Learn Surfing with Claudio
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Meet your coach, Claudio
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Hailing from the coastal paradise of Chile, I've spent the last 18 years riding the waves and honing my surfing skills. For the past 4 years, I've been sharing my passion for surfing through teaching lessons, helping countless individuals discover the thrill of riding the waves. With a deep love for the sport, I excel at breaking down techniques and providing personalized guidance to help students learn and improve quickly. Join me for a surf session, and I'll have you catch waves and ride confidently from your first lesson. Let's hit the surf and make unforgettable memories together! … please if this is your first surf lesson or you last experience surfing was over a year, book me for at least 1.5 or 2 hrs. Is my obligation as surf instructor to teach you the basics to go safe to the water, so be prepared to spend 25-30 minutes in the sand learning, only for your first lesson. After your first lesson 1 hour lessons are ok, I’ll just check your pop up, give you a few pointers and then we hit the ocean🤙🏽… looking forward to see your smile after you catch your first wave 🌊 yewww!!
Levels taught: Intermediates, Beginners
Teaches: Kids, Adults, Teenagers, Seniors
🎓20 years playing
🔥124 Lessons
⭐️Shortboard Pro
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Reviews
Total reviews56
Average rating
5.0
joe garcia
Lessons taken: 1
So surfing, the coolest thing you can do. I'm from Texas so not much surf out here. It was my bucket list to learn how to surf. So I figured where else to learn how to surf but California. Sunshine, beautiful woman, and well you know what else. Any ways. I booked a flight got a room in Santa Monica and booked lessons with Claudio. I show up and he was already waiting playing the ukulele (cool). So we spent about 30 min on the sand going thru safety and proper form. After that right to the water. Claudio explained everything very well and he put me on my first wave and I caught it. The feeling was amazing. Our session was 2 hours which I recommend. The rest of the time we spent working on form and wave identification. Who knew surfing was more mental than physical. A lot to know and Claudio had it all down. Cool dude and put on great waves back to back. Will definitely hit up Claudio next time I'm in Cali so he can put me on some choice waves. Thanks Claudio one more think off the bucket list.
natashya falcone
Lessons taken: 1
I recently took a lesson with Claudio, he was absolutely amazing!! This was my first time surfing and he was great. He first starts with an outside of the water lesson and breaks down the board, the steps to pop up and where to put your feet, and safety. Then in the water he knows exacty which type of wave is for your level and tells you when to pop up and what to do with the board. He really handles everything, knows his skills very well, and gets you to surf!! I was able to ride the waves and it was so exciting!! I highly recommend taking a lesson with him, he is phenomenal. :)
Andrew C.Verified ✓
Level: Intermediate•Lessons taken: 6
Had an awesome first session with Claudio this morning! He was very thorough with our work on the sand, clear on how to keep yourself safe in all the events that can take place on the water, gave great instruction, and I like that he breaks down the “pop up” in more steps than what is typically are taught.
He’s a super teacher, has an awesome vibe, and he really gives you a solid experience actually surfing 🏄🏽♂️.
I purchased a 3 pack of lessons with him and am stoked to finish the last two with him, getting more time on the water SURFING!
Ana Bandea
Lessons taken: 1
I surfed with Claudio and got so hooked on the waves thanks to him. I can actually catch a wave and learned to enjoy surfing a lot. He is a very good teacher and very friendly, with a perfect blend of motivating, encouraging and keeping you safe and focused. He also has a structure of how to evolve you through multiple classes so talk to him about your goals wether it is a one time bucket list experience or actually learning to do turns and surf on your own. See you in the water!
Adam Rogers
Lessons taken: 1
I've had the pleasure of taking several surfing lessons with Claudio. I highly recommend him to anyone who is interested in learning how to surf or broaden your current abilities. He's a patient and experienced instructor who takes the time to explain the basics in a clear and concise way. I started with no prior experience and he's helped me achieve an understanding of surfing and gotten me up on plenty of waves! 10/10
Locations
These are the locations I've set as being able to provide lessons:11 courts available
Gillis
1987 miles awayOutdoors
Topanga
1991 miles awayOutdoors
Lazy Boys Surf
1988 miles awayOutdoors
Sunset Point
1990 miles awayOutdoors
Santa Monica
1988 miles awayOutdoors
Toes Jetty
1987 miles awayOutdoors
Dockweiler State Beach
1987 miles awayOutdoors
Venice Pier
1987 miles awayOutdoors
Venice Beach
1987 miles awayOutdoors
Hammerland El porto
1987 miles awayOutdoors
Tower 24
1988 miles awayOutdoors
When I'm usually available
These are the times I've set as being available for lessons.mondays7 AM - 9:30 PM
tuesdays7 AM - 9 PM
wednesdays7 AM - 9:30 PM
thursdays7 AM - 9 PM
fridays7 AM - 9:30 PM
saturdays7 AM - 10 PM
sundays7 AM - 9:30 PM
What you need to bringIf you have your equipment please bring it if not I can provide boards and some sizes of suits. Also when we go to the water we don’t bring much more than suits and board, so you don’t need much for your lesson with me. Also if you are looking to get good at the art of riding waves, I encourage you to start looking to buy your own suit and board, I can provide help for that.
What I can bringIf you have your equipment please bring it if not I can provide boards and some sizes of suits. Also if you are looking to get good at the art of riding waves, I encourage you to start looking to buy your own suit and board, I can provide help for that.
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Our goal is to make your experience smooth, enjoyable, and worry-free. So go ahead and book with confidence, knowing that we're here to accommodate your needs every step of the way!
If you need to cancel your lesson, no worries! You can get a full refund if you cancel within 24 hours of making your booking. We want to make the process as hassle-free as possible for you.
And if you simply want to reschedule your lesson, change the date and time, or adjust the number of students joining, we've got you covered there too. You can easily make these changes within 24 hours of booking, and up to 72 hours before your lesson starts.
Our goal is to make your experience smooth, enjoyable, and worry-free. So go ahead and book with confidence, knowing that we're here to accommodate your needs every step of the way!
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