Salmon Bay Paddle - Rob Casey

06/19/2026

Beach debris along Freshwater Bay beach west of Port Angeles, Wa. There’s always stuff coming in thus requiring all of us to pick up things on each beach walk and paddle.

06/12/2026

The Hobuck Hoedown surf paddling race is Oct 2-4. Check out the ocean race Oct 3rd at noon, 3 miles through the waves and back. Open to skis, oc, kayak, sup and prone. Registration opens Oct 3rd, visit hobuckhoedown.com for deets.

06/12/2026

Had a student recently who couldn’t sit upright in the bucket seat of a surf ski. During remount practice their legs were under the boat and were unable to bring them directly below then out flat on the surface to assist in the remount. Surf skier Don Kiesling of Hood River suggested this technique, the Gymnastic Pike to solve the issue. Lifting the legs up and down.. Don is known for his surf ski rudders.

06/11/2026

Bald eagle waiting for the right moment to snag a great blue heron from this rookery above the Ballard Locks in Seattle.

Crows, seagulls and a plane were flying nearby, quite a scene. The eagle eventually flew away with its prize with onlookers below watching it go away.

Paddle here using my book Paddling the Salish Sea 80 Trips. Mountaineers Books

06/09/2026

Coming up soon is our 3rd annual Bremerton 2 Bridges Tidal Race on Saturday June 27th. Enjoy the challenge of light tidal currents in the Port Washington Narrows sponsored by the which u can paddle to. Bremerton’s fireworks display happens that night for the Bridge Blast event. Hit the bar code here or visit my site for event and travel details. This is a USA sup event.

06/06/2026

Today John from PDX learned the basics of surf ski from clothes and gear to the forward stroke, stability and remounts.

05/29/2026

05/23/2026

Visit the Ballard Elks on a June 13 for our Outdoor Gear Sale from 9-1pm. This is a Salmon Bay Paddle event. I’ll have sup and kayak gear, wetsuits and more. Open to other vendors — details TBA. Some proceeds donated to an Elks charity.

05/23/2026

Visit the Ballard Elks on a June 13 for our Outdoor Gear Sale from 9-1pm. I’ll have sup and kayak gear, wetsuits and more. Open to other vendors, details TBA. Some proceeds donated to an Elks charity.

05/21/2026

Join us in Bremerton June 27th for our 3rd annual Bremerton 2 Bridges Tidal Race. The 5.5 and 11 mile courses are in light tidal currents providing a challenge and some free glides while riding the Salish Sea. Sponsored by the which is on the course. Scan the bar code for more info and to register. Stay the night to watch the Bridge Blast - Bremerton’s early 4th Fireworks Show!