SUP Surf Camp on the Washington Coast
SUP Surf Camp
Our 2-day SUP surf camp for one or two people is a private experience and is personalized to your skill level and goals.
We will provide you with essential skills for surfing in the Pacific Northwest and all gear.
This paddle board surf camp will give you as much on-water time as possible to learn new skills and become familiar with the surf zone.
The camp takes place at Hobuck Beach on the Makah Indian Reservation on the very northwest corner of Washington State or at Crescent Beach near Port Angeles.
Camp next to a beautiful wilderness beach or rent a waterfront cabin. Enjoy beach walks, bicycling and local hikes to Cape Flattery or Shi Shi Beach in nearby Olympic National Park.
Your Coaches:
Your coaches are Rob Casey and/or Sam George who will provide you with personalized coaching whether a beginner or intermediate in the surf. Video feedback will be used to help you progress.
What You’ll Learn:
- Wave selection, timing, cadence to save energy
- Catch waves with minimum strokes – less is more
- Footwork for better control on your board
- Paddle into incoming waves to get back out
- Turning for longer rides and less falling
- Falling safely and re-mounting
- Wave and weather forecasting so you can plan surf trips
- Surf etiquette to surf safely with othes
- Gear and clothing selection so you can choose your own
- Surf your downwind or race board
Prerequisites:
- Comfortable standing on small waves, experience paddling in wind, paddle straight, turn easily, and walk on your board, 100% reliable remount
- Moderate physical condition for sustained paddling and basic swim skills
- Take my SUP Basics 2 lesson to build your skills (highly recommended if you haven’t paddled with us)
INCLUDES Gear Rental:
- Stable paddle board, paddle, leash, PFD (life vest) optional, full 4/3mm or 5/4mm wetsuit, booties, hood, and gloves, optional helmet
- OK to bring your own gear. No inflatables.
FREE With Class Completion
- Summary of skills learned and NW surf forecasting resources, access to Alumni Facebook Community and our Salmon Bay Paddle decal
Class Details:
- This is a private experience for 1 or 2 people. Contact me for larger groups.
- Weekends or weekdays March – end of October
- Lesson Schedule: Sat & Sun surf 9a-5pm with breaks and lunch. Review Saturday’s session at evening.
- Location: Hobuck Beach at Makah Reservation or Crescent Beach in Port Angeles.
- Instructor to Student ratio: 1-1 / 1:2
- Meals and lodging not included
Rates:
$1799 for 1-1 // $1497 each for 2 people
Contact me to discuss your goals and schedule
“SBP’s surf camp provided a variety of truly awesome experiences including taking my surf skills to the next level and stunning coastal paddling adventures when the waves were too small. Rob will teach to your level while challenging you to the next. Safety and etiquette are also taught so students become good SUP stewards in the community.”
“If you’re an experienced paddler and want to bump up your skill base, or just starting out, I highly recommend taking a class/es from Salmon Bay. I’ve been paddling for over 2 years and decided it was time to try surfing–I’m so glad I did. I took a basics class from Rob last year which really improved my understanding of the sport, and then a few weeks ago I took the SUP Surfing class which not only got me surfing (which is the most fun ever!), but it gave me a new set of skills that keeps developing every time I get back in the water..”
