Welcome to WAKE (Whatcom Association of Kayak Enthusiasts). We're a non-profit social kayaking organization based in Bellingham, WA, open to any adult who wants to paddle in the Pacific Northwest. Our focus is sea kayaking, however, we do have many whitewater kayakers as members. Because paddling conditions in the Pacific Northwest are typically cold and fickle, WAKE emphasizes safety in all sponsored events: trainings, occasional day paddles and trips, and monthly meetings with speakers addressing all aspects of paddling.

• Meetings: We meet every third Tuesday of the month, September through June. Social time with beverages and snacks 7:00 PM, meeting begins at 7:30 PM, downstairs at the Bellingham Library in downtown Bellingham. The public is always welcome to attend.
• Membership: Membership is $25 per household. Fees help pay for WAKE trainings, events, and insurance. To find out more, visit our Membership page.  

Please feel free to attend our meetings and check out our schedule of events. Note: Participants in WAKE events must have signed a Release of Liability Waiver prior to participating. Some events (e.g. the Symposium) are open to WAKE members only.  The current form became available in April, 2010, and is available in the "Documents" section of this website.

WAKE members have signed the Release with their registration and do not have to sign again until they renew their membership.  Non-members must sign the Release prior to each event and provide the form to the event initiator/leader.