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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.

$129.00 Course Fee
$99.00 SDSU/UCSD Students Fee

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

Section
Day
Time
Class Starts
05131 SAT/SUN 9:00am-11:30Am 02/20/2010
05132 SAT/SUN 12:00pm-2:30pm 02/20/2010
05133 SAT/SUN 9:00am-11:30am 03/06/2010
05134 SAT/SUN 12:00pm-2:30pm 03/06/2010
05135 SAT/SUN 9:00am-11:30am 03/20/2010
05136 SAT/SUN 12:00pm-2:30pm 03/20/2010
05137 SAT/SUN 9:00am-11:30am 04/17/2010
05138 SAT/SUN 12:00pm-2:30pm 04/17/2010
05139 SAT/SUN 9:00am-11:30am 05/01/2010
05140 SAT/SUN 12:00pm-2:30pm 05/01/2010
05141 SAT/SUN 9:00am-11:30am 05/15/2010
05142 SAT/SUN 12:00pm-2:30pm 05/15/2010
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.

$79.00 Course Fee
$65.00 SDSU/UCSD Students Fee

Minimum class size 3.
This class meets two sessions.

Section
Day
Time
Class Starts
05227 SAT/SUN 9:30am-12:00pm 02/13/2010
05228 SAT/SUN 9:30am-12:00pm 02/20/2010
05229 SAT/SUN 9:30am-12:00pm 02/27/2010
05230 SAT/SUN 9:30am-12:00pm 03/06/2010
05231 SAT/SUN 9:30am-12:00pm 03/13/2010
05232 SAT/SUN 9:30am-12:00pm 03/20/2010
05233 SAT/SUN 9:30am-12:00pm 03/27/2010
05238 SAT/SUN 9:30am-12:00pm 04/08/2010
05234 SAT/SUN 9:30am-12:00pm 04/10/2010
05235 SAT/SUN 9:30am-12:00pm 04/17/2010
05236 SAT/SUN 9:30am-12:00pm 04/24/2010
05237 SAT/SUN 9:30am-12:00pm 05/01/2010
05239 SAT/SUN 9:30am-12:00pm 05/15/2010
05240 SAT/SUN 9:30am-12:00pm 05/22/2010
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.

$55.00 Course Fee
$49.00 SDSU/UCSD Students Fee

Minimum class size 2.
This class meets one session.

Section
Day
Time
Class Starts
05338 SUN 12:30-3:30pm 02/14/2010
05339 SUN 12:30-3:30pm 02/21/2010
05340 SUN 12:30-3:30pm 02/28/2010
05341 SUN 12:30-3:30pm 03/07/2010
05342 SAT 12:30-3:30PM 03/13/2010
05343 SUN 12:30-3:30pm 03/14/2010
05344 SAT 12:30-3:30pm 03/20/2010
05345 SUN 12:30pm-3:30pm 03/21/2010
05346 SAT 12:30-3:30pm 03/27/2010
05347 SUN 12:30-3:30pm 03/28/2010
05348 SAT 12:30-3:30pm 04/10/2010
05349 SUN 12:30-3:30pm 04/11/2010
05350 SAT 12:30-3:30pm 04/17/2010
05351 SUN 12:30-3:30pm 04/18/2010
05352 SAT 12:30-3:30pm 04/24/2010
05353 SUN 12:30-3:30pm 04/25/2010
05354 SAT 12:30-3:30pm 05/01/2010
05355 SUN 12:30-3:30pm 05/02/2010
05356 SAT 12:30-3:30pm 05/08/2010
05357 SUN 12:30pm-3:30pm 05/09/2010
05358 SAT 12:30pm-3:30pm 05/15/2010
05359 SUN 12:30pm-3:30pm 05/16/2010
05360 SAT 12:30pm-3:30pm 05/22/2010
05361 SUN 12:30pm-3:30pm 05/23/2010

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