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2007
Summer Surf Camps
Held Tuesdays and Saturdays 8-11am
all summer long!
Call
(956) 772-7272 or email
for reservations or questions, space is limited to 10 students.
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Our very popular day surf camp is designed for beginners
of all ages, we'll send you home feeling like a
STOKED SURFER!
Camps will be held on Saturdays throughout the year, at
Isla Blanca Beach Park near
the jetty. ($4
admission to the park, there are showers, restrooms and
snackbar nearby). This
is the surfing area of South Padre Island, where the best
waves break, it is also the best surf in the entire Gulf
of Mexico! The bottom is sand, no rocks or reef, and we
teach in shallow water where you can stand up if you need
to. You do not even need to know how to swim! We regularly
teach children as young as 3-5, (an incredible confidence
builder and introduction to the ocean and the waves, we
closely and carefully work with each child to ensure a safe
& memorable experience) and adults into their 60's,
(nothing like seeing your kids face when you tell them
you went SURFING!)
Includes use of our surfboards, 3 hours of surfing, paddling,
and water safety instruction, T-Shirt, pictures, snacks
and drinks, and lunch! The camp is geared for beginners
of all ages. Camp size is limited and they book quickly
so reserve in advance.
WHERE
DO WE MEET?
We will meet you on the beach at the south end of the
Island at Isla Blanca Park. Be on time! Be
sure to arrive at the beach at least 15 minutes prior
to your scheduled lesson. Get changed into your swimwear,
sunblock on, stretch and ready to get in the water BEFORE
YOUR LESSON BEGINS. If you are late, unless we are notified
your space will be lost to the next scheduled lesson.
(MAP + DIRECTIONS)
After
you enter the park drive past the Dolphin Cove then turn
in by the big statue. Park in the small parking lot by
the rock jetty, you'll see the beach and jetties. Surf
camps are held near the jetty. Look for ouryellow truck
with bright yellow surfboards, or we may be in the water
so walk to the water's edge and you'll see the bright
yellow surfboards and students and instructors wearing
bright red SPSC rashguards. If you can't find us try our
cell phone at 956-433-6439
WHAT
DO I BRING?
We supply the surfboards with leash and rashguards. Bring
swimwear, towel, and... A BIG SMILE AND A POSITIVE ATTITUDE!!
Students should wear 50SPF waterproof/sweat proof sunblock,
the sun in south Texas is HOT! EVERYONE gets a surfboard,
you won't be standing around waiting your turn!
WHAT DO WE LEARN?
We teach you everything you need to know to get started,
basic surfing and paddling techniques, surf etiquette,
wave knowledge, water safety and rip current info, and
more!
SAFETY
•Lessons
are taught in shallow water, no students are allowed in
water deeper than they can stand up.
•Safe
Soft Surfboards are used for all lessons, with leashes
and soft rubber fins.
(The most common injury in
surfing is from being
struck by a hard surfboard.)
•Rachel
and Gene are highly experienced ocean lifeguards, lifelong
surfers, ocean rescue certified and CPR certified water
safety experts, you couldn't be in better hands!
WHAT CAN I DO TO
PREPARE FOR MY LESSON?
Surfing
is a pure and healthy high energy physical sport! Paddling
out through the waves requires a bit of endurance and
lots of energy, (a solid breakfast usually does the trick!)
But, even if you are unable to paddle, we will do it for
you, and push you into the waves, you can just stand up
and enjoy the ride! Swimming laps in a pool is a great
way to get physically conditioned, building
arm and upper body strength along with
stamina. Weightlifting will prepare and strengthen you.
Competitive swimmers are usually very quick learners!
Skateboarding
helps a lot too. Watch some surf videos and get stoked!
Also, check out this
area surf information page.
*NOTE: We welcome anyone,
regardless of age, physical ability or disability!
BE
ON TIME!
Be sure to arrive at the beach at least 15 minutes prior
to your scheduled lesson. Get changed into your swimwear,
sunblock on, stretch and ready to get in the water BEFORE
YOUR LESSON BEGINS. If you are late, unless we are notified
your space will be lost to the next
scheduled lesson.
Call (956) 772-7272 or email
for
re
servations and information
Call
now to make your reservations:
(956)772-7272
CAMPS
ARE LIMITED TO ONLY 10 STUDENTS.
Call (956) 772-7272 or email
for reservations or questions as space is very limited.
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Mansfield
Surfari
a private surf adventure camp
to Port Mansfield jetties for 2-4 persons.
Overnight camping plus surf instruction and surfboards
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Day surfari plus surf instruction and surfboards
Call
(956) 772-7272 or email
for much more information.
(Year-round except summer.)
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Other surf camps
are held throughout the year,
you can even schedule a private surf camp for your group, ask for
availability.
I
just wanted to let you know that Jonathan, Elizabeth and I had
a wonderful time on New
Year’s Day 2005 Surf Camp, and some
of the best sleep I have had in months! I did go out the next
morning to see the bigger waves, and they were impressive now
that I know what to look for, and the optical illusion that the
outer break plays on your mind. I can’t wait to go again.
Now that I know how physically demanding it can be, I will be
better prepared next time. You do not know how badly I wanted
to go back to the outer break and catch another one out there,
if I only had the conditioning that would have allowed me to do
so. I think that this summer I will be able to go back to SPI,
and in better condition. Please keep me posted on the days of
your camps in 2005, and of anything else of interest. It is always
a great experience for me to see an operation that runs very smoothly,
and with so much commitment from its members. It is truly satisfying
to see people who really enjoy what they do and have such a passion
for it that they delight in teaching other people, no matter how
hard that may be at times. If I didn’t say that much at
the camp and all I had was a smile on my face most of the time,
it was because I was admiring your passion and commitment to the
sport, to safety, and most of all to your students. You guys were
very patient and pleasant with everyone, and can really motivate
people. These qualities aren’t things found in everyone
I meet!
Thanksgiving
Surf Camp was a great experience for some lucky surfers and their
families from Houston and Austin! The day before, a very strong
cold front with gale force N wind whipped the Gulf into a frenzy
with seas running up to 19 feet. It was looking to be a rough cold
surf camp, but, one of the most appealing traits of surfing in Texas...
the almost complete unpredictability and ever-changing weather and
swell patterns of our Gulf surf... made for a quick decision on
the beach Saturday morning - BOCA CHICA IS FIRING! The surf had
dropped dramatically overnight, with light NW wind and a fun 3-5'
NE swell. After a 45 minute scenic drive around to Boca Chica Beach
we were greeted with perfect conditions, offshore winds, sunny skies
and air and water temps near 70. Before we even hit the surf, several
dolphins got the show started by jumping and surfing on big set
waves near the end of the jetty all the way to the inside. After
a quick water safety talk and some paddling and surf instruction
on the sand, then a few starter waves on the inside, we paddled
out together into where the best sets were breaking. The few other
surfers that were out hooted each of the students as they paddled
into their first waves at Texas best winter surf spot. After a full
day of great surf and lots of laughs, we loaded up and met back
on the Island for a surf dinner party at Tom and Jerry's to wrap
up a very special day of surfing!
"
I just wanted to thank you guys for a great day of surfing at Boca
Chica.
We really ejoyed it. My sister and I learned a lot and we can't
thank y'all
enough for that. Even though we only got to surf one day, it was
well worth
the drive from Houston. I'm just bummed that the Thanksgiving break
is over
and I have to go back to school tomorrow. In a couple of weeks I'll
be out
for a month long Christmas break and hopefully it will greet me
with some
good surf and weather. I'm definitely looking forward to coming
back down
there, whenever that will be, and hopefully running into y'all at
the
beach. Thanks again for the awesome day of surfing!! "
Stacey
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Guided trip for families or group of up
to 6, September through May
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