An introduction to the world of surfing

Roos Domburg, 6, of Holland is not only able to stand up, she also rode this wave all the way to shore after a few minutes of surf lessons from Sky Zucker (left) of Club Ed International Surf School & Camps at Rio Del Mar Beach Tuesday. (Photos by Tarmo Hannula).

WATSONVILLE — Have you ever been tempted to surf? Or have your kids shown interest — but you’re unsure how to get started and you don’t want to come across as a beach buffoon.

Here’s a simple way into the water: Take a few surf lessons with the locally based Club Ed International Surf School and Camps. Founded by professional surfer Ed Guzman in 1989, Club Ed welcomes all skill levels in either private of group lessons. All of the instructors at Club Ed are Lifeguard, CPR, and First Aid certified.

Unsure of the right gear? Club Ed provides wetsuits and surfboards (or you can bring your own). This way, if you catch the surfing bug, you’ll learn what you need and what you don’t need.

For the truly eager, Club Ed also features a Santa Cruz Summer Surf Camp for teens and adults. The five-day camp is held at Manresa Uplands State Park, steps away from the breaking surf.



For the complete article see the 07-12-2012 issue.

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