Beginner Surfing Lessons in Santa Cruz

You asked for it, here it is: surfing for beginners in Santa Cruz. The surf school is legit!! Lessons last 2 hours and cost $90. Cost includes the following gear for use during the lesson: wetsuit, rashguard, booties, gloves if needed, and surfboard.

In order to attend you must do the following:

1. Sign up here: http://www.santacruzsurfschool.com/calendar/signup.php?cmd=_signup&event_id=2954&m=6&y=2012&d=17

After you sign up, you will receive a CONFIRMATION E-MAIL or call the EVENING BEFORE YOUR SCHEDULED LESSON to confirm that your plans haven't changed, and update you on any details regarding the weather or surf conditions.

2. Bring these things:
   a. Bathing suit (board shorts, underwear, speedos, one piece, or bikini), to wear under the WETSUIT WE PROVIDE.
   b. Towel
   c. REUSABLE BOTTLE OF WATER.
   No plastic bottles please. Drink enough water before your class and you won't get a headache or cramps.
   d. Your check made out to the surf school or cash for the school. As of now the rate is $90 per person. SORRY NO CREDIT CARDS. Your plastic is no good here.

3. Show up at 6:30 AM (6:15 if you are using school gear!!!) if you want waves for sure. 12:00 noon if you want to maybe get waves. (carpools suggested, parking is free):
   Santa Cruz Surf School H.Q.
   131 Center Street, #1
   Santa Cruz, Ca 95060

Any questions? Please post them as comments, that way anyone else who has the same question will be able to benefit.

That's it, see you in Santa Cruz!

PS: your event organizer (that's me, Mary) just took a class from the school on 5/13. I am happy to say that it doesn't matter how much of a wimp you are about the cold water - their wetsuits and booties were plenty warm. I was never uncomfortable or cold.