Saturday Surf Coaching - Beginners

5156 West Point Loma Blvd, San Diego, CA, 92109,San Diego CA 92107

05 March, 2022

Description

Learn fundamentals and effective techniques in a group setting that help you stay safe and start surfing now Have you ever wanted to get into surfing but just have been too intimidated? Or, have you been surfing for some time but still struggling with getting some nice rides and consistency in your popups? Do you want to surf out the back with all the other surfers but your skills are not up to par yet? This is the right place for you to get all the foundational building blocks to get you as far as you want to go in your surfing journey. Getting barreled in sick 10 foot waves in Indo? I can get you there! Longboarding and cross stepping mellow 4 foot point break waves in Tourmaline? I can get you there! Surfing is pure stoke and I can share all my 30+ years of knowledge with you and stoke you out! ***Follow our group*** - IG: Instagram.com/learnhowtosurf_sd - FB: Facebook.com/LearnHowtoSurfinSanDiego ***Recommended Skill Level *** - None to very little surf experience - None to very little paddling skills (Must be able to swim) - Inefficient popup such as using knee or one-two step - Can't get a long ride all the way in - Still struggling with wave reading, popup timing and nosediving - Still working on accomplishing riding 90% of all waves Coaching will be held in the inside surfing broken waves (white foam). We might paddle out if conditions allow (forecast in the 1-3 foot range) ***Important*** This group session is NOT advisable for individuals who: - have very little to no ocean experience - are intimidated or not comfortable in an ocean environment - are not confident in their swimming skills - have not been active in many years (If any of the above describes you it is strongly emphasized that you take private lessons before engaging in any group sessions. Please message me to schedule a private session ) ***What you will learn*** -Ocean awareness -Board handling and board positioning -Popup techniques -Wave reading -Paddling techniques -Surfing etiquette -and of course SURFING WAVES :) *** What to Bring*** - a smile - friendliness - a go-for-it attitude and enthusiasm ***Your female surf coach*** Instagram.com/sabrinastokes_sd - CPR, Lifeguard and First Aid Certified - 30 plus years experience in longboarding, surfing, bodyboarding, skimboarding at international competitive level - World class waves and water athlete having surfed Hawaii (Pipeline, Waimea, Sunset, Rocky Point) Mexico and Brazil - 5-years full-time surf coach -Expert surf coach having helped hundreds of individuals ***How to Sign up*** - Save on EventrBrite fees singing up on Venmo or PayPal If you have your own gear: $80 Venmo@sd_learnhowtosurf $83 Paypal.me/learnhowtosurf If you need a wetsuit OR foamboard $95 Venmo@sd_learnhowtosurf $98 Paypal.me/learnhowtosurf Please message saying exactly what you need along with height + weight If you need BOTH a wetsuit AND foamboard $105 Venmo@sd_learnhowtosurf $110 Paypal.me/learnhowtosurf Please message me height + weight IMPORTANT: Having the right size board for this session is where you do not want to cut corners. Not having the right board for you size will only cause frustration and hinder any progress. If you are 6' or taller and/or over 170 lbs you will need a 9' board. Or, if you are not a strong paddler, ocean inclined and haven't been very active or athletic lately a bigger board is a MUST as you will NOT BE ABLE TO STAND UP with a smaller board unless you are extremely athletic - If you need a 9' foamboard (for wetsuit message me height +weight) $115 Venmo@sd_learnhowtosurf $120 Paypal.me/learnhowtosurf ***Cancellation Policy*** Cancellations for a full refund will be accepted with a 48 hour notice only. No refunds for no shows. Looking forward to see you surfing soon!!