could work out a deal. Paying 500$ for a 275$ kayak is not really in my interest. Unfortunately, you may have to order online, go to REI or look on Craig's List for something you are not blatently being robbed on.

Amazing experience in downtown Kirkland. Very affordable and reasonable prices. Lots of community…read morefor transplants to the area. Love it here.

Basic course takes three days, then you have to take a test (you always have a retry, but I was…read moretold it is harder than the original one) to get your certificate. After you pay the for Basics course, the new sailing book will be mailed to you. Also, start taking online course, it will help you with basics. Day 1. You learn theory and terminology (about an hour) then you go directly into the water and practice, practice, practice. There were only two students on the boat, I got impression 3 are the max. From 10am till 12pm you learn basics on the water, have lunch, then go back to the water until ~5pm Day 2. Repeat basics, go to the water, learn new stuff, lunch, go back to the water repeat+ learn new movements Don't forget to go through the book before the test! Day 3. Repeat, ask instructor questions that you have, take the test, go to the water and get new tricks! Overall: 1) for non native speaker it might have some light difficulties with terminology, but overall it is not too hard to get it. For native speakers it is easier 2) Spend some time on learning basics online! It really helps. 3) it is fun! SO relaxing to sail. It is a new way to spend your weekend, just imagine having a picnic on the water. Perfect present for your significant other. 4) learning new thing is always encouraging The activity you want to try with no regrets. Julian, the owner and your instructor, knows a lot, treats you with the respect, very professional and knowledgeable. You can't find the instructor better than him. I will be back for more advanced classes for sure!

I gave my husband (and myself) an e-foil lesson for Father's Day. Brett was a FANTASTIC instructor!…read moreMy husband was able to get up and foil rather quickly. I was able to get up and hydroplane. I couldn't quite get to actually foil but I did way better than I expected and that was all due to Brett! He is very clear, patient and fun to work with. He was able to give us both great instructions even though we are different levels of ability. We got so much time in the water learning. It was soooo fun! I highly recommend him! Definitely worth the money!

I booked a session with Brett, and it was fantastic. I've been wanting to get into the sport for a…read moreyear now, but my wife convinced me to get a lesson before buying a board. Super glad I did. I was able to stand up after about an hour, and I was instantly hooked. Super fun, and totally worth the money. It felt a little expensive at first but the lessons saved me so much time and frustration. Also I now have a bit of a blueprint for how to teach my friends. I'd totally recommend these guys for anyone curious about the sport.

I left a poor previous review, but removed it after giving them a second chance. Staying locally,…read moreI gave Creekside a visit to pick up some streamers and any tips/advice for some upcoming trips to Idaho. Attentive service, personal experience recommendations on what might work well, and an insight on how to approach camping in the area were offered by the friendly staff on duty. Nice to see a local fly shop offering great service and products as an alternative to the big box stores.

This is our go to Fly Shop in town. Lived here for 3 years and the entire staff has been…read moreinformative, kind and always willing to help give you the tools to find the fish. Whether it's in person or a friendly phone call - they've proven time and time again their extensive knowledge and genuine support of the Communtiy. Thank you very much Creekside!

We rented two jetski for the day(4 hour rental) and a facilitator to help us(Osbourne, definitely…read morerecommend him). Because a few incident happened and he was super helpful on them. At first we got there a little late due to traffic, but Osbourne greeted us nicely and helped unload the jetski into the water and such. After we met up with our group at the beach, our first group got on and that's where the incident happened. They got too excited and turned the engine on where it was too shallow, and to no surprise it caught rocks into the propeller of the jetski, which caused that jetski to be unusable. Because of that, we could only use one jetski, but Osbourne was kind enough to contact his company to send out another jetski so our group don't have to be waiting on only one, also there was no extra charge at that point(tho I don't think that could always be the case depending on the damage on the jetski each have caused). But all in all, I'll definitely recommend paying the extra cost for a facilitator, also highly recommend Ohana Kai Watersport for rentals. Aside from the incident, we all had a good time and very much enjoyed the experience. Thank you Osbourne and Ohana Kai Watersports :)

The kid delivers the jet ski and gives a price for gas and inspects jet skies. i returned them and…read morewas released with no damages and apx price for gas. the next day, charges came thru with damages and more gas than was used. The owner and worker did not give me a bill and refused to correct the overcharges. BEWARE OF THIS CROOK. I talked to other renters and they said this business did the same UPCHARGES to them. HIS FIVE STAR REVIEWS ARE FROM HIS FRIENDS AND HE PAYS FOR GOOD REVIEWS. I DID NOT PAY THE BILL BUT IM THE SISTER OF YOUR RENTAL FROM LAST WEEKEND ON LAKE TAPPS. I LIVE ON THE ISLAND AND JOINED THE COUPLE ON MY BOAT FOR A TOUR AROUND THE LAKE. Be nice to hard working people. STOP THE FRAUD. Turning your ass over to the Attorney general of Washington State Consumer protection division.

I was preparing for a kayak trip and found that one of the lids on my boat needed to be replaced…read more I ordered a replacement and was concerned it would not arrive in time for my trip so I sent an email, asking if there was any way to expedite the shipping. I not only received a response in under 24 hours but an alternative shipping plan was offered (at no extra cost) and I have received my new lid with days to spare. GREAT customer service. I could not be happier and recommend the Kayak Academy without reservations. Thank you!

The best service ever! My drysuit had a few holes and they fixed it and returned to me by FedEx in…read moreless than 3 days from the time they received it. A great place to purchase a dry suit and a great place to purchase other kayak gear too. I'm totally satisfied with all my purchases.