Our public sessions are led by female coaches, with our male coach Dylan assisting in some sessions.
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Public Group Lessons
Open to guys, girls, kids & adults ages 8+, our public group lessons are ideal for beginners and advanced beginners. Lessons run in a fun, relaxed environment with safety as our top priotity and a high coach-to-student ratio for plenty of individual feedback.
Classes are primarily led by female coaches, with assistance from our male coach Dylan at times. All coaches hold Surfing Australia accreditation, First Aid, CPR, WWCC, Cert in Safeguarding Children in Sport, and Ocean Safety qualifications.
Perfect for solo surfers or groups of friends.
Safety & Ages
Ages 8+
Children under 10 require a parent in the water to assist and supervise at all times
Under 8s: private lessons or holiday programs recommended
Bookings
Most of the time our online bookings close 4 hours prior
Last-minute bookings: Call 0403 126 800
Summer package: 3 classes for $205 (+ booking fee) Email jess@girlsonboard.com.au or call to book
- 1hr 45min surf lesson lead by expert Surfing Australia accredited coaches.
- Small groups, personalised sessions
- Surf Safety & Awareness skills
- Sessions operated by both male and female coaches
- Inclusive, welcoming environment
- Lots of FUN!
We will meet at the Girls on Board van in the YCW car park. YCW is the unmarked, dirt car park at the end of Beachcomber Avenue, Smiths Beach.
There are a couple of things you’ll need to bring to your session:
• Wetsuit if you’d like to wear one (you can hire these from local surf shops. We’ll send details after booking)
• Swimsuit
You’ll be provided with the following when you arrive:
• Beginner surfboard (provided surfboards must be used in these classes)
• Rash shirt (also required for safety purposes)
• Sunscreen
• A 1hr 45min surf lesson
- You’ll receive a confirmation email with all the info you need in the lead-up to your class.
- A minimum of 4 participants is required for the class to run. If minimum numbers aren’t met, you’ll have the option to reschedule or receive a full refund.
- Sometimes conditions or tides mean we need to adjust the lesson start time. If that happens, we’ll let you know, and if the new time doesn’t work for you, you’ll be offered a replacement session or a refund.
Cancellation & Reschedule Policy
Bookings are non-refundable.
Rescheduling: Please provide at least 24 hours’ notice to reschedule your lesson.
Failure to give the required notice means you forfeit the cost of the lesson.
In the event of unforeseen circumstances on our side (unsafe surf conditions, extreme weather, etc.), we will reschedule your lesson or offer a credit toward a future session. More info below ⬇️
Cancellation Policy – Unexpected Events
At Girls on Board, we aim to provide surf lessons in all conditions, rain or shine, as long as it is safe to do so. However, there are rare circumstances beyond our control that may affect your booking, including extreme weather, natural disasters, or other unforeseen events.
In these situations:
If we need to cancel or reschedule a lesson, we will notify you as soon as possible.
You will be offered the option to reschedule your lesson for another available time or receive a credit toward a future session.
If you are unable to attend the rescheduled lesson, a refund may be issued at our discretion.
We appreciate your understanding that safety is our top priority and some events are simply unavoidable.