Surf Ski Classes
FYI: SALMON BAY PADDLE IS CLOSED FOR BUSINESS!!
Watch for a Gear Sale late Summer or early Fall – Ok to contact me for gear inquiries prior. I’m open to Business Sale inquiries too.
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I offer personalized 1-on-1 and 2-person surf ski training for all levels—from total beginners to advanced paddlers looking to develop skills for downwinding, racing, coastal surfing, touring, or tackling the rapids of Deception Pass.
Surf skis are the fastest human powered watercraft. They are lightweight sit-on-top kayaks that combine the speed of a racing boat with the versatility of a sea kayak.
While they may look narrow, the models I provide are incredibly stable and designed for touring, making them ideal for both calm and rough water conditions. You’re welcome to bring your own.
As former sea kayakers, my partner and I switched to these stable 25–35 lb surf skis for their portability, ease of car-topping, and the added safety and comfort of an open cockpit.
All gear is included. Contact me to chat.
Private and Group Lesson Options:
Beginning thru Intermediate Surf Ski Training with Rob Casey
90 min / 2.5 Hours / OR Three 2.5 Hour Sessions
Includes gear rental. Improve control, stability, stroke technique, remounting, and more.
Design Your Own Training
Can’t find the training you’re looking for? We can discuss you goals and design a training session or program to fit your interests, budget and schedule. Great for Seventy48 training.
Tides, Currents and Wind OR Surf Forecasting Training
One 90 Minute or 2.5 Hour Session – Land based Small Group or Private lesson
Learn the basics of Tides, Current and Wind OR Surf Forecasting and how to apply your knowledge to trip planning. Great for the Seventy48.
Long Distance Races like the Seventy48 and Paddling Trip Training
Get in touch to chat our options on land or water sessions:
Options: Seventy48 Training, Tides and Currents (land); Outfitting, food/nutrition. And/or on-water training doing sections of the course, skills improvements, rough water training etc.
Freighter Wave, Tug and Small Boat Surf Training in Seattle
2.5 Hours – Intermediate and Advanced
Surf Tug, Small Boat and Ship Waves on Puget Sound
Learn to ride fun boat waves on your surf ski. Great cross-training for ocean surfing and downwinding.
Downwinding Surf Ski Training in Seattle
2.5 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.
Deception Pass Tidal Rapids Training
3-4 Hours – Intermediate and Advanced
Learn how to safely paddle in the tidal rapids of Deception Pass. Learn river skills plus where to find standing waves to surf. All year.
Surf Ski Kayak Tours of Seattle
90 min or 2.5 hours – All Levels
Explore Seattle’s beautiful waterways on a stable sit-on-top surf ski. Perfect for all skill levels, with equipment provided at no extra cost.
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!
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.