Santa Cruz Land Lessons with Joan Newby: Beginner Series
Santa Cruz Land Lessons with Joan Newby: Beginner Series
Santa Cruz Land Lessons with Joan Newby: Beginner Series
Santa Cruz Land Lessons with Joan Newby: Beginner Series
Santa Cruz Land Lessons with Joan Newby: Beginner Series

Santa Cruz Land Lessons with Joan Newby: Beginner Series

Regular price$ 30.00
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Surf Land Lessons with Joan Newby

  • Beginner Land Lesson Series
  • Location: TSC, Santa Cruz
  • Date: Thursday Evenings in April and May
  • Time: 5:30-6:30pm

This Land Lesson series  features the wisdom of Santa Cruz, local legend and coach Joan Newby (Bush). Joan will walk beginner surfers through the many complex hurdles you experience as a new surfer. With her decades of experience, Joan has witnessed and lived through the many incarnations of the surf culture here in Santa Cruz.

Joan's experience and guidance will give beginner and intermediate surfers alike a strong foundation, confidence, and skills to progress with confidence in the Santa Cruz surf scene.

Class Schedule:

  • 4/30/26: Beginner Basics / Gear
  • 5/07/26: Reading Waves / Ocean Safety
  • 5/14/26: Etiquette 
  • 5/16/26- Bonus Option- Group Paddle Out 

Who this is for:

  • Beginner and intermediate surfers alike who are interested in gaining more success and independence in their wave riding ability
  • Anyone looking to familiarize themselves before getting a lesson, or going out on your own. 
  • Long time intermediate level surfers who want to review or re-frame or re-establish things you may have missed at the beginnings of your surfing journey. 
  • Those who are considering the benefits of surf coaching.

What to expect:

This is a multi part classroom series held at Traveler Surf Club, Santa Cruz! A series of Land Lessons, Followed by a Finals Paddle Out to celebrate all of the acquired knowledge and community. The sessions encourage open Q&A, so come with questions and prepare to be inspired to paddle out on your own or with friends after the session.

Where/ When:

  • Traveler Surf Club Santa Cruz 
  • 747F 41st Ave Santa Cruz CA 
  • Dates: Thursday Evenings
  • Time: 5:30-6:30pm

What's Included:

  • Beginner Guide to Surfing Booklet

Cost:

  • $30.00/ Session

  • $80 all three sessions