Surf and Paddleboard  Lessons

For more than 20 years, I have been involved in surfing, ocean safety, and watermanship instruction through a combination of recreational coaching, mentorship, and maritime operational experience. In addition to surfing instruction, I have also been providing paddleboard instruction and guidance for approximately 7 years, helping students safely learn balance, paddling techniques, ocean awareness, and confidence on the water.

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At this time, I currently provide free community surf and paddleboard lessons through Meetup.com under the group:  “Surf Lessons on Saturday”

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The lessons are currently offered free of charge because many California beaches require expensive commercial permits and insurance to conduct paid instruction. Rather than pass those costs onto students, I have chosen to keep the sessions community-focused and accessible while continuing to share surfing, paddleboarding, ocean awareness, and water safety with new participants.

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What the Lessons Focus On

• Ocean awareness and safety

• Basic surf etiquette

• Reading waves and currents

• Pop-up fundamentals

• Paddling technique

• Beginner surf instruction

• Beginner paddleboard instruction

• Water confidence

• Surf fitness and endurance

• Paddleboard balance and maneuvering

• Respect for the ocean and local beaches

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Experience & Background

My experience teaching in and around the maritime environment spans over two decades and includes:

• Surf instruction

• Paddleboard instruction

• Ocean mentorship

• Water survival training

• Small boat operations

• Maritime safety instruction

• Search-and-rescue related operations

• Working in high-risk ocean environments internationally

This broader maritime background allows me to teach students not only how to surf or paddleboard, but also how to better understand the ocean itself.

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Community-Based Approach

The goal of these sessions is simple:

• introduce people to surfing and paddleboarding safely

• encourage healthy outdoor activity

• build confidence in the water

• create a positive surf community

Lessons are beginner-friendly and designed to help students become comfortable in the ocean at their own pace.

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Important Note

At this time, lessons are informal community meetups and are not operated as a commercial surf school. Locations and schedules are coordinated through the Meetup group.

You can learn more or join upcoming sessions through:
Surf Lessons on Saturday Meetup Group