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Being relaxed is the number ONE thing to remember when learning anything in life. So breath in and out a few deep breaths and chill out a bit so you can allow your body to relax. It will make a huge difference.

1st World Champion Phyillis and 7 times World champion Layne Beachly

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All classes and clinics focus on water safety, ocean awareness, the best techniques to spring your surfing to the next level, and make sure you know the rules and respect as a surfer. They are conducted in a fun, relaxed atmosphere, in uncrowded beautiful ocean conditions.

To ensure safety all students must be able to float, swim and be comfortable in the ocean.

Excellent soft or fiberglass surfboards are provided depending on your level of surfing. Fiberglass short or long surfboards are available for the experienced surfer. (Please advise what size board you ride normally) This is in case you don¹t want to travel with your own boards.

Each student receives a Surfing Certificate.

We provide UV rash guards to protect each student from rash and sunburn.

Please DO NOT wear lotion or oil on the front of your legs (it makes the surfboard very slippery). We do however advise you to apply sunscreen on your face and other parts of your body 30 minutes prior to the commencement of your class or clinic.

Reservations essential for group, semi private and private lessons.

Surfing time depends on tides, swell, wind conditions and participant¹s requests.

Customized programs available for hotels, conventions and corporate team building events.

Students with special needs most welcome - Children 5-9 years, hearing/visually impaired or handicapped.

Surf clinics run all-year round upon availability.

All instructors are personally trained and certified by Nancy Emerson.

Accommodation and transportation can be arranged.

Please arrive 15 minutes prior to your scheduled class time to ensure that you find parking and our exact location.

Participants under the age of 18 years will need to make sure a legal guardian is present to sign Waiver of Liability form. We can if time allows arrange to fax this form before hand if guardian will not be in attendance.

Payment by way of Internet bank transfer, bank wire transfer, and cash. If outside of 60 days, Visa and Mastercard are possible with people outside of Australia and New Zealand.

Nancy Emerson and Australian School of Surfing T-Shirts and stickers are available for purchase.

Nancy Emerson School of Surfing Gift Certificates for Surf Lessons and Clinics are available. They are good for 4 months from the date of purchase.

Thank you for booking and scheduling your surfing lesson or surfing clinic with Nancy Emerson and The Australian School of Surfing.

If you have booked a two hour class we require 48 hour cancellation notice, if not there is no refund. Please call ahead to avoid a no refund situation, because space is limited.

If you must cancel your surfing clinic reservation, your cancellation fee will be determined according to the following formula:

Exceptions to this policy cannot be made for any reason, including weather or personal emergencies.

Please be advised:

There is no refund for arriving late or leaving a surfing clinic early.

On the rare occasion when Nancy Emerson/ The Australian School of Surfing must cancel a surfing clinic, all payments will be refunded.

Nancy Emerson/ The Australian School of Surfing is not responsible for expenses incurred in preparation for any cancelled surfing clinics, such as costs incurred due to travel delays, airline tickets, flight cancellation or illness.

All students/surfers who fail to sign the “Waiver of Liability” and personal information forms prior to the start of the surfing clinic will not be able to join the surfing clinic and the cancellation policy applies.

• 60+ days prior to start date of your clinic, your deposit will be refunded minus a $315 Administrative booking fee
• 45-59 days prior to start date of your clinic, we will refund any monies paid less 60% of your total cost of your clinic. If we can move you to another date, we will.
• 0-44 days prior to start date of your clinic, you must pay the full cost of your clinic, (no refund)

Special needs

Facilities are available to cater for children, and individuals with special needs, such as eyesight/hearing impairments, can also be catered for.

Stand up with only one lesson

Whether you're a complete novice or an experienced surfer with professional aspirations, Nancy and her team can have you well on the way to big wave riding in one lesson. Surf Hawaii or Australia, feel the exhilaration of the sun, sand and surf under the guidance of some of the world's best - book a surfing lesson with Nancy's team and learn to Dance on the Waves.