2009 Surf School
Surf School Video
Thanks to everyone for coming out yesterday for the Surf School. Check out the video below. Leave a comment!
The individual pictures can be viewed here.
Also, check out these folks who helped make the event possible Surftech, Yoloboard, US Chart Service
Surf School Is In Session For Spring Break!
Filed under: Adventure Blog, Adventure Info, Announcements, Events, Kids Programs, Stand Up Paddle, Surf Lessons, Surf School
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| Apr ’09 |
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(Update: Registration is now closed. Use our contact page to add your name to our cancellation list and/or to be informed of future classes! )
The SURF SCHOOL will be in session . Class size is limited to 12 students for each day. RESERVE YOUR SPOT TODAY! The cost is $60 per day.
Each student should bring a bathing suit, sunscreen, and lunch. Beverages will be provided throughout the day.
Wetsuits will be provided if needed (water temp is expected to be a comfortable 72 degrees, but could vary) . Surf School Rashguards will be provided during the session and available to purchase for an additional $25.
Our SURF SCHOOL is an educational program for children ages 6-12. The program is open to boys and girls who are good swimmers and love the beach. Designed to be way more than just a surfing lesson, your child will learn how waves are formed, what turtles eat, how to spot a rip-current and more….all while having a blast at the beach !
The SURF SCHOOL will provide age appropriate, hands-on, education in the following subject areas:
- Water Safety
- Marine Biology / Beach Ecology
- Science and Applied Physics
- Art, History and Culture of Surfing
- Hand Craftsmanship
- Sport Psychology and Physiology
- Surfing for Sport, Fitness, and Pleasure
The curriculum for each subject has been specifically created for SURF SCHOOL. The primary goals of SURF SCHOOL are to:
- Introduce children to the healthy and confidence inspiring sport of surfing.
- Foster a sense of personal stewardship regarding beach and marine resource management.
- Provide a safe and exciting opportunity for learning and creative expression.
- Explore the broad range of occupations and academic interests related to surfing, beach management, and the coastal community.
- Introduce aspects of historical, as well as, modern-day surf culture.
- Promote friendly, environmentally responsible, coastal community living.
With the exception of severe weather, this event will run rain-or-shine. In the event of complete calm seas, stand up paddle boarding may be substituted for surfing instruction. In the unlikely event of dangerous seas, water activity may be canceled while land based activities proceed. In this case, alternative dates for group lessons will be offered and/or discounted rate individual lessons offered.
Sweet Florida Juice!
Just in from an excellent beach day. The swell came through. We woke this morning to head high bombs and a gentle offshore breeze! John Cross and I had the outside sand bar at Dune Allen all to ourselves. We entertained the beachgoers with a dueling longboards frenzy. Here are a few pics from the session.
ESA Regional Championships
Blue Mountain Surf is heading south this weekend to compete in the Eastern Surfing Association Regional Championship. After a fun season on the Gulf Coast, Mike secured two slots in the invitation only championship, both Short and Longboard. Beth Jehle also clinched a Longboard slot and will be ready to go head to head with the best surfers on the East Coast. The event is being held in Sebastian Inlet, arguably the best wave in the state. In an interesting twist, it’s the Gulf Coasters who will be giving up overhead waves to travel for the contest this time. Seas along the Gulf coast are over ten feet right now while the East coast is marginal at 2-3 feet . You know what they say…A bad day surfing is still way better than the best day at work!
Surfrider Foundation Waterman’s Gathering
Who: Emerald Coast Chapter Surfrider Foundation and Fudpucker’s Beachside Bar & Grill
What: Calling all beach and nature lovers! Join us for our Waterman’s Gathering – a family-friendly event with great food, drinks, raffle prizes and live music. Catch the environmental movie “Lost Jewel of the Atlantic” as well an exclusive showing of the Panhandle Hurricane Surf Film Festival’s 2008 feature film. Kids can compete in a coloring contest and Fudpucker’s very own Naturalist will be on hand for the little ones brave enough to touch a live alligator!
Adults: $10 donation at the door (Kids: $5) – dinner included.
When: Thursday, February 26, 2009 at 6:00pm
Where: Fudpucker’s Beachside Bar & Grill on Hwy 98 in Destin
Why: A community event for all beach and nature lovers to come together in celebration of our beautiful beaches!
For more information, email panhandle@surfrider.org .
