Marcello was a great instructor! Animated, passionate, and extremely knowledgeable about surfing…read more He had lots of stories and experiences to share-- I think hearing all the negatives helped normalize the challenges so when/if things happened we weren't panicked but could be more relaxed. He was very patient and prepared us well with what to expect and educated us on the foundations of surfing. Marcello and his son were really good about teaching the basics and helping in the water to get acclimated and coaching us on timing. We thankfully had perfect weather for learning-- this was the first time ever surfing for all of us but everyone in the group managed to be able to get up on the board to catch some waves! Would definitely recommend!

We cannot say enough good things about Marcel and Victor. Attentive communication leading up to our…read morelesson, including recommendations for where to park, confirmation the evening before of good weather conditions, and even let us know when he would be in the water with another class and unavailable to answer his phone. Our boys are 6 and 9 and Marcel and Victor were both GREAT with both kids and adults (the kids are the faster learners!) Marcel gave great explanations and then took us out (one at a time at first) on the waves and provided all the instruction we needed... all 4 of us had multiple successful rides before our lesson was through! We would definitely book with them again and highly recommend to anyone looking for a unique vacation experience!

This review is long overdue but in the winter I headed down to Florida to take surfing lessons with…read moreKali. I signed up for several days of private lessons. It was super easy to set up our schedule; I told him when I would be in town, he told me when he'd be available, and suggested the best time to meet for good surf conditions. We met, walked to the beach with the boards, and got started. When you are spending many hours alone in the ocean with a complete stranger, it helps for him to be sweet, friendly, and incredibly easy to get along with. Luckily, Kali is all of these things. As far as the lessons, he taught me new skills, gave insightful and clear instruction when I needed to change something and was completely encouraging. On the second day of lessons the ocean was far rougher than I had ever surfed in; it made it a good bit more difficult to surf successfully but Kali was ever supportive, telling me what to adjust for the new conditions. The experience was helpful in showing me I don't have to be afraid of new surfing challenges! On my final day a bad storm was coming; we met at the beach to assess the situation and Kali decided that for safety it made the most sense for us to cancel the lesson. He immediately refunded my money, gave me some final thoughts of what to practice (in and out of the water) and told me to email him any time I had questions when I returned home. In short Kali is a fabulous instructor, a lovely person, and if you are in the area I would strongly recommend him!

Had a great experience with Viking Surf Camp. My wife and I signed up for a lesson during Xmas week…read morewhen things are pretty busy. These guys checked the weather and surf conditions and gave us a time/place meet up spot to ensure maximum fun. Our instructor Chris was excellent. We each got a board as part of the lesson that fit our size. They tolerated our lateness and even gave us some extra time and were very understanding. The lesson started on land with some basic stretching, positioning, and understanding of stance and spring to standing. After that, we got right to it and Chris was amazing at helping us fight through the break and getting our boards to the right place and orientation. He gave us a 1-2-3 count each time to help us get the feel with surfing. As a beginner, I was able to successfully stand up and ride many waves throughout the lesson. It was immensely fun and Chris was a huge part of it. He was super positive and always encouraging even when we fell off immoderately or miss timed the waves. By the end of the lesson I felt pretty comfortable doing it on my own. These guys were one of the more affordable that we looked at when comparing a few different places including some in Miami where I think the surf is often worse. It was also a great work out too. I can't wait to get back on a board and surf again.

I bought a lesson on Groupon. I have called more than 5 times and left 3 messages over 5 days now…read more I never heard back. I took to long trying to get ahold of someone to get a full Groupon refund. I've seen their vans around Fort Lauderdale, so they must be in business still. They might be good once you get a hold of them, but don't prepay.

This is our second year attending camp and we absolutely love it! My daughter has learned so much…read moreand has made a ton of new friends! Island camps surf camp has become an annual camp for us! The counselors are amazing, the camp is "so much fun!!!! I wanna go all the time" - my 8yr olds words exactly! And a bonus at the end of the week of camp they receive a goodie bag with some sponsored items and a professional photograph of your child! it's really cool and my daughter has a blast!!

First time in Surf Camp, and not the last! I signed my 13 year old for one day at their camp to see…read morehow she would like it, knowing we had other plans for the summer in the coming weeks. She came home begging to go back. She thoroughly enjoyed every aspect of it. The staff was amazing and the experience is something she'll never forget. She met new friends from out of town and had a blast enjoying our beautiful ocean. I'd never thought I'd say; I can't wait for the next Teacher Work Day, so she can go back to Island Camp!

Friendly service and an excellent place to grab some beach souvenirs. Also a great place to go if…read moreyou forgot any beach essentials on your visit. There's a cute coffee shop connected to the store as well where I grabbed a Deerfield Beach iced latte. Easily the prettiest latte I've ever seen.

Island Water Sports is the place to go! Love being able to support a local business. Staff is…read morealways friendly and helpful. Great selection of clothes. My kids went to surf camp over the summer and absolutely loved it. On Saturdays they offer a free surf lessons

My friend and I have have taken 2 classes with Meghan and absolutely recommend her…read more She is so great at instructor (use to be a math teacher in fact), is this great zen about her. Thank you Meghan for making our bdays extra special!

HIGHLY RECOMMEND Turquoise Floating Yoga for SUP instruction and SUP instructor training. I've been…read moreSUPing for over 10 years, I completed ACA level 1 and 2 SUP instructor training previously, and I taught basic SUP myself for 4 years. I needed to renew my ACA instructor certification and wanted to get WPA instructor certification, so I did an ACA Level 1 and 2 SUP workshop and WPA level 1 SUP instructor training/certification with TFY. Meghan is the best SUP instructor/instructor trainer I've had. She's obviously very knowledgeable, but more importantly, she's also awesome at conveying that knowledge. We covered a huge amount of information in the ACA L1/2 workshop, but she made it manageable and easily understandable. The welcome letter she sends prior to class is very helpful and lets you know what to bring, the schedule, and what to expect. Her videos are also extremely helpful to watch beforehand. I thought the ACA workshop would be largely review for me, but I was surprised by how much I learned. She's also very upbeat, encouraging, and patient, and her low-pressure approach creates the perfect environment for learning. She taught high school math for 9 years, and I think her background in education plus her SUP knowledge and skills make her an outstanding instructor and instructor trainer. I'm looking forward to returning for ACA L1/2 instructor certification training.

This place is a dream come true as a parent looking for Safe, fun, healthy, structured, motivating,…read moreand reliable. The kids get to experience friendly kids, workout machines, hands-on recipes healthy recipes, and great team of coaches there offering understanding and guidance. I'm so thankful I found this gem. They offer afterschool, summer camps, parents night out, and even host birthday parties! These types of places should be all over the country!

They offer a great summer camp with extended hours and free breakfast and lunch for those who opt…read morein for it. I'm so happy I was led to their summer camp! Everything they offer the children in their program- healthy eating, fitness, cooking, anti-bullying, making better choices etc- are exactly the skills I want my son to learn all while staying active and engaged! He really enjoys it! No other summer camp out there like this!! So grateful!