Surf Ski Downwinding Class
Learn how to do a downwinder on your surf ski on Puget Sound in Seattle. Find out how to catch bumps and get the most out of each ride. Also learn about wind forecasts, reading the water and staying off the news with essential safety skills including remounting in rough water.
Downwinding can be dangerous if you don’t have the right skills to make it to your destination or lack the physical shape required to paddle in up to gale force conditions. You’ll put yourself and others in jeopardy unless you’re ready for this experience. This class is a prerequisite for downwinding in world class locations like Maliko and Hood River.
My lessons are available as a 1-1 or for two people – More if you have your own gear.
Skill Requirements:
- Completion of my beginning surf ski class or similar.
- Intermediate or Advanced surf ski paddlers: comfortable wind and boat wakes, regular paddler, in good physical shape, able to paddle 3 miles non-stop.
- Must be able to remount on both sides
- Basic swim skills
Bring your own gear?
- Leash, paddle, vest PFD, booties, gloves, full 4/3mm or 5/4mm wetsuit or drysuit (free rentals with classes) OR our Free rentals of paddling clothing.
- Hi-visibility clothing
- Paddling helmet for advanced classes in big conditions (25 knots +)
Class Details:
- Location: Shilshole Bay, Seattle
- Duration: 2.5 hours
- Free gear rentals
- Class Size: 1 – 2 students
- Availability: Year Round
Rates:
2 Private Person Rate: 297 per person
Individual Rate (1-1): 390
+ RENTAL GEAR IS FREE
- We recommend wetsuits and booties even in Summer as the Sound doesn’t really warm up. Our suits are toasty warm, flexible and comfortable
- OK TO USE YOUR OWN GEAR. It’s best to learn on your own gear if you have it. But please don’t buy gear just for our class. Try our gear first!
- Rates are non-negotiable / Gratuities are always welcome.
