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Southern California is the nation’s capital for surfing making it an excellent place to begin your surfing experience. Open to a full range of swellproducing storms in the north and south pacific, waves can be found year-round in San Diego. If you are interested in beginner surfing instruction or need additional coaching, the Mission Bay Aquatic Center’s surfing program is the perfect way to get involved within a relaxed, social environment.

Choosing the right course for you:
  • SURFING – Full Course is best for surfers looking for a well-rounded introduction to the sport of surfing. This is the best value.
  • SURFING – Two Sessions is best for surfers who would like to learn the fundamentals of the sport but only have one weekend to spare.
  • INTRODUCTION TO SURFING – One Session is best for surfers who would like to try the sport but are not yet able to commit more time to a longer class.


SURFING- FULL COURSE
SURFING- TWO SESSIONS
INTRODUCTION TO SURFING- ONE SESSION

SURFING- FULL COURSE
SURFING- FULL COURSE SCHEDULE
4 Class Sessions

4 class sessions. Since 1973, thousands of surfers have learned to love the sport of surfing by taking our most popular surf class. Beginning with a lecture on the fundamentals of surfing, you will learn from experienced instructors about topics such as tides, swells, currents, surf conditions, proper equipment, terminology, and etiquette. Surfers will take that knowledge and put it to practical use by charging the waves of Mission Beach. The majority of the class will take place catching waves with instructors coaching from the water and the beach. This four-session class sets an excellent foundation for surfing skills and will encourage surfers to safely enjoy the ocean.

$139.00 Course Fee
$109.00 SDSU/UCSD Students Fee

Minimum class size 3.
This class meets two times a week for two consecutive weeks.

Section
Day
Time
Class Starts
15104 MON/WED 4:30PM-7:00PM 07/19/2010
15105 SAT/SUN 9:00AM-11:30AM 07/24/2010
15106 SAT/SUN 4:00PM-6:30PM 07/24/2010
15107 TUE/THURS 4:30PM-7:00PM 08/03/2010
15108 SAT/SUN 9:00PM-11:30PM 08/07/2010
15109 SAT/SUN 4:00PM-6:30PM 08/07/2010
15110 MON/WED 4:30PM-7:00PM 08/16/2010
15111 SAT/SUN 9:00AM-11:30AM 08/21/2010
15112 SAT/SUN 4:00PM-6:30PM 08/21/2010
15113 SAT/SUN 9:00AM-11:30AM 09/11/2010
15114 SAT/SUN 12:00PM-2:30PM 09/11/2010
15115 SAT/SUN 9:00AM-11:30AM 09/25/2010
15116 SAT/SUN 12:00PM-2:30PM 09/25/2010
15117 SAT/SUN 9:00AM-11:30AM 10/09/2010
15118 SAT/SUN 12:00PM-2:30PM 10/09/2010
15119 SAT/SUN 9:00AM-11:30AM 10/23/2010
15120 SAT/SUN 12:00PM-2:30PM 10/23/2010
15121 SAT/SUN 9:00AM-11:30AM 11/06/2010
15122 SAT/SUN 12:00PM-2:30PM 11/06/2010
15123 SAT/SUN 9:00AM-11:30AM 12/04/2010
15124 SAT/SUN 12:00PM-2:30PM 12/04/2010
SURFING- TWO SESSIONS
SURFING- TWO SESSIONS SCHEDULE
2 Class Sessions

2 class sessions. Designed to teach the fundamentals of surfing in just two short sessions, this class is perfect for the aspiring surfer to learn the basics in one weekend. Beginning with a quick lecture on the fundamentals of surfing, you will learn from experienced instructors about topics such as tides, swells, currents, surf conditions, proper equipment, terminology, and etiquette. The class quickly progresses as surfers charge the waves of Mission Beach. Surfers will try their luck at catching waves with hands-on coaching from the water and the beach. This two-session class is a great introduction to the Southern California surfing experience and will encourage surfers to safely enjoy the ocean.

$84.00 Course Fee
$69.00 SDSU/UCSD Students Fee

Minimum class size 3.
This class meets two sessions.

Section
Day
Time
Class Starts
15202 SAT/SUN 10:00AM-12:30PM 07/17/2010
15203 SAT/SUN 10:00AM-12:30PM 07/24/2010
15204 SAT/SUN 10:00AM-12:30PM 07/31/2010
15205 SAT/SUN 10:00AM-12:30PM 08/07/2010
15206 SAT/SUN 10:00AM-12:30PM 08/14/2010
15207 SAT/SUN 10:00AM-12:30PM 08/21/2010
15208 SAT/SUN 10:00AM-12:30PM 08/28/2010
15209 SAT/SUN 9:30AM-12:00PM 09/11/2010
15210 SAT/SUN 9:30AM-12:00PM 09/18/2010
15211 SAT/SUN 9:30AM-12:00PM 09/25/2010
15212 SAT/SUN 9:30AM-12:00PM 10/02/2010
15213 SAT/SUN 9:30AM-12:00PM 10/09/2010
15214 SAT/SUN 9:30AM-12:00PM 10/16/2010
15215 SAT/SUN 9:30AM-12:00PM 10/23/2010
15216 SAT/SUN 9:30AM-12:00PM 10/30/2010
15217 SAT/SUN 9:30AM-12:00PM 11/06/2010
15218 SAT/SUN 9:30AM-12:00PM 11/13/2010
15219 SAT/SUN 9:30AM-12:00PM 11/20/2010
15220 SAT/SUN 9:30AM-12:00PM 12/04/2010
15221 SAT/SUN 9:30AM-12:00PM 12/11/2010
INTRODUCTION TO SURFING- ONE SESSION
INTRODUCTION TO SURFING- ONE SESSION SCHEDULE
1 Class Sessions

1 class session. Southern California has been synonymous with surfing and surf. Intended as an introduction to surfing, this session will briefly discuss the fundamentals of surfing and then charge the waves of Mission Beach. Novice surfers will have the opportunity to learn the basics and experience the thrill of riding a wave in a short time. This class is designed for anyone wanting to experience the sport and get a taste of the surfing lifestyle.

$59.00 Course Fee
$49.00 SDSU/UCSD Students Fee

Minimum class size 3.
This class meets one session.

Section
Day
Time
Class Starts
15303 SAT 12:30PM-3:30PM 07/17/2010
15304 SAT 12:30PM-3:30PM 07/18/2010
15305 SAT 12:30PM-3:30PM 07/24/2010
15306 SUN 12:30PM-3:30PM 07/25/2010
15307 SAT 12:30PM-3:30PM 07/31/2010
15308 SUN 12:30PM-3:30PM 08/01/2010
15309 SAT 12:30PM-3:30PM 08/07/2010
15310 SUN 12:30PM-3:30PM 08/08/2010
15311 SAT 12:30PM-3:30PM 08/14/2010
15312 SUN 12:30PM-3:30PM 08/15/2010
15313 SAT 12:30PM-3:30PM 08/21/2010
15314 SUN 12:30PM-3:30PM 08/22/2010
15315 SUN 12:30PM-3:30PM 08/28/2010
15316 SUN 12:30PM-3:30PM 08/29/2010
15317 SAT 12:30PM-3:30PM 09/11/2010
15318 SUN 12:30PM-3:30PM 09/12/2010
15319 SAT 12:30PM-3:30PM 09/18/2010
15320 SUN 12:30PM-3:30PM 09/19/2010
15321 SAT 12:30PM-3:30PM 09/25/2010
15322 SUN 12:30PM-3:30PM 09/26/2010
15323 SUN 12:30PM-3:30PM 10/03/2010
15324 SUN 12:30PM-3:30PM 10/10/2010
15325 SUN 12:30PM-3:30PM 10/17/2010
15326 SUN 12:30PM-3:30PM 10/24/2010
15327 SUN 12:30PM-3:30PM 10/31/2010
15328 SUN 12:30PM-3:30PM 11/07/2010
15329 SUN 12:30PM-3:30PM 11/14/2010
15330 SUN 12:30PM-3:30PM 11/21/2010
15331 SUN 12:30PM-3:30PM 12/05/2010
15332 SUN 12:30PM-3:30PM 12/12/2010

The Mission Bay Aquatic Center is owned and operated by Associated Students of San Diego State University and Campus Recreation of the University of California San Diego.

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