Rob Casey - Salmon Bay Paddle
@salmonbaypaddle.bsky.social
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.
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.
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
salishseathenandnow.substack.com
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
salishseathenandnow.substack.com
June 19, 2025 at 7:03 PM
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
salishseathenandnow.substack.com
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
salishseathenandnow.substack.com
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!
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
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!
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!
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..
www.salmonbaypaddle.com/deception-pa...
You'll learn how to paddle and plan trips in this epic waterway while having a hoot!
Details..
www.salmonbaypaddle.com/deception-pa...
June 8, 2025 at 7:33 AM
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..
www.salmonbaypaddle.com/deception-pa...
You'll learn how to paddle and plan trips in this epic waterway while having a hoot!
Details..
www.salmonbaypaddle.com/deception-pa...
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
I offer 1-1 and 2 person private SUP lessons in Deception Pass.
Learn how to safely paddle in the Pass using currents to your advantage boosting your overall skills.
The Pass will prepare you for the currents of the San Juans and rough water on the Sound. And it's a hoot!
#sup #DeceptionPass
Learn how to safely paddle in the Pass using currents to your advantage boosting your overall skills.
The Pass will prepare you for the currents of the San Juans and rough water on the Sound. And it's a hoot!
#sup #DeceptionPass
May 30, 2025 at 5:04 PM
I offer 1-1 and 2 person private SUP lessons in Deception Pass.
Learn how to safely paddle in the Pass using currents to your advantage boosting your overall skills.
The Pass will prepare you for the currents of the San Juans and rough water on the Sound. And it's a hoot!
#sup #DeceptionPass
Learn how to safely paddle in the Pass using currents to your advantage boosting your overall skills.
The Pass will prepare you for the currents of the San Juans and rough water on the Sound. And it's a hoot!
#sup #DeceptionPass
Driftwood shack view of the sea stack at Salt Creek Recreational Area on Washington's Olympic Peninsula.
Find out how to paddle here in my book Paddling the Salish Sea.
Or give me a holler for a private lesson to paddle or surf here. Contact info in bio. #sup #kayaking #outdoors
Find out how to paddle here in my book Paddling the Salish Sea.
Or give me a holler for a private lesson to paddle or surf here. Contact info in bio. #sup #kayaking #outdoors
May 29, 2025 at 6:53 PM
I'm stoked to find out my book 'Paddling the Salish Sea 80 Trips' from Mountaineers Books won an IPPY (Independent Publisher Book Award) as the Silver Medalist in the Guidebook Category! #paddling #adventure #outdoors
May 29, 2025 at 12:35 AM
I'm stoked to find out my book 'Paddling the Salish Sea 80 Trips' from Mountaineers Books won an IPPY (Independent Publisher Book Award) as the Silver Medalist in the Guidebook Category! #paddling #adventure #outdoors
With hot days ahead, take care of your paddling gear outside!
Hard (rigid) paddle board traction pads can bubble or separate from melting glue. Cover with a towel or put in a shaded or cooler location.
Inflatable boards, let out 10 psi or more so the board won't blow up (this happens) #sup
Hard (rigid) paddle board traction pads can bubble or separate from melting glue. Cover with a towel or put in a shaded or cooler location.
Inflatable boards, let out 10 psi or more so the board won't blow up (this happens) #sup
May 28, 2025 at 8:52 PM
With hot days ahead, take care of your paddling gear outside!
Hard (rigid) paddle board traction pads can bubble or separate from melting glue. Cover with a towel or put in a shaded or cooler location.
Inflatable boards, let out 10 psi or more so the board won't blow up (this happens) #sup
Hard (rigid) paddle board traction pads can bubble or separate from melting glue. Cover with a towel or put in a shaded or cooler location.
Inflatable boards, let out 10 psi or more so the board won't blow up (this happens) #sup
Low tide views today in Port Angles and in Ballard in Seattle (screenshot)
May 28, 2025 at 8:28 PM
Low tide views today in Port Angles and in Ballard in Seattle (screenshot)
Beach debris from west of Port Angeles over the weekend.
I pick up beach trash every time I walk or paddle by shorelines. With major beach clean up orgs losing funding recently, its our job to take up the slack.
#nature #outdoors #PugetSound
I pick up beach trash every time I walk or paddle by shorelines. With major beach clean up orgs losing funding recently, its our job to take up the slack.
#nature #outdoors #PugetSound
May 27, 2025 at 10:13 PM
Beach debris from west of Port Angeles over the weekend.
I pick up beach trash every time I walk or paddle by shorelines. With major beach clean up orgs losing funding recently, its our job to take up the slack.
#nature #outdoors #PugetSound
I pick up beach trash every time I walk or paddle by shorelines. With major beach clean up orgs losing funding recently, its our job to take up the slack.
#nature #outdoors #PugetSound
You can surf in Seattle! I've been surfing freighter waves in Seattle for over 20 years.
Take my Freighter Wave Surfing class for experienced kayakers, surf skiers and paddle boarders to find out where and when to find fun waves.
If new to surfing, I'll show you how. Visit my site for info.
Take my Freighter Wave Surfing class for experienced kayakers, surf skiers and paddle boarders to find out where and when to find fun waves.
If new to surfing, I'll show you how. Visit my site for info.
May 27, 2025 at 7:24 AM
You can surf in Seattle! I've been surfing freighter waves in Seattle for over 20 years.
Take my Freighter Wave Surfing class for experienced kayakers, surf skiers and paddle boarders to find out where and when to find fun waves.
If new to surfing, I'll show you how. Visit my site for info.
Take my Freighter Wave Surfing class for experienced kayakers, surf skiers and paddle boarders to find out where and when to find fun waves.
If new to surfing, I'll show you how. Visit my site for info.
If you're seeking personalized paddle board (sup) lessons this summer, I offer 1-1 and 2 person lesson in the Seattle area.
For total beginners to advanced paddlers. All gear provided with a focus on safety and fun.
www.salmonbaypaddle.com
For total beginners to advanced paddlers. All gear provided with a focus on safety and fun.
www.salmonbaypaddle.com
May 16, 2025 at 4:39 PM
If you're seeking personalized paddle board (sup) lessons this summer, I offer 1-1 and 2 person lesson in the Seattle area.
For total beginners to advanced paddlers. All gear provided with a focus on safety and fun.
www.salmonbaypaddle.com
For total beginners to advanced paddlers. All gear provided with a focus on safety and fun.
www.salmonbaypaddle.com
Learn to surf ski this summer with my 1-1 and 2 person personalized lessons.
Touring surf skis which I use are super stable lightweight sit on top kayaks with storage hatches which can do everything a sea kayak does but are much lighter and faster.
www.salmonbaypaddle.com/surf-ski-cla...
Touring surf skis which I use are super stable lightweight sit on top kayaks with storage hatches which can do everything a sea kayak does but are much lighter and faster.
www.salmonbaypaddle.com/surf-ski-cla...
May 14, 2025 at 6:00 AM
Learn to surf ski this summer with my 1-1 and 2 person personalized lessons.
Touring surf skis which I use are super stable lightweight sit on top kayaks with storage hatches which can do everything a sea kayak does but are much lighter and faster.
www.salmonbaypaddle.com/surf-ski-cla...
Touring surf skis which I use are super stable lightweight sit on top kayaks with storage hatches which can do everything a sea kayak does but are much lighter and faster.
www.salmonbaypaddle.com/surf-ski-cla...
Join me tomorrow May 13 4-8pm at Old Stove Gardens in Seattle to hang out and talk paddling!
I’ll have my ‘Paddling the Salish Sea’ books for sale via cash, check or Venmo $38.57.
Hosted by the Washington Water Trails Association. Beer sales donated to wwta!
www.wwta.org #paddling #Seattle
I’ll have my ‘Paddling the Salish Sea’ books for sale via cash, check or Venmo $38.57.
Hosted by the Washington Water Trails Association. Beer sales donated to wwta!
www.wwta.org #paddling #Seattle
May 13, 2025 at 12:02 AM
Join me tomorrow May 13 4-8pm at Old Stove Gardens in Seattle to hang out and talk paddling!
I’ll have my ‘Paddling the Salish Sea’ books for sale via cash, check or Venmo $38.57.
Hosted by the Washington Water Trails Association. Beer sales donated to wwta!
www.wwta.org #paddling #Seattle
I’ll have my ‘Paddling the Salish Sea’ books for sale via cash, check or Venmo $38.57.
Hosted by the Washington Water Trails Association. Beer sales donated to wwta!
www.wwta.org #paddling #Seattle
I'm offering a PSUPA recertification session this Sunday in Seattle at 10am for 3 hours.
If interested give me a holler to join. Will be in Ballard. Rate is $297. You will be asked to teach a beginning lesson and we'll also go over rescues.
rob@salmonbaypaddle.com or txt: 206-465-7167
If interested give me a holler to join. Will be in Ballard. Rate is $297. You will be asked to teach a beginning lesson and we'll also go over rescues.
rob@salmonbaypaddle.com or txt: 206-465-7167
April 25, 2025 at 7:29 PM
I'm offering a PSUPA recertification session this Sunday in Seattle at 10am for 3 hours.
If interested give me a holler to join. Will be in Ballard. Rate is $297. You will be asked to teach a beginning lesson and we'll also go over rescues.
rob@salmonbaypaddle.com or txt: 206-465-7167
If interested give me a holler to join. Will be in Ballard. Rate is $297. You will be asked to teach a beginning lesson and we'll also go over rescues.
rob@salmonbaypaddle.com or txt: 206-465-7167
One of my favorite shots from my book ‘Paddling the Salish Sea’. tinyurl.com/59dspupu
From my neighborhood paddling spot on Shilshole Bay in Seattle with views of the Olympic Mountains. And my oldish boat, the Sterling Illusion (for sale btw). #kayak #explore
From my neighborhood paddling spot on Shilshole Bay in Seattle with views of the Olympic Mountains. And my oldish boat, the Sterling Illusion (for sale btw). #kayak #explore
April 20, 2025 at 1:37 AM
One of my favorite shots from my book ‘Paddling the Salish Sea’. tinyurl.com/59dspupu
From my neighborhood paddling spot on Shilshole Bay in Seattle with views of the Olympic Mountains. And my oldish boat, the Sterling Illusion (for sale btw). #kayak #explore
From my neighborhood paddling spot on Shilshole Bay in Seattle with views of the Olympic Mountains. And my oldish boat, the Sterling Illusion (for sale btw). #kayak #explore
Beautiful Crescent Bay west of Port Angeles on Washington’s Olympic Peninsula is the topic of my next newsletter on SubStack.
You’ll learn about it’s history pre-contact into current history as well as how to paddle there.
Follow me @ Paddling the Salish Sea #adventure #outdoors #travel
You’ll learn about it’s history pre-contact into current history as well as how to paddle there.
Follow me @ Paddling the Salish Sea #adventure #outdoors #travel
April 17, 2025 at 5:52 PM
Beautiful Crescent Bay west of Port Angeles on Washington’s Olympic Peninsula is the topic of my next newsletter on SubStack.
You’ll learn about it’s history pre-contact into current history as well as how to paddle there.
Follow me @ Paddling the Salish Sea #adventure #outdoors #travel
You’ll learn about it’s history pre-contact into current history as well as how to paddle there.
Follow me @ Paddling the Salish Sea #adventure #outdoors #travel
Get my book 'Paddling the Salish Sea 80 Trips' to learn how to stay out of the way in the busy Victoria BC harbor.
Photo: Kenmore seaplane landing behind the Blackball ferry Coho headed to Port Angeles, WA (Rob Casey) #kayaking #Canada #britishcolumbia
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Photo: Kenmore seaplane landing behind the Blackball ferry Coho headed to Port Angeles, WA (Rob Casey) #kayaking #Canada #britishcolumbia
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April 15, 2025 at 11:21 PM
Get my book 'Paddling the Salish Sea 80 Trips' to learn how to stay out of the way in the busy Victoria BC harbor.
Photo: Kenmore seaplane landing behind the Blackball ferry Coho headed to Port Angeles, WA (Rob Casey) #kayaking #Canada #britishcolumbia
shorturl.at/olETD
Photo: Kenmore seaplane landing behind the Blackball ferry Coho headed to Port Angeles, WA (Rob Casey) #kayaking #Canada #britishcolumbia
shorturl.at/olETD
Surf ski crabbing is another option for getting on the water.
This Stellar Osprey ski is stable, has hatches and is light for carrying to and from the beach.
Ocean Flight will have touring skis like this for demo at the Gig Harbor Paddlers Cup next weekend.
oceanflight.com #surfski #kayak
This Stellar Osprey ski is stable, has hatches and is light for carrying to and from the beach.
Ocean Flight will have touring skis like this for demo at the Gig Harbor Paddlers Cup next weekend.
oceanflight.com #surfski #kayak
April 14, 2025 at 5:03 PM
Surf ski crabbing is another option for getting on the water.
This Stellar Osprey ski is stable, has hatches and is light for carrying to and from the beach.
Ocean Flight will have touring skis like this for demo at the Gig Harbor Paddlers Cup next weekend.
oceanflight.com #surfski #kayak
This Stellar Osprey ski is stable, has hatches and is light for carrying to and from the beach.
Ocean Flight will have touring skis like this for demo at the Gig Harbor Paddlers Cup next weekend.
oceanflight.com #surfski #kayak
Explore the rock canyons and slots of Deception Pass State Park. Its not all just tidal rapids - but we can do that too!
Private 1 and 2 person lessons or tours for intermediate level for surf ski and sup paddlers.
www.salmonbaypaddle.com/deception-pa... (pricing same for surf ski) #pnw #sup
Private 1 and 2 person lessons or tours for intermediate level for surf ski and sup paddlers.
www.salmonbaypaddle.com/deception-pa... (pricing same for surf ski) #pnw #sup
April 14, 2025 at 12:22 AM
Explore the rock canyons and slots of Deception Pass State Park. Its not all just tidal rapids - but we can do that too!
Private 1 and 2 person lessons or tours for intermediate level for surf ski and sup paddlers.
www.salmonbaypaddle.com/deception-pa... (pricing same for surf ski) #pnw #sup
Private 1 and 2 person lessons or tours for intermediate level for surf ski and sup paddlers.
www.salmonbaypaddle.com/deception-pa... (pricing same for surf ski) #pnw #sup