For the first time in its history, the beach at Port of Seattle’s Jack Block Park will be officially open to the public on Friday, June 24th with an opening celebration from 5-7:30 with local dignitaries. While the evening’s ceremony is open to the public, you must make a reservation by email or call 206-787-3009. Read more details about the opening evening events in the West Seattle Blog. The celebration will continue throughout the weekend with the NW Paddling Festival on Saturday and Sunday, June 25-26. This will be a very lively weekend with kayak racing, kayak technique workshops, kayak and watersport related gear retailer booths.

Seal Sitters will have a table at the event in hopes to educate the public that for years seals of all ages have rested on these previously inaccessible beaches and the old dock. We will be stressing the need to observe from a respectable distance any and all marine mammals encountered at the Park. Please visit our booth and enjoy this high energy event. Click here to find out more about the festival promoted by Alki Kayak Tours and Sea Kayaker Magazine.