Aquatic Adventures
Surfing
Women's Surfing I
September 27
Sometimes it can be intimidating to gear up for the cold waters of Northern California, grab a giant board and charge those crashing waves. Here is a great opportunity for women to shine, throw off all inhibitions and excuses, get out and learn how to surf! This course will be taught by experienced women surfers that have been riding local waves for years. Transportation will be by carpool.
Pre-Trip Meeting: Wednesday, September 23, 7:00 pm, Nelson Hall East 118
Program Fee: $44 HSU Students, $59 All Others
Program Fee Includes: instructors, surfboard, wetsuit, booties, and instructional materials
Registration Deadline: Tuesday, September 22
Surfing I
Session I: September 26
Session II: October 11
This one-day course offers students the opportunity to safely learn and enjoy the sport of surfing! It’s designed for the individual having little or no surfing experience. The classroom and water time will focus on water safety, surf etiquette, ocean awareness, surfboard handling and technique. We will surf where the conditions are best for beginning surfers. Transportation will be by carpool.
Pre-Trip Meeting: Wednesdays before each trip, 6:00 pm, Nelson Hall East 118
Program Fee: $44 HSU Students, $59 All Others
Program Fee Includes: instructors, surfboard, wetsuit, booties, and instructional materials
Registration Deadline: Tuesdays before each trip
Surfing Package
Surfing Package includes both Surfing I and Surfing II classes. Program Fee: $79 HSU Students, $109 All Others
Surfing II
Option I: October 10
Option II: October 24
Are you ready to get out of the whitewater and surf real waves? Join us for the continuation of Surfing I with a progression of skills from paddling out to the line-up to negotiating the waves. Surf gear is provided, or you’re welcome to bring your own. Transportation will be by carpool.
Prerequisite: Surfing I, Women’s Surfing I or instructor approval
Pre-Trip Meeting: Wednesday before trip, 6:00 pm, Nelson Hall East 119
Program Fee: $49 HSU Students, $64 All Others
Program Fee Includes: instructors, surfboard, wetsuit, booties, and instructional materials
Registration Deadline: Tuesdays before each trip
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