Whether you are an amateur or already know how to ride the waves, there’s always room for improvement. This summer, why not learn from the pros at Daytona Beach Surf School.
Maui Nix is a proud sponsor of the Daytona Beach Surf School, run by former Eastern Surfing Association Champion Tim Gilley (left) and world surfer Frankie Senese (right). Between the two, they’ve competed in hundreds of events and have been teaching surfing lessons for over a decade.
The surf school offers classes from June 9th through August 20th. Participants’ ages range from 7 to 17 years old. On your first day, don’t be surprised if you are catching the waves and riding in to the shore. You might even learn some tips and pointers that some surfers discovers only after years in the water.
The school provides students with soft boards, lessons on how to understand weather trends, predict tides and read the waves.
Maui Nix ran into Frankie and here’s what he has to say about the Daytona Beach Surf School.
MAUI NIX: Do Daytona’s small summer waves make it hard to teach surfing?
FRANKIE: Actually for younger kids, Daytona’s smaller waves make learning easier. Even though they may look small from the shore most waves are big enough to ride. There were two days last summer where we couldn’t surf, and we use that time to focus on paddling and other skills. Sometimes, we even have paddle races.
MAUI NIX: How many kids do you have in a class?
FRANKIE: Typically there 15 to 25 students per week and we’ll have four to six instructors to be sure everyone gets the proper attention. Many of our instructors have been with us since the school began 10 years ago. These guys really know the local surf and what they’re doing. Surf school also makes a great birthday present for your kids, nieces and nephews. For more visit http://dytnasurfschool.homestead.com or call (386) 441-1110.
