Surf Ski Classes

Surf skiing is another version of kayaking. Surf skis are fast sit on tops which are lighter to carry taking you to all the same places as a sea kayak.

You can do everything on a surf ski that you do on a sea kayak.

Because they look slim people think they’re tippy. I provide super stable skis which are built for touring and can handle rough water well.

As ex sea kayakers, my partner and I now prefer our 25lb surf skis for carrying and car topping, plus having an open cockpit is safer and more fun.

I offer training for total beginners as well as freighter and coastal surfing, downwinding, touring and Deception Pass training.

I offer personalized private 1-1 and 2 person lessons for all levels. 

Stable surf skis and all rental gear including wetsuits are included with our lessons.

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Lessons:

Beginning Surf Ski Training with Rob Casey in Seattle

3 Hours  – 
Learn the basics of surf ski or get to the next level with Rob Casey. Rentals included. Get directional control, stability, forward stroke, remounting and boat surfing!

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Surf Ski Re-Mounts Session

90 minute to 3 Hours – All Levels
Learn how to safely remount your surf ski 

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Surf Ski Freighter Waves in Seattle

3 Hours – Intermediate and Advanced 
Learn how to surf fun waves from large ships and tugs on Puget Sound on your surf ski. Great cross training for coast surfing and downwinding.  Spring-Late Summer for tides.

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Downwinding Surf Skis in Seattle

3 Hours – Intermediate and Advanced 
Learn how to safely downwind your surf ski with wind swell on Puget Sound with Rob Casey. Great training for Hood River.  Available Spring-Fall.

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I took a 3 hour one-on-one novice surfski lesson with Rob and had a really great experience. Rob is hugely knowledgeable and also very patient with newcomers. I went in hoping to get the early tips that everyone wishes they had at the start of a new sport and Rob’s lesson was spot on – stability tips, paddling technique, boat handling, boating conventions and etiquette, safety and gear info etc. My basic paddling in chop was going well so Rob also helped me make a start on wake riding and the concepts for down-winding. Once I get some more experience I’ll be back for more. Thanks Rob!

M Liddell

Booked a day surf ski lesson with Salmon Bay Paddle. I had a fantastic time with Rob He provided detailed background on surf ski’s, helped me understand the options and considerations for buying and the differences between models, instructions and consistent coaching. If you’re new to paddling or paddling in the PNW, I would highly recommend taking a lesson and or doing a guided expedition with Salmon Bay Paddle. Top notch. I’ll be coming back.

J Fontenot