We offer 2 levels of public group beginner lessons.
Beginner Foundations Group Lesson- This lesson is for folks who are brand new to surfing, or for those who want a full refresher course on the safety and mechanics. This class includes a gear tutorial, Queer Surf framework, a land lesson covering safety, mechanics, etiqutte and practice, as well as hands-on in water instruction.
Beginner Practice Group Lesson- A great follow-up to the lesson above, the Beginner Practice lesson is for folks who have participated in a Beginner Foundations lesson, understand the basics of safety and mechanics, are riding whitewash, and identify as a beginner. If you have a sense of the basics, but could still benefit from some hands-on help, this lesson is for you. Beginner Practice does not include an extensive land lesson, and instead will start with a Q & A to worksop some skills on land, and then mostly be in-water practice.
Time: Lessons last 3 hours and are scheduled around the tide, wind and weather.
Cost: Sliding Scale $80-$250. We offer scholarships for QTBIPOC with financial barriers. For scholarships in LA, continue filing out this form. For scholarships in SF e-mail queersurf@gmail.com for more information.
What is included: The lesson includes all gear rental- surfboard with leash, wetsuit and booties, optional hood and gloves.
Instructors -Our instructors are experienced surfers and water people, and are queer and queer competent. Our lessons have a maximum 4:1 student:instructor ratio.
Dates: Registration opens 1 month before the lesson. Spring/summer lesson dates are as follows
SF Lesson Dates: September 29th, October 19th
LA Lessons Dates- September 28th, October 12th and 26th
What to expect @ our Foundations Group Lesson
• Meet at our cool surf van and change into wetsuits.
• Grab boards and head to the beach for framing, intro circle and land lesson on the basics of safety, mechanics and more.
• Practice skills on the sand and ask questions.
• Head into the water with or without a surfboard (your comfort level pending) and practice in the whitewash until comfortable doing deeper, (or not… most people will stay in the shallows all lesson). Instructors will take turns giving hands-on assistance, tips and guidance to each person.
• Party waves, high fives, wipeouts, breakthroughs, big smiles, photos ops...
• Potential closing circle, or lap up every last drop of the waves. Back to the car to rinse off and change.
• Exchange info and say goodbye to your new friends and be on with your day feeling refreshed.
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