Is it worthwhile to take surfing lessons on a two week vacation in Florida?

Question

I don't live near an ocean, but think I would like to surf on yearly vacations.

Answer 1

Sure! Why not have some fun and learn how to surf instead of floating around and looking like a dumb tourist?!?

Be sure you get a rash guard so you don't get sunburned and you don't get a nasty rash on your chest.

Here's where I get mine:

http://www.Buy-Rash-Guards.com

Also, here's a great article for beginners that I always pass along:

http://www.beachtrading.com/learn-how-to...

Have fun!!

Answer 2

A lesson is very worthwhile.  Without a lesson you will waist a lot of time.  The lesson should be taken from a certified instructor.  Not only will you learn the basics, but you will learn how to stay safe on your board, how not hurt others around you, and how to stay out of the way of advanced surfers.  You will also find out where you can get board rentals and the size you need to rent.  Depending on where your school is, a group lesson will run you between $50 and $75, private lessons are a little higher.  Rentals are usually $20 per day.  I've included a stie for accredtied schools below and also a library with a lot of online learn to surf information.

Answer 3

Any lessons are good. It will give you a base understanding. And that is the important thing.

Answer 4

Yes!  I visited Hawaii for a week 2 years ago and I took a surf lesson there.  It was one of the best experiences I've ever had and even though I don't live near an ocean, I was interested in doing it because I go on vacations a lot that are to places by the ocean.

Answer 5

i never took lessons, i just rented a board and went surfing on the east coas of florida. and i picked it up immediately, but i do skateboard so that may have helped my balance. so it just depends, some of the lessons can get expensive so it really depends on how much you're willing to spend.