Private Sarasota Surf Lesson
LessonDuration: 1.5 hours
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Features
Description
Beginner to Intermediate Private Surf Lessons in Sarasota!
- Beach safety
- Body positioning
- Basic pop up techniques
- Surf equipment basics
- How to catch waves
- Riding unbroken waves
- How to paddle out
- How to position yourself to catch a wave
- How to turn and ride across a wave
- Advanced pop-up techniques
Duration of Adventure
- Approximately 1.5 hours total
- About 1 hour in the water
- 20 to 30 minutes on land
- If you are having fun and want to rent the board after to keep practicing, let us know!
Location / Where to Meet
Ages & Requirements
- 7 years and older
- Must be comfortable in the water and be comfortable falling in overhead water
- Must be able to swim
What’s Included
- 1.5 hours of expert instruction from qualified instructors
- Personalized and private lesson with a qualified coach
- Wetsuits when needed
- Variety of surfboards ranging from 9 to 10 ft (2.7 to 3 m)
- Discounts on board rentals beyond the lesson
Not Included
- Gratuity - Never expected but if you have a great experience, please consider gifting 10-25% to your guides and captain!
- You're welcome to bring your own board to practice with as well!
What to Bring / Wear
- Swimsuit
- Towel
- Reef-Safe Sunscreen
- Snacks & Water
- Extra layers of clothing - sweatshirts and warm hats
- Required paperwork - Signed medical form if required, waivers, etc.
- Please remove any jewelry, watches, or anything that can get damaged by water or you don’t want to lose.
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FAQs
How does booking the surf lesson in Sarasota work?
While Sarasota boasts great waves, their consistency can vary. After you book a lesson on your chosen day, our coaches will reach out to discuss the best time, location, and equipment needed. If the conditions aren’t ideal (no waves or too big waves) and we feel a lesson is not a good idea that day, we will work to find a better day or refund you! Once we pin down a good day, time and location, we are ready to go! We will meet you at the set location with boards and wetsuits for some fun!
How long do the surf lessons last?
This rate includes about an hour of in the water time with your coach plus 20-30 minutes on land. If you are having fun and would like to rent the board to keep practicing, let us know.
Where are the Sarasota surf lessons held?
We try to find the best waves and that means we may move around a little. Our prime location for lessons is on Lido Key and Siesta Key at Turtle Beach. However, we may recommend Nokomis Jetty as well, depending on conditions. Your coach will work with you to find the best place before the lesson.
What are the surf lessons like? What can I expect?
Beginner surf lessons will focus on all the important fundamentals you should know before hitting the water by yourself. This includes beach safety, body positioning, basic pop up techniques, the basics of the equipment and of course, catching waves.
For those with a little bit more experience, intermediate surf lessons will focus on riding unbroken waves, how to paddle out, how to put yourself in the best position to catch a wave, how to turn and ride across the wave, advance pop up techniques and much more! Once you talk with your coach, they will develop a plan that works best for you. We want you to get as much out of the surf lesson as you can.
What is Included with the surf lesson?
- We have a variety of surfboards but are really liking the BlackFin Learn to Surf longboards by SurfTech. These range from 9’0-10’0 offering stability that is great for a new surfer. Do you have your own board? We can work with that too!
- Wetsuits (when needed)
- 1.5 hours of expert instruction from qualified Instructors
- Discounts on boards rentals
What should I bring to the surf lesson?
We recommend bringing:
- Swim wear
- Towel
- Drinking water
- Sunscreen
Do I need a specific kind of footwear?
No, you surf barefoot! You won't need a particular kind of footwear for lessons.
Cancellation Policy
Customers will receive a full refund with 24 hours notice of cancellation. Customers will also receive a full refund in case of operator cancellation due to weather or other unforeseen circumstances. Contact us by phone to cancel or inquire about a cancellation. No-shows will be charged the full price.
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Location
Address
Sarasota, ,
US
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