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Rob Casey - Salmon Bay Paddle
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Surf ski and stand up paddling coach / owner at Salmon Bay Paddle in Seattle.

Author of 'Paddling the Salish Sea 80 Trips' for Mountaineers Books.

Visit my SubStack: Paddling the Salish Sea for weekly posts on my book trips, new trips and more.
Check out my new Substack post on paddling Port Townsend's waterfont where there's beach landings to enjoy beer, pizza and other tasty options. #travel #outdoors #PNW
Port Townsend by Paddle: Eat, Drink, and Explore the Waterfront
A Paddler’s Guide to Good Eats and Sips Along the Shoreline
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August 20, 2025 at 10:32 PM
Check out my new Substack Page - "West Coast Wanderings"

My first post covers the small town arts hub if Tieton in eastern Washington by Yakima. Learn about it's arts scene and nearby Cowiche Creek Brewery. #travel #PNW #art #beer
Visiting Tieton, An Artists Hub in Orchard Country
A vibrant rural haven near Yakima where creativity thrives in the heart of orchard country
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July 21, 2025 at 12:34 AM
I offer one week and longer personal training for paddle board and surf ski.

Receive in-depth personalized training so you can paddle the Salish Sea safely on your own.

#kayaking #surfski #Seattle #PugetSound #fun
Weekly and Monthly Training for Paddle Board & Surf Ski
Customized Weekly and Monthly Training for Paddle Board & Surf Ski. From total beginners to advanced paddlers with Rob Casey and his coaches.
www.salmonbaypaddle.com
July 1, 2025 at 4:06 PM
Learn about the ancient Clam Gardens of British Columbia's inner coast in my new SubStack post.. #history #Canada
Clam Gardens of Quadra Island
Ancient Aquaculture on BC’s Shores
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June 30, 2025 at 5:24 PM
Shipwreck Point - Mukilteo. My latest SubStack post..
#history #PugetSound #ships
Shipwreck Point - Mukilteo
Puget Sound’s Sunken Secrets north of Seattle
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June 30, 2025 at 3:28 AM
Check out my new Salish Sea Now and Then SubStack post - “Looking Up Salmon Bay to the Train Bridge and Locks”

This view shot from Magnolia looks into the canal leading to Ballard, first from 1905 pre-Locks and later 2022. #history #Seattle #photography
Looking up Salmon Bay to the Train Bridge and Locks - Now and Then
More perspectives of lower Salmon Bay in Seattle 1903 - 2020
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June 22, 2025 at 9:55 PM
Learn to surf ski this with me this summer! Surf skis are lightweight fast sit on top kayaks which can go everywhere a sea kayak can go.

The sleek look of surf skis make them look unstable. I very stable touring and beginning skis. #kayaking #kayak

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Surf Ski Training in Seattle with Salmon Bay Paddle
Beginning through intermediate personalized Surf Ski Training with Rob Casey in Seattle. For 1 or 2 people, gear provided.
www.salmonbaypaddle.com
June 22, 2025 at 12:52 AM
Check out my new SubStack post:
Port Angeles Pioneers: Agate Beach Through Time
#history #WashingtonState #OlympicPeninsula
Port Angeles Pioneers: Agate Beach Through Time
Take a step into the late 1900's with these beach portraits west of Port Angeles, WA
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June 20, 2025 at 4:22 AM
My new page “Salish Sea Now and Then” is listed #23 in Rising SubStacks!

Check it out to see past and present images of the Salish Sea which extends from Puget Sound and the Strait of Juan de Fuca northwards into BC. #history #NorthAmerica #travel

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June 19, 2025 at 7:03 PM
And another SubStack post on Paddling the Salish Sea!

#PugetSound #outdoors #paddling
Portage - A Vashon Island Shortcut
Learn about this narrow strip of land connecting two waterways
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June 18, 2025 at 8:31 PM
I just added a new SubStack post titled 'Where Salmon Bay Meets Shilshole Bay, Pre-Locks to Present' which is a closer look at the waterway focusing on the entry into Shilshole Bay. #history #Seattle #PugetSound

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Where Salmon Bay Meets Shilshole Bay, Pre-Locks to Present
Explore how the entry into Seattle’s Salmon Bay has changed over time, with a side-by-side look at past and present.
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June 18, 2025 at 3:54 PM
I've started a new SubStack page 'Salish Sea Now and Then'

Check it out if interested in the history of the shorelines of Puget Sound, the Strait of Juan de Fuca and northwards into British Columbia.

Each post will show past and present images plus a description of each. #history #pnw
Seattle's Lower Salmon Bay Now and Then
Now and then views of lower Salmon Bay below the Locks
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June 17, 2025 at 6:12 PM
Another new post on SubStack - Citizen Scientist Opportunities on the Salish Sea!

Help clean beaches, take scientific surveys and spot wildlife through these epic programs.. #science #nature #conservation

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Citizen Science Opportunities this Summer on the Salish Sea
Help take care of our waters and beaches by joining these marine science opportunities in Washington State and British Columbia.
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June 13, 2025 at 8:23 PM
I offer custom 1-1 and 2 person paddle boarding and surf ski lessons in the Seattle area and beyond.

Custom means we discuss your goals and develop a training plan from one lesson up to a month of personalized coaching. All gear provided plus follow-up after each session.

Let's chat!
June 12, 2025 at 4:55 PM
Check out my new post on SubStack about 9 marine science and related history events and programs you and your kids can do this summer on the Salish Sea...
#science #nature #PugetSound #SalishSea
9 Upcoming Salish Sea History Summer Events and Tours
Learn more about the sea life, history and science of Salish Sea through these programs for kids and adults.
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June 12, 2025 at 1:29 AM
Check out my custom paddle board and surf ski training.

Available as a 1-1 or for two people, we'll discuss your goals and develop a plan to build your skills.

For all levels from total beginners to advanced paddlers.

www.salmonbaypaddle.com/personal-wee... #adventure #paddling #sup
Customized 1-1 or 2 Person Paddle Board & Surf Ski Lessons
Customized 1-1 or 2 Person Paddle Board & Surf Ski Lessons. with Rob Casey and his Expert Coaches. Learn the fundamentals or refine your skills. Personalized to your goals.
www.salmonbaypaddle.com
June 10, 2025 at 8:04 PM
Check out my new SubStack post about repeated island and place names on the Salish Sea!

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Geographic Name Overlaps in the Salish Sea
The Salish Sea has a few duplicate named places, here's a few..
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June 9, 2025 at 11:13 PM
I teach 1-1 and 2 person personalized lessons in the tidal rapids of Deception Pass.

You'll learn how to paddle and plan trips in this epic waterway while having a hoot!

Details..
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June 8, 2025 at 7:33 AM
Temps are warming up here in the Pacific Northwest this weekend. Here's a few tips to stay off the news:

Paddle Boarders:
- Wear a leash to not lose your board in wind after a fall.

- Wearing your life jacket will prevent cold shock and help you float if fatigued. Get a hi-vis color. #sup
June 6, 2025 at 10:34 PM
Paddle to the historic West Point Lighthouse in Seattle!

Visit my SubStack page 'Paddling the Salish Sea' to learn more about paddling there!

#lighthouses #Seattle #PugetSound #kayaking
Lighthouses you can Paddle To - West Point in Seattle
Easily accessible West Point Lighthouse in Seattle has spectacular views.
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June 5, 2025 at 8:09 PM
Exploring a sea cave in Deception Pass State Park with my students last year.

Deception Pass isn’t all about fast currents!

Join me on a personalized 1-1 or 2 person lesson learning how the Pass works. Or tour the incredible shorelines.

#sports #outdoors #WashingtonState #sup #kayaking
June 3, 2025 at 9:10 PM
A new rocket booster for my surf ski?

It's actually a part of a dock that floated into Freshwater Bay near Port Angeles, WA.

Every time I paddle, I collect beach trash and reuse or recycle items if I can. Another dock piece was picked up by a friend in the maritime industry for reuse. #kayaking
June 2, 2025 at 5:51 PM
You know there's good waves to surf in Seattle?

I've been surfing freighter waves for a few decades. Waves can get up to chest high with sessions lasting up to 45 minutes.

Get in touch if you're an experienced SUP or surf ski paddler seeking to surf in Seattle or want to learn surf basics. #sup
June 1, 2025 at 4:51 PM
Evening paddle along the cliff section west of Freshwater Bay near Port Angeles, WA.

Always epic views and dynamic water with 3' swell surging along the rugged shores.

In my award winning book Paddling the Salish Sea, it's Trip #46. I'm also available for guiding here as well. #kayaking
June 1, 2025 at 12:12 AM