History
Non-athletic, dyslexic and lacking good instruction, like many, I struggled to stand on a SUP the first time in 2007 on vacation in Hawaii. Not willing to give up, I continued to work on it at home in Seattle. Applying skills learned from over a decade of sea and whitewater kayaking, I discovered easy and effective methods for standing up and paddling with confidence, which I love to share with others. I began paddling in 2000, learning to sea kayak to go on overnight trips. A kayak surfing class changed my life, directing my focus to everything surfing. During this time I was also whitewater kayaking and worked as a sea kayak guide for Seattle Raft and Kayak and the Kayak Academy. I started Salmon Bay Paddle in 2010 to provide expert SUP instruction in the Pacific Northwest. I've transformed lives by empowering and giving confidence to many who didn't think they'd stand or enjoy being on the water. Read more in the About page on our website.
Specialties
Salmon Bay Paddle offers year-round Stand Up Paddle Board and surf ski lessons and tours in the Puget Sound region. We specialize in individualized private small group and 1-1 private lessons so you can get the most out of your experience. Our PSUPA certified professional instructors work with all ages and fitness levels from beginners to intermediate and advanced paddlers year round. We offer a variety of classes for beginners with SUP basics to SUP surfing, paddling in Deception Pass, freighter surfing and racing. We also host and co-host several SUP races including St Paddles Day at Alderbrook Resort, the Makah Coast Race, Seattle Race Series and the Deception Pass Challenge. Note: We're a Mobile business - Not a shop and only rent boards to our students for their lessons. Open All Year