Land Lessons in Santa Cruz & Pacifica

Join us in the "classroom" with Ashley Lloyd, legendary lady slider, shaper, designer and water woman with deep roots in the Santa Cruz community.  Ashley has been teaching and guiding surfing for much of her life and has developed her own unique philosophy around catching waves and connecting with the ocean. 

Ashley Lloyd

  

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In this 4 part classroom session you will learn about:

Session 1: Ocean Safety & Conditions) + Getting through waves & Pop-Up Practice  In this lesson we will cover ocean safety, how to read tide conditions as well as some more hands on tips for  getting through waves  and  pop-up practice.  Be ready to move a bit on land as we review the body position and motion needed to  stand on your board. 

**safety, fun, form

Session 2: Reading Waves/ Locations  The class will cover understanding the peak and  energy of the wave,  as well as how to read, understand, choose and ultimately catch the best wave for you. We'll also discuss the best locations to paddle out in the area and where to find great beginner waves.

Session 3: Etiquette This class will cover one of the most important aspects of surfing, especially in Santa Cruz... the rules of the road! Being safe and successfully catching waves has a lot to do with knowing how to navigate the lineup. Getting down with the dos and don'ts of dropping in and board control as well as how to be the best ocean steward all make having fun in the water easier and more joyful.

Session 4: Finding your place in the line up/ Boards Our final session will center on gaining a better understanding of where you should personally sit to best navigate the lineup given your skill and comfort level.  How to "read" the lineup especially on crowded days. We'll also discuss what kind of equipment and boards are best for you: Shapes, dimensions, fins etc... come with all of your deep and burning questions. 

Who this is for:

• Beginner and intermediate surfers who are interested in gaining more success and independence in their wave riding ability
• Anyone looking to 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 group lesson held at Traveler Surf Club Santa Cruz.  This is a land session only, you will not be getting in the water as part of the instruction.
• 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: 747 41st Ave Santa Cruz CA 
• Thursdays: Jan 4th, Jan 11th, Jan 18th, Jan 25th
  
• 5:30-7PM
  

• Traveler Surf Club Pacifica: 5450 Coast HWY, Pacifica CA 
• Thursdays: Feb 1st, Feb 8th,  Feb 15th, Feb 22nd
  
• TBD
  

What to Bring: 

•  Notepad & Questions
• A blanket, yoga mat or beach chair to sit on 
  
• Comfortable clothes that you can move in

What's Included:

• Classroom instruction
• Traveler Surf Club - Guide to Surfing (Session 1)
• Day Passes to Traveler Surf Club (Sessions 2, 3 & 4 )
• Day pass can be used at any TSC location for up to 1 year.

• $65.00/ Session
• $240 for All 4 sessions
• *** Space is Limited for each event.
• Cancellation Policy: Out of respect for our instructors, Traveler must receive a cancellation notice a minimum 48 hours before the scheduled lesson time for customers to receive a full refund. For example if you book a lesson for 10am on Tuesday, we require cancellation before 10am on Sunday. No-shows on day of scheduled lesson and call ins to cancel on day of scheduled lesson will be charged the full price and forfeit their lesson and payment due to lack providing proper cancellation or rescheduling notice.