Surf Lessons and Coaching
Are you looking to take your first surf lesson? Or maybe you are looking to take the next step with surfing and learn some new skills? We offer everything from Beginner Surf Lessons through Coaching at a competitive level.
Beginner Surf Lessons
Beginner Surf Lessons are the best way to get introduced to surfing! Beginner surf lessons are an hour long and start on the beach with ocean safety and how to stand up on the surfboard. Beginner Surf Lessons include a surfboard and in water assistance (being pushed into waves).
Surf Lessons
Surf Lessons are for surfers who want a more hands on lesson but are not complete beginners. They are an hour long session with in water (push-in) assistance. A surfboard is not included.
Coaching Sessions
Coaching Sessions are for people who are able to paddle out into the line up and catch their own waves (or are actively working on doing so). There is no in water assistance (push in) during coaching sessions, boards are not included, and your instructor will also be on a surfboard.
Ami B.
Lead Surf Instructor
Name - Ami (Surfing with Ami)
Surfing Experience - Over 20 years
Currently Riding - 5'10" Tom Neilson Performance Shortboard, 5'8" Tom Neilson Performance Fish, and a 9'4" Tom Neilson Right Coast Cruiser
CPR and First Aid Certified / Knows American Sign Language
UCF Graduate
Seminole County Public Schools for 10+ years (Physical Education Teacher)
Melissa S.
Surf Instructor
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Bio: Melissa began her surf journey late in life in Santa Cruz, California. After attending an all women’s surf retreat in Costa Rica, she realized the power of women cheering each other on in the lineup and quickly built a local women’s surf community to connect and support sister surfers throughout the San Francisco Bay Area and beyond. From there she began creating surf trips and retreats for friends and community members. Melissa moved to Cocoa Beach in 2024 and promptly joined Central Florida Women Surfing. She now instructs on both coasts, and is certified in CPR and First Aid.
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Currently Riding - 9’ Tom Neilson Dreamsicle Sport longboard named Penelope, a 9’ Pierson Arrow performance longboard named SparkleBee, and a 7’ Mando Surf Flo-Bot mid-length named Clementine.
Amanda R.
Surf Instructor
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Name: Amanda R. or A Rod
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Surfing Experience - 3 years
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Currently Riding - 9'1" Firewire The Gem Performance Longboard, 6'6" Lost Rocket Shortboard
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Certified Personal Trainer, Correctional Exercise and Senior Fitness Specialist, CPR and First Aid Certified UCF Graduate
Morgan R.
Surf Instructor
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Surfing Experience: She started her surf journey in 2010 at San Onofre and continued it in Oahu until 2022 when she relocated to Cape Canaveral.
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Bio: She a former marine biologist, now working in non-profit communications and development. For 7 years, she was on the board of and a mentor with Surfrider Spirit Sessions, a nonprofit in Hawaii for at-risk youth.
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Currently Riding: I'm currently riding Takayama In the Pink 9'0" and 9'4".
Renata
Surf Instructor
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Surfing Experience: On and off for 20 years. I started to surf more consistently, thanks to the CFLWS group since 2023
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Currently Riding(surfboards): Quiet Flight 5'4" Anti-Hero, Chris Birch 5'4" Accelerator 1 Fish, Actionsurf 5'9" Mr. Wlison
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Degrees/Certificates/Relevant Personal or Career Highlights: Past CFLWS Competitive Team Rider, Current Team Rider and DingDang Surfboard Repair Team Rider, Past DingDang Surfboard Repair Apprentice
