Beginner Surf Classes

I had an epic surfing lesson with Jake about a week ago. After years of trying to learn how to surf (I'm in my 60s), and taking lessons from at least four surf instructors, I was beginning to think that surfing was a dream of mine that was just not going to come true. I decided to give it one last chance, as Jake was highly recommended as an excellent nature/surf/rapids guide (I live in Costa Rica and got the inside scoop on instructors). In short, it was the best surf day I ever had in my life. I repeatedly caught waves one after the other. More importantly, Jake explained to me how to read the surf forecasts and what they meant for me as a beginner surfer. He helped me understand the ocean, what to look for, what types of waves to catch, how to react in various dangerous conditions, how to be safe in the water for both you and others. The breadth and depth of Jake's instruction was world class. I intend to continue working with Jake to improve my surfing, and since I trust him so much, I think I might try running the rapids with him one of these days:) My highest recommendation.

Alex and Josue had us middle-aged newbie surfers up and riding within minutes of getting on the water. They spent time with us on the beach beforehand explaining currents and how to read the water, then broke down the steps to go from lying on the board to a standing position and gave us a chance to practice that on the sand. Their in-water coaching was superb too, helping us better understand the timing of catching a wave. These guys were great at sharing their love of the sport in a safe, fun, and effective way.

Alex and Josue were amazing instructors who had a bunch of baby boomers standing up on boards in about an hour. Their professionalism and learning progression were outstanding.