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    Calibunga Surf Lessons

    4.8 (17 reviews)
    Open 8:00 am - 8:00 pm
    Updated 1 month ago

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    Yilun Y.

    Lucas is an amazing instructor. I had a horrible first experience back in santa cruz. This lesson was a face my fear kinda thing. Lucas have 20 years of experience and he was patient and was willing to take a baby steps approach with me. He would lead me out to the waves for a few times then had multiple breaks in between to breathe or to have a really interesting geography lesson on how waves breaks or showing me something as cool as breeding clams.. all to allow me time to calm down and relax before we tackle the wave again. Never once was he irritated. He is encouraging and confident. He picked the best wave for me to ride on. Every little progress i've made was met with enthusiasm and pride from him. In the 1.5 hrs, i've managed to ride it a couple of times on my knees and twice i actually stood up and really rode the wave for a stretch. Lucas certainly made it all possible! He is the instructor to go to!

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    Most amazing beach day yet! Lucas is a pro! Highly recommend getting lessons from Lucas and Calibunga! You'll feel like a natural!

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    Had so much fun with Lucas. He is friendly and knowledgeable, but didn't make me feel stupid. Definitely recommend.

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