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Want to learn to surf? Surprisingly, Sarasota has some great waves and it is a great place to learn. The breaks tend to be uncrowded and friendly and the waves are on the smaller side.
We have some great instructors whose goal is make sure you have fun in a safe and comfortable way.
You chose a day that works best for you and book a lesson. We recommend having some flexibility around your chosen date so we can find the best waves for you. Our team of coaches will reach out to you to discuss the best time, location and equipment needed for your lesson. If there are no waves (or the waves are too big) and we don’t feel a lesson is a good idea, we will work with you to find a better day or refund you.
Once we do 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 (if needed) for some fun!
$100 per surfer for a one on one lesson, $150 for two surfers and one coach. If you have a larger group, let us know and we can try to accommodate.
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.
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.
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.
Of course, call or text anytime. 941-952-8245
Paddle Siesta Key! Away from all the hustle and bustle of Siesta Key, is our favorite local beach, Turtle Beach.
From our launch, you can paddle down the intercoastal, around acres of mangrove islands. Take the kayaks and ashore at Midnight Pass and spend time exploring the beach. This is a great place to look for shells, take a dip in the ocean or just relax. With our rentals, you have plenty of time.
Paddleboard, Surf and Beach camp is all about fun! Classes are led by certified lifeguards. Lots of kids sign up for more than one week because it is just so much fun to paddleboard and surf with our coaches.
Turtle Beach is a great place to paddle! We start on the intercostal and paddle down a short canal to the Bay. We paddle around the mangrove islands of Jim Neville Marine Preserve and then through a few mangrove tunnels to a “secret” beach. This beach is only accessible by boat so we may have it to ourselves. Such a beautiful place for a quick swim or just stopping for a few moments to relax.
The highlight of the tour is paddling through the winding tunnels cut through the mangroves. Wildlife abounds on this paddle with mangrove crabs, interesting birds, fish, invertebrates, and even marine mammals. It is a great day on the water.