WWU Lakewood Boathouse

WWU Lakewood Boathouse WWU's lakefront facility, located on scenic Lake Whatcom

Summer isn’t over! Lakewood is open from noon to 7:30 every day until August 21st. Tap the linktree in our bio to cool o...
08/12/2026

Summer isn’t over! Lakewood is open from noon to 7:30 every day until August 21st. Tap the linktree in our bio to cool off and sign up for some fun on the water.

We hope to see you at the boathouse 🌊🌅☀️😁

07/18/2026

There are still spots open for summer sailing classes; sailing basics, intro to windsurfing or private lessons! Sign up with the link in bio!

Lakewood offers classes for students/ alumni or staff and faculty!!

Sign up for Sailing Basics at Lakewood! (Link in Bio) ⛵️ Summer Student Sailing Lessons cater to students from Bellingha...
07/06/2026

Sign up for Sailing Basics at Lakewood! (Link in Bio) ⛵️ Summer Student Sailing Lessons cater to students from Bellingham’s colleges and universities.
Schedule:
Wednesdays July 15 – Aug 5 (Lessons occur Wednesdays for 4 weeks. 4:00p-7:00p )
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Sat/Sun August 8-9 & 15-16 (Lessons occur every Sat/Sun for two weekends. 11:30a-2:30p.
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This series of four lessons will take you through the basics of sailing smallboats. Lessons are taught by student Boathouse Instructors and consist of a series of 4-6 lesson days at Lakewood. To request a fee waiver for your registration fee please reach out to us at [email protected].
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Transportation Info:
A free vanpool to/from campus is available (Wednesday sessions only). Students must opt into this at registration. Bike, bus, or drive to the weekend sessions. 512 leaves Bellingham station at 10:20a and arrives at Lakewood at 11:05a.
Participants must be an active student @ WWU, WCC, NWIC, BTC. For disability accommodations, fee waiver requests, or general questions, please contact [email protected]
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Not a Student? Sailing Basics lessons for Staff / Faculty are LIVE. Friends of Lakewood & Alumni can sign up for Summer Sailing Basics & Intro to Keelboats Lessons, please check our website. Questions? Please reach out to us.

06/26/2026

Summer lessons are live now!!!

Learning to sail at Lakewood opens a world of possibilities. We are offering classes for all skill levels through the summer for just $60! Sign up and learn a lifelong sport this summer!

To sign up or for more details visit the link in our bio🥰🥳

We’re excited to announce that Lakewood reopens for Summer Quarter today! Summer hours are 12:00pm -7:30pm, every day of...
06/23/2026

We’re excited to announce that Lakewood reopens for Summer Quarter today!
Summer hours are 12:00pm -7:30pm, every day of the week through August 21st. We will be closed on July 3rd and 4th.
We hope to see you down at the lake!

Lakewood reopens for Summer Quarter today! Summer hours are 12:00pm -7:30pm, every day of the week through August 21st. ...
06/23/2026

Lakewood reopens for Summer Quarter today!
Summer hours are 12:00pm -7:30pm, every day of the week through August 21st. We will be closed on July 3rd and 4th.
We hope to see you down at the lake!

06/01/2026

Currently enrolled WWU students rent paddlecraft and small sailboats for FREE for up to two-hours each visit. 😎 Rental fees for NWIC, BTC, WCC students are low-cost. Staff/Faculty and Alumni (with required Friends of Lakewood membership) can pay per boat use every visit or purchase an unlimited pass for the whole boating season.
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The Boathouse has over 70 rentable watercraft including:
Single and Double Kayaks (sit inside and sit on-top) | Stand-up Paddleboards (SUPs) | Canoes | Pedalboats | Windsurfers | Laser and RS Quest sailing dinghies | Catamarans | 22’ Keelboats

05/08/2026

Students rent small sailboats and paddlecraft for up to 2 hours each visit for FREE! Lakewood has been having a blast teaching sailing lessons this quarter. Check the link in our bio to see if there are any spots available for upcoming lessons. If they’re full- don’t fret, we will be listing our summer quarter series soon ⛵️ This could be you all summer ⛵️ Link in bio.

04/15/2026

Can we take a sec to appreciate how beautiful Lakewood is 🙌❤️🥰
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Come down to Lake Whatcom and see for yourself! We’re open Monday, Wednesday, & Friday 2pm - 7:30pm, Saturday & Sunday 12pm - 7:30pm this quarter so take this chance to kick back, rent some paddlecraft (students get 2 hours free!) and have some fun in the sun!

Know someone who hasn’t been to Lakewood? Get them clued in to the Lakewood Paddle & … series! 3:15p to ~6:15p on Saturd...
04/07/2026

Know someone who hasn’t been to Lakewood? Get them clued in to the Lakewood Paddle & … series! 3:15p to ~6:15p on Saturdays. Free shuttle from the Viking Union. Western students can RSVP via WIN. Link in bio.
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The is intended for students visiting Lakewood for the first time. No prior paddling experience necessary. Sign up with a friend or come make new ones!
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Program Description:
Enjoy a multifaceted afternoon hanging out at Lakewood! The experience starts with a 20 min vanpool ride from campus with the instructor. You and up to 8 other students will then arrive at Lakewood and enjoy a quick orientation to the space and boat rental program. Next the group will receive instruction on how to use our free to access (and user friendly) paddlecraft and go for an optional 30min guided on-the-water experience. Upon returning to shore students will be treated to a warm and cozy lounge with cracking fire and access to various crafting activities. Nature art can also be crafted using materials gathered around Lakewood.
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Registration: Limited availability - first nine (9) students to RSVP as ‘I will be attending’ via WIN. If you no longer can make it please change your RSVP status to open the spot for someone else!
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Transportation Info: Included! Van leaves from parking lot 6V at the lower entrance to the Viking Union by the Outdoor Center @3:15p. For disability accommodations, questions, or requests, please contact [email protected].
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See you at the Lake!

Address

2410 Lake Whatcom Boulevard
Bellingham, WA
98229

Telephone

+13606502900

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