SUP Basics 2
SUP Basics 2 will prepare you to go faster, be more stable and achieve your goals easier learning to paddle with finesse while staying injury free. This lesson doesn’t follow an exact curriculum and is designed to be customized to your interests and skill level. It will also prepare you for your next level whether casual paddling, touring, racing or surfing.
This is a semi-private lesson with 2-3 people or a 1-1. Gear provided at no cost.
Who Should Take this Lesson:
You should be able to stand up on a board and paddle, have basic directional control and can remount.
Location:
Ballard Elks Lodge beach in Seattle. Alternative locations ok for 2.5 hour option only. Add travel fees for outside Seattle.
Training Options & Rates
90-Minute Intro Session – Ballard Only
A great way to get started and experience personalized coaching before committing to more training. Ideal for new paddlers or those brushing up on fundamentals.
Rates: $167 per person (up to 3 people) or $297 for a private 1-on-1 session.
2.5-Hour Lesson
Get more in-depth coaching and on-water practice to refine your technique, build confidence, and learn efficient paddling skills. Includes a post-session review and follow-up on where to go next.
Rates: $297 per person (up to 3 people) or $390 for a private 1-on-1 session.
Multi-Session Skills Progression Package (3 Lessons)
My most comprehensive training package designed to help you master key paddling skills and gain confidence in various conditions with three 90min or 2.5 hour sessions. The final session may take place in more advanced conditions.
Rates for 2.5 hr lessons: $891 per person (up to 3 people) or $1,170 for a private 1-on-1 series.
Rates for 90 min lessons: $501 per person (Goup class up to 3 paddlers) / $891 private 1-on-1 package
“I took the SUP Basics 102 Course after corresponding with Rob Casey about my goals and experience with SUP. Having all of this amazing water to explore in my back yard, it is important to me that I do it safely. I rode home after the session – even more excited bout this sport than before. I was amazed how much we covered in our first session and I can’t wait to continue to take more lessons and classes from Salmon Bay Paddle. I drove home with a deep appreciation of the work that I need to l operate safely out on the water and a clear picture of what I need to do to get to my goals thanks to the recourses, experience gained in the Basics 102 session and his patient instruction. The class not only was informative but challenge me as well.”
“I had a bit of time in Seattle and signed up for this class having never done a class before. I was able to set my own time with Rob, the owner. In short, Rob is an excellent teacher. He was extraordinarily thorough and responsible about going over all the basics about skills and safety before we ever got out on the water.”
I conquered several fears paddling in currents and surfing waves and owe it to Rob, where safety and professional instructions are Salmon Bay Paddle’s top priorities!
I’ve been paddling on flat water for about a year and thought I was pretty good. Then Rob patiently explained how to make my paddling more efficient, how to deal with swells and choppy water and how to be more comfortable and safe on the board. In one hour, I became a much better paddler. If SUP is new to you or if you’ve been at it for a while, Rob will help you have more fun on a paddle board.
“I wanted to pull two visiting teenage girls out of their comfort zone of shopping, make-up and Netflix. Having personally taken lessons with Rob a couple years ago, I contacted him to see if we could arrange something. Instructor Joe McColskey, a former high school teacher and personal trainer was up to the challenge. The girls really enjoyed their SUP Basics session.”
“Rob is a fantastic stand up paddle board instructor. His knowledge of the sport and the local waters is remarkable. I’ve been out for a couple of lessons with him now and I’ve learned a lot and become a better paddler each time. I especially appreciate his commitment to safety and doing things the right way. He’s also just a good dude and I highly recommend him to anyone interested in SUP.”