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Locations
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Stinson Beach3605 CA-1, Stinson Beach, CA 94970, USA
2117.8 miles awayOutdoorsMay be unreliable
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These are the times I've set as being available for lessons.sundays
8 AM - 8 PM
mondays
8 AM - 8 PM
tuesdays
8 AM - 8 PM
wednesdays
8 AM - 8 PM
thursdays
8 AM - 8 PM
fridays
8 AM - 8 PM
saturdays
8 AM - 8 PM
Beginner training plan
Your first lessonFocus on safety and basics:
• Introduction to surfboard parts, leash, and wax.
• Beach safety: rip currents, surf etiquette, where to paddle.
• Dry land practice: popping up on the board (from lying down to standing).
• In the water: catching small whitewater waves while lying down, then practicing first pop-ups.
Length of lesson is about 1.5 to 2 hours
Lesson 11+Develop independence and style:
• Paddling out and catching waves without assistance.
• Reading surf conditions, currents, and choosing the right spot.
• Refining turns (frontside/backside).
• Linking maneuvers: cutbacks, trimming along the face of the wave.
• Surf etiquette in crowded lineups.
• Developing personal style and setting goals (longboarding skills vs. shortboarding progression).
Lesson 4-10Progress to green waves and control:
• Learning to paddle out safely (duck dives/turtle rolls for small waves).
• Catching unbroken “green” waves with assistance.
• Angle take-offs (not just straight rides).
• Basic turning and trimming (shifting weight to control speed/direction).
• Building endurance and confidence in different surf conditions.
Lesson 2-3Build confidence in the water:
• Review of pop-up technique and balance.
• Practice paddling technique (efficient strokes, positioning on board).
• Catching whitewater waves consistently while standing.
• Intro to reading waves and timing your paddle.
What you need to bringSwim suit and/or wetsuit
Lunch (high calorie snacks recommended)
Water
Towels
What I can bring
JA
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