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  • We kayak and paddle board beautiful Lake Desire, located in the Fairwood area of Renton. We invite adults of any age who are interested in paddling for an hour at a moderate pace. We paddle year round, rain or shine. Feel free to email Dot ([email protected]) with questions.
  • We meet at the Lake Desire Boat Launch, shown on the map as a red dot at the intersection of W. Lake Desire Dr. and 174th Ave. SE. The boat launch parking lot requires a Discover Pass (it is Washington State land), BUT it is free to launch your kayak or paddle board at the boat launch. Also, there is free parking outside of the parking lot’s cyclone fence for about six vehicles. Per usual it is best to leave valuables at home and have nothing of value seen by someone looking in your vehicle’s windows.
  • DISCLAIMER: By signing up for these events on Meet Up you represent that you have read, understand, and agree to the terms of this disclaimer. You accept that kayaking and paddle boarding is a potentially dangerous activity that can result in injury or death and that weather and Lake Desire conditions can change. You agree to come prepared (a life vest is mandatory) and by this you acknowledge that you are joining the kayak and paddle board events at your own risk. You are responsible for your own safety and agree to hold harmless all organizers and leaders in the event of injury, loss, or death. There are risks and hazards associated with outdoor activities as well as transportation to and from the event. Note that I have no training, am not a professional guide, and do not have insurance.
  • BOATING SAFETY'S FOUR GOLDEN RULES
    1. Wear a life jacket.
      70% of all boating deaths are drownings, and over 80% of all drowning victims were not wearing a life jacket. Wearing your life jacket all the time you’re on the water is the most important thing you can do to ensure your safety.
    2. Know your limits.
      Accidents occur when we boat in conditions that exceed our skill level. With any type of boating, start slow. Get some training, go with experienced boaters, visit your local boating equipment dealer, ask questions, practice self rescue.
    3. Dress for a swim.
    4. Water conducts heat 25 times more efficiently than air. Wear apparel that will minimize heat loss if you go for an unplanned swim. The temperature doesn’t have to be freezing to be dangerous; spend very long unprotected in 60-degree water and you’ll be in trouble.
    5. Bring backup.
      If you’re boating where there’s cell service, bring your phone, waterproofed of course.
      Thank you to Jim Rankin of the Austin, Texas kayak meetup group for the above info.