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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
05101 SAT/SUN 9:00am-11:30am 07/11/2009
05102 SAT/SUN 4:00pm-6:30pm 07/11/2009
05103 MON/WED 4:30pm-7:00pm 07/13/2009
05104 SAT/SUN 9:00AM-11:30AM 07/25/2009
05105 SAT/SUN 4:00PM-6:30PM 07/25/2009
05106 TUE/THURS 4:30PM-7:00PM 07/28/2009
05107 SAT/SUN 9:00AM-11:30AM 08/08/2009
05108 SAT/SUN 4:00PM-6:30PM 08/08/2009
05109 MON/WED 4:30PM-7:00PM 08/10/2009
05110 SAT/SUN 9:00AM-11:30AM 08/22/2009
05111 SAT/SUN 4:00PM-6:30PM 08/22/2009
05112 TUE/THURS 4:30PM-7:00PM 08/25/2009
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
05201 SAT/SUN 10:00AM-12:30PM 07/11/2009
05202 SAT/SUN 10:00AM-12:30PM 07/18/2009
05203 SAT/SUN 10:00AM-12:30PM 07/25/2009
05204 SAT/SUN 10:00AM-12:30PM 08/01/2009
06205 SAT/SUN 10:00AM-12:30PM 08/08/2009
05206 SAT/SUN 10:00AM-12:30PM 08/15/2009
05207 SAT/SUN 10:00AM-12:30PM 08/22/2009
05208 SAT/SUN 10:00AM-12:30PM 08/29/2009
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 surfing and then charge the waves of Mission Novice surfers will have the opportunity the basics and experience the thrill of riding wave in a short time. This class is designed anyone wanting to experience the sport of and get a taste of the surfing lifestyle.

$55.00 Course Fee
$49.00 SDSU/UCSD Students Fee

Minimum class size 3.
This class meets one session.

Section
Day
Time
Class Starts
05301 SAT 12:30PM-3:30PM 07/11/2009
05302 SUN 12:30PM-3:30PM 07/12/2009
05303 SAT 12:30PM-3:30PM 07/18/2009
05304 SUN 12:30PM-3:30PM 07/19/2009
05305 SAT 12:30PM-3:30PM 07/25/2009
05306 SUN 12:30PM-3:30PM 07/26/2009
05307 SAT 12:30PM-3:30PM 08/01/2009
05308 SUN 12:30PM-3:30PM 08/02/2009
05309 SAT 12:30PM-3:30PM 08/08/2009
05310 SUN 12:30PM-3:30PM 08/09/2009
05311 SAT 12:30PM-3:30PM 08/15/2009
05312 SUN 12:30PM-3:30PM 08/16/2009
05313 SAT 12:30PM-3:30PM 08/22/2009
05314 SUN 12:30PM-3:30PM 08/23/2009
05315 SUN 12:30PM-3:30PM 08/29/2009
05316 SUN 12:30PM-3:30PM 08/30/2009