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Northwest Women's Surf Camps offers Private & Group Surf Instruction. New for 2012- Stand Up Paddleboard Private & Group Instruction.
New for Summer of 2012, Stand Up Paddleboard Private and Group Lessons. Discover the best cross trainer for surfing, which utilizes and strengthens your balance, stamina and core body strength, while you take in Nature's beauty around you. Or begin to learn a great boardsport to access your local lakes, estuaries, rivers and bay ecosystems for recreational paddling, fishing, birdwatching, and meditation.
Private & Group Stand Up Paddleboard Lessons
Private and Group SUPing lessons begin May 28 and run until the third week in September. Learn the fundamental skills to launch you and your family into the exciting sport of SUPing! Skills taught are entering and exiting the water, proper stroke technique, foot placement and stance, turning strokes including back paddle, frontside kickturn, and heelside kickturn, and cross training for SUPing.
Private three hour lesson for 1-2 students cost $150 per person (No equipment included).
Group three hour lesson for 3-8 students cost $155 per person (Day's Rental Equipment is included). Please book groups of more than 4 people, in advance so that a second instructor can be arranged. Student to teacher ratio is 4:1.
All students must have advanced beginner swimming skills. A NWWSC Liability Release Waiver and Registration Form must be filled out prior to the start of the lesson. Cash or checks payable to NWWSC for the lesson's cost. See NWWSC Calendar of Events for open days to schedule your private and group surfing or suping lessons. Call or email Director Lexie Hallahan to arrange date and time for your SUP lesson at surfcamps@freedomnw.com or cell # (503) 440 5782.
Group Surf Lessons for 2012
Our popular Group Lessons will continue for groups of 3 to 8 students at $139/each for Adults and $129/ for Kids (wetsuit sizes 6 to 14). We're partnered with Cleanline Surf Shops, in Seaside and Cannon Beach, for these group lessons. Contact Director Lexie Hallahan to schedule at #(503) 440 5782 or email her at surfcamps@freedomnw.com. During the summer season, we're in the water teaching daily, so leave your name, phone #, date you'd like the lesson and the number of people in your group. We'll get back to you as soon as we're out of the water!
For Group Lessons, we provide the 3 hour surfing lessons while Cleanline provides the "all day" surf equipment rental package. Learn the fundamentals and foundational skills needed to surf, from our enthusiastic and dynamic coaches! GATH surf helmets are provided by NWWSC for all students during their lesson. Cleanline's Day Surf Package rental includes wetsuit, boots, gloves, hood, surfboard, tiedowns and/or softracks, if needed. $35 Adult rental package and $25 Kid rental package. You'll pay Cleanline Surf Shop for your day's rental packages.
All students must have advanced beginner swimming skills. A NWWSC Liability Release Waiver and Registration Form must be filled out prior to the start of the lesson. Cash or checks payable to NWWSC for the lesson portion of $104/each. See NWWSC Calendar of Events for open days to schedule your group's lesson.
Opportunities to join in a group lesson of mixed individuals is possible. Contact Director with your interest to "make this happen". The earlier you can let her know your interest and what dates would work for you in being part of a mixed group, the better to make it happen.
Private Surf Lessons
Private Surf Lessons and Surf Coaching sessions are available throughout late spring, summer and fall, depending on swell conditions. Best season is mid June to mid September, when swells are smaller and much easier to learn in. Time frames to schedule for lessons are typically 3 hours after low tide to 3 hours prior to low tide, depending on extremes of that day's tides. Cost is $150/hour per person for private lessons (1-2 students).
Surf Coaching is $50 hour, with a 2 hour minimum. Contact NWWSC Director Lexie Hallahan at #(503)440 5782 or email her at surfcamps@freedomnw.com to book your Private Surf Lessons and Surf Coaching.
NWWSC Surf Rental Equipment
Cleanline Surf Shops, in Seaside and Cannon Beach are our rental equipment partners, they can set you up with all your day's rental equipment needs. $35/day for adult surf rental package. $25/day for children's surf rental package. $20/day for adult wetsuit package. $15/day for children's wetsuit package. Their phone #'s are (503) 738 7888 Seaside and (503) 440 9726 Cannon Beach. Check out Cleanline Surf Shop's new Highway 101 location in Seaside. Celebrating their 30th year in business.
Softop Surfboards can be rented from NWWSC during the lesson. Cost is $15 per board. Ranges are 8' to 10' lengths.
Off Season Surf Lessons
Winter lessons (October to April) can sometimes be arranged, but we'll need to discuss days of the week you're available and match with conditions. Contact Director with your inquiries anytime of the year. "We will always try and make it happen for you!"
Oregon Live Video
Click on here to view the Oregon Live video shot during a group surf lesson with Director of NWWSC Lexie Hallahan, and read the article written from her interview with Amy Hsuan, Oregonian writer, for the Sunday Oregonian Business Section, August 2, 2009- http://www.oregonlive.com/business/index.ssf/2009/07/surfs_up_on_the_oregon_coast.html
What sets us apart from the rest?
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All of our instructors are highly qualified with certification in CPR, first aid & lifeguarding.
- We provide mature experienced surfers as instructors.
- Gath helmets are provided.
- All carry a first aid kit, rescue board or rescue tube, in case needed.
- We use proven NWWSC teaching methods.
- Our teacher to student ratio is 4:1 or less, depending on the lesson.
- We offer surf instruction for all ages of women, girls, men and boys.
- Advanced beginner to intermediate swimming skills are required
- A liability release waiver and registration form are required by all students. Parents must sign for all minors.
"We don't just push you into waves to claim that you surfed...we empower you with the knowledge necessary to truely pursue your passion to surf!"
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For a Private Lesson, the first one requires a 3 hour instruction, in order to cover all beach, board and ocean safety with the student(s). Contact Lexie Hallahan by email in advance at: surfcamps@freedomnw.com . Or call to arrange date and time for lessons at (503) 440-5782. Flexibility in scheduling is essential for learning in the most desirable tide and flow conditions. |
