Tips & information

General Information:

• Lessons by Appointment.
• All participants must be able to swim.
• Participants must sign a waiver.
• Adults sign for children under 18 yrs.
• Participants are responsible for gear.

Safety Information:

• Surfing & ocean sports can be dangerous.
• Pay attention to the ocean conditions.
• Never overstate your abilities.
• Do not exceed your physical abilities.
• Participate at your own risk.
• Follow directions of instructors and warning signs.
• Report any injuries, dizziness etc.
• In an emergency call 9-1-1

For your Comfort:

• Wear a Rashguard shirt.
• Wear sunscreen on your face, neck head.
• Wear a hat even in the water.
• Cover other exposed areas.
• Wear booties for traction.
• Wear board shorts.
• Drink lots of water.

Ocean Safety Tips:

• Never dive headfirst into the water.
• (Even when falling off your board).
• Protect your head and neck.
• Do not step on the reef.
• Enter and Exit the water with care.
• Do not swim where people are surfing.
• Do not go out in strong offshore winds.
• Stay away from fishermen.
• Help others in need.

Ocean Conservation Rules:

• Do not take shells, coral or rocks, from the water or beach.
• Do not disturb the marine life.
• Take your trash home with you.
• Avoid taking glass to the beach.
• Do not stand on the reef.
• Do not feed the birds, animals, fish.
• Do not put anything into the ocean that does not belong there.
• Do not take anything out of the ocean that does belong there.

Surfing Rules:

• Always surf with a buddy
• Check the conditions.
• If in doubt, don’t go out.
• Don’t go out further than you can swim
• Never turn your back on the ocean.
• Stay away from crowded areas.
• Do not take off if someone in your path.
• Stay out of the surf zone when not surfing.
• Do not surf where people are swimming.
• Share the waves & surf with aloha.