Surf Ski Classes
I offer year round private beginning, intermediate and advanced surf ski lessons from our expert coaches Van Douglas in Hood River and Jonas Ecker and Rob Casey in Seattle.
Our Classes
Surf Ski Class Beginning to Advanced Lesson with Van Douglas in Hood River
3 Hours – Beginner to Advanced (in Hood River, Oregon)
Personalized private lesson for surf ski basics thru advanced skills with our expert coach Van Douglas in Hood River. Summer only
Surf Ski Class Downwind Lesson with Van Douglas in Hood River
3 Hours – Intermediate to Advanced (in Hood River, Oregon)
Personalized private downwinding lesson in the Gorge with our expert coach Van Douglas in Hood River. Prepare for the Gorge Champs! Summer only
Surf Ski ReMounting Practice Session
3 Hours – All Levels
Learn how to safely remount your surf ski in Seattle or Port Angeles. Spring-Fall. Private Lesson
Beginning to Intermediate Surf Ski Training with Rob Casey
3 Hours – Beginner or Intermediate – Private Class
Beginner thru Intermediate paddlers looking to learn the basics or get to the next level with Rob Casey. Get directional control, stability, turns, forward stroke, remounting and boat surfing tips! Private Lesson.
Surf Ski Freighter Waves Lesson in Seattle
3 Hours – Intermediate and Advanced – Private Class
Learn how to surf fun waves from large ships on Puget Sound on your surf ski. Great cross training for coastal surfing and downwinding. Available: Spring-Late Summer for tides. Private Lesson.
Downwinding for Surf Skis in Seattle
3 Hours – Intermediate and Advanced – Private Session
Learn how to safely downwind your surf ski with wind swell on Puget Sound with Rob Casey. Great training for Hood River. Private Lesson: Available Spring-Fall.
Surf Ski Clinic with Jonas Ecker
3 Hours – Advanced Beginner and above.
Improve your skills with Team USA sprint racer Jonas Ecker. Learn from one of the fastest paddlers in the country yet a super humble guy! Basics to advanced skills. In Seattle – Summer Schedule: TBA in Seattle.
HOW TO SIGN UP
- Contact me first about the class you’re interested in.
SKILL LEVELS
Beginning – You’re new to paddling and/or have limited experience and/or have difficulty with balance on your ski, self-rescue, etc.
Intermediate – You have at least a year of regular paddling in a variety of conditions, can paddle over small waves, in wind and on boat wakes, can capsize, wet-exit and get back on easily.
Advanced – You can comfortably paddle in large surf, downwind in high winds, paddle rivers and/or open water or swift current in most big conditions.
Check out my Paddling Book – Kayaking Puget Sound and the San Juans, 60 Trips from Mountaineers Books.