What we’re about
Are you interested in learning how to surf or to just try it once, for FREE*? This is the place.
*You'll need your own equipment, but the lessons are always free. Keep reading for info about renting equipment.
Our lessons have 7 STEPS, or levels, and you are invited, and encourgaged, to master each level, before moving to the next STEP.
STEP 1- Is solely focused on learning how to get comfortable in the water and paddling while catching waves in waist deep water. This STEP is highly encouraged for all new students so we can see your paddling strength.
STEP 2- An Introduction to standing up, which is called a "Pop Up."
STEP 3- Mastering your pop ups in shallow water. And by "mastering" we mean, standing 100% of the time before progressing to STEP 4.
STEP 4- (Available now, if a student has mastered STEP 3) Paddling towards the outside, in shoulder deep water and using quick turn arounds to catch bigger, and longer waves than STEP 3.
STEP 5 (Coming Next Summer 2024)- Learning how to time sets in order to paddle a longboard to the outside and then catching unbroken waves. In this Step, we will be paddling out as a group, to a spot where there are very few surfers.
STEP 6 (Coming Next Winter 2024)- We'll paddle into big surf. This will require smaller boards and/or utilizing rip currents to help us get to the outside faster.
STEP 7 (Coming Next Winter 2024)- Learning how to catch waves while in the pack with advanced and expert surfers. In order to surf at this level, you must "pay your dues" on the inside and learn how to use proper surfing etiquette, especially around the locals.
Once you feel that you are comfortable with a STEP, feel free to join us, but you don't need to sign up. You can join us, but surf off to the side a little and practice, while looking out for the newer students and offering them some encouragement.
I go by the nickname "Batch" and I have been teaching for years. One day I was teaching a guy to surf, who was visiting from Europe. He had a great time, but I felt so guilty for charging him for the experience because surfing is actually very easy to learn. That day, I thought that if I could afford it one day, I would give lessons for free. Well, now I am fortunate to have a great job, and I can afford to give the lessons for free. I even have my own equipment.
Why else am I doing this? I have to admit, it has been a lot of fun to meet people from all over the world and help them learn how to be safe in the water and learn about a great sport.
What do I think about people charging money for lessons? Go for it!!!! I just prefer to do it for free. Don't hate me surf Instructors/Surf Shops- when people want Coaching tips and equipment, I will send them your way.
And lastly, it's my passion to help people "breakthrough" to another level. Learning how to be comfortable, popping up quick, or paddling to the outside can be a life changing breakthough for some people who either thought they couldn't do it, or for people who do feel comfortabke in the ocean. If I can help you "brekathrough" one of those, or many other, limitations, the look on your face says it all, and I got to be a part of it, which is an honor.
I am really interested in working with Hospitals and various groups that feel that surfing may be beneficial to patients, clients, and members. I would like to work with Addiction recovery groups, Youth Service organizations, and foundations for persons with emotional, spiritual, mental and physical difficulties. People may think that it might not be possible to get somebody in the water with various handicaps but you would be surprised. Google it and you'll be amazed.
YOU MUST HAVE YOUR OWN BOARD, YOU CAN RENT ONE DOWN THE STREET AT Jack's or one of the other local shops. GOOGLE THEM FOR THE EXACT ADDRESS AND PHONE NUMBER. FOR THOSE OF YOU THAT ARE NOW HOOKED TO SURFING, I RECOMMEND INVESTING IN A 8-10 FOOT LONG FOAM SURFBOARD.
WETSUITS ARE RECOMMENDED TO KEEP COMFORTABLE AND WARM. RESEARCH STYLES THAT ARE RIGHT FOR YOU
