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ABOUT US

The Skinny

Bolinas Surf Lessons, the Bay Area’s original surf school was founded by Nick Krieger in 1998. We offer surf lessons and summer camps on the best beginner waves in Northern California. Our proven technique has been successful in teaching people of all ages to surf for more than 20 years.

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  • Don't Take Our Word For it

    “We loved our semi-private surf lesson with Tosh. He was super informative, and encouraging. The whole team seemed great, and checked in with us throughout the lesson and cheered us on when we caught our first waves. Super cool spot too!”

    Haley S. - Yelp

  • Don't Take Our Word For it

    “ My daughter took her first private lesson with Chloe, and had a fantastic time. The whole vibe of the place is very relaxed and friendly, and it is a stunning location in a great little town. We hope to be back for some of the other camps and activities offered.”

    Jose A. - YELP

  • Don't Take Our Word For it

    “All instructors were encouraging and friendly! Learned quite a bit as a beginner surfer. Nick was great!”

    Kevin N. - YELP

FAQ

  • All Equipment is available and can be reserved for your lesson with your booking. Surfboards are included in the lessons price and 4/3mm wetsuit and booties are available for a $25 cleaning fee.

    Please arrive 10 minutes before your lesson if you need a wetsuit you need to put your wetsuit on. Lessons will be cancelled if student arrives more than 30 minutes late to a private lesson or 10 minutes late to a group class.

  • You will meet your instructor at the entrance to Bolinas Beach on the boat ramp at the end of Brighton Avenue. If you don’t see your instructor please wait for them on the boat ramp as they may be finishing up another lesson. Please don’t look for them on the beach.

  • It takes about an hour from the Golden Gate Bridge or from Petaluma if there is no traffic. If your lesson is on a weekend, you should give yourself at least an extra ½ hour to compensate for traffic and parking.

  • Surf Lessons are offered from March through October when the conditions are ideal for beginners.

  • For groups larger than six, please email nick@surfbolinas.com

  • Surf lesson: You can cancel a lesson 5 days prior to its scheduled time with no penalty. However, there are no refunds if you cancel within 5 days or do not show up for your lesson.

    Summer Camp: All cancellations must be made four (4) weeks prior to the first day of camp and will be charged a 10% cancellation fee. All cancellations made within four weeks will result in a 100% penalty. Missed days of camp are non-refundable and non-transferable.

    To cancel please email Nick at: nick@surfbolinas.com.

*All participants must sign a digital waver after booking. Digital wavers must be done by each student and each child's actual parent or legal guardian. No exceptions!

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