Enjoy your summer, learn to sail at WWU's Lakewood Waterfront Facility

Enjoy your summer and visit WWU's Lakewood Waterfront Facility on Lake Whatcom! Lakewood Boathouse is open for the summer quarter on June 23. Hours are from 12:00pm to 7:30, seven days per week, Monday through Sunday.

Summer Sailing Basics Lessons for Students & Alumni and Staff/Faculty are taught by boathouse student staff. Sign up for this series of four lessons that will take you through the basics of sailing smallboats. Instruction will happen on shore and on the Lake aboard WWU's fleet of 14-foot trainer dinghies. After attending all four lessons, most students will have sufficient expertise to continue to sail at Lakewood and progress their skills independently or with family & friends. No prior sailing or water experience is required! For disability accommodations, fee waiver requests, or general questions, please contact [email protected].

Lessons occur at Western's Lakewood Waterfront Facility located @ 2410 Lake Whatcom Blvd.
Weekend Session 1 Sat/Sun: 11:30am-2:30pm | July 11, 12 & July 18, 19
Weekend Session 2 Sat/Sun: 11:30am-2:30pm | July 25, 26 & Aug 1, 2
Weekday Session Fridays: 4-7pm for 4-weeks | July 31, Aug 7, Aug 14, & Aug 21

Currently enrolled WWU students rent paddlecraft and small sailboats for FREE for up to two-hours each visit. Choose from paddleboards, kayaks, canoes, windsurfers, or small sailboats. 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.

For more information, check out Lakewood's online presence.
The boathouse will be closed on July 3 & 4.
Swim, sunbathe, play volleyball, bring snacks and be outside in nature. Lakewood has something for everyone!