Discover the transformative Ladies Surf Clinic in Capitola, California—an empowering surf experience tailored for women of all levels. Learn ocean safety, build skills, and connect with a community of fellow waterwomen on this sun-kissed bay beach.
Discover the transformative Ladies Surf Clinic in Capitola, California—an empowering surf experience tailored for women of all levels. Learn ocean safety, build skills, and connect with a community of fellow waterwomen on this sun-kissed bay beach.
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Operated by Capitola Surf and Paddle · Capitola, California
moderate.
2–3 hours.
Moderate fitness required; basic swimming ability and comfort in ocean conditions are important.
No experience is necessary; the clinic welcomes all skill levels, including complete beginners.
Participants should be 16 years or older, but the clinic is open to adult women of all ages.
Yes, rental equipment including wetsuits and soft-top boards are typically available, but check in advance.
Instructors provide thorough ocean safety lessons and supervise all activities to ensure a safe environment.
Yes, quality rental gear is offered onsite, tailored to the participant’s size and skill level.
Sessions may be rescheduled if conditions are unsafe; the venue prioritizes participant safety over scheduling.
Capitola was California’s first seaside resort town, established in the late 1800s and famous for its vibrant beachfront surf scene.
The clinic promotes reef-safe sunscreen use and educates surfers about protecting marine habitats important to the Monterey Bay ecosystem.
Capitola Surf and Paddle is a surf school and rental shop located in Capitola, California, offering lessons, coaching, rentals, and surf photography on Capitola Beach. The business provides a range of experiences including private lessons, semi-private lessons, group lessons, stand up paddle (SUP) surf lessons, ladies clinics, surf coaching, all-day equipment rentals, and surf photo and video packages. Instructors deliver structured land briefings followed by water sessions. Semi-private surf lessons run with a 2–3:1 client-to-instructor ratio and include a land lesson plus 1.5 hours in the water. Group surf lessons include ocean safety instruction and 1.5 hours of guided surfing. Private surf lessons offer one-on-one coaching for two hours with equipment provided. SUP surf lessons are available in private and semi-private formats, both including 1.5 hours in the water. Surf coaching focuses on personalized technique, wave reading, and real-time feedback during 1-on-1 sessions. Rentals offer full-day rates for wetsuits, surfboards, and stand-up paddle boards, with delivery to preferred beach locations when requested. Surf photo and video packages capture high-resolution images and footage of sessions for lasting memories. Safety and skill progression are emphasized across all offerings. The business is featured on The Adventure Collective and highlights structured instruction, tailored coaching, flexible rental options, and surf media services to suit beginners through advanced surfers. Private lessons include necessary equipment and two hours of focused coaching. Semi-private SUP sessions maintain a 2:1 client-to-instructor ratio. Guests can choose surf photo and video packages to preserve highlights to share. Lessons suit beginners to experts.
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