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| Below are answers to the most frequently asked questions. If you have further questions, please feel free to drop us a line, and we'll get them answered! How many people are in a group lesson? Group lessons never exceed a 4:1 (four students to one instructor) ratio. Two people are considered a group. We try to keep the groups at eight students maximum but some busy weekends there may be 12 in a group. The group will share the same on-land beach instruction, and will then be split up into smaller groups in the water. Students will be admitted on a first-come, first-served basis. If I've never surfed, should I start out with a private lesson? We recommend doing a group lesson to start out. As a surfer starts progressing a private lesson is a better option so that we can focus on his/her needs. However, for children under the age of 10, a private lesson is recommended unless the child is confident in the ocean. Can I bring my own surfboard? Definitely. However, if you have never surfed before, we recommend using our equipment. The boards are soft for safety and easier to ride. What if there are no waves? Fortunately here in Santa Cruz, this doesn't happen too much. As a beginner all you need is a small ripple. It's safer and easier to learn when the surf is small. Sometimes we cancel if it's totally flat and there are no waves. If anything, we probably cancel more often due to large surf. How many lessons should I take? It's all up to the individual. There's no doubt taking a lesson accelerates the learning process. Some people may take one lesson and go flounder on their own until they get it. And some people come back for years to learn faster without bad habits. We also encourage people to take followup lessons from a different member on our team of highly-qualified instructors. Each instructor is a world-class surfer, and brings their own unique approach and insights to the sport. This will only add to the student's experience and learning curve. Do you have any tips or advice before I take a lesson? The only prerequisite really is to know how to swim confidently. Other than that, you should read up on the "Learn to Surf: How to Walk on Water in Seven Easy Steps" article I wrote for Surfline.com. This will give you a solid overview of surfing and it's environment before you get in the water. But don't worry if a lot of the information sounds confusing, we'll cover it in class.  |
