Summer Women's Surfing Program ~ Thursday 9:15am ~ Beginner & Advanced Beginner 

BOOKINGS CLOSED - CONTACT JESS@GIRLSONBOARD.COM.AU TO ENQUIRE


Please check dates below, Thursday lessons are skipping the week of 29th Oct. 

8 weeks - $449
10 weeks - $495

Womens Beginner & Advanced Beginner Program 

Our Women’s Surfing Program is designed to support all beginner levels from complete first-timers to those ready to take the next step in their surfing journey. Whether you’re brand new to the ocean or already catching waves on your own, this program will help you build skills & confidence.

This program is for you if you’re:

  • A complete beginner (first time ever!)
  • Someone who needs support catching waves
  • Catching whitewash most of the time but lacking confidence in the water

Or if you’re ready to progress, it’s also perfect if you’re:

  • Confident catching whitewash waves on your own
  • Ready to progress to green/unbroken waves
  • Happy surfing whitewash when that’s all that’s on offer
  • Ready to paddle out the back when conditions are suitable

 

At Girls on Board, we believe surfing is more than a sport, it’s a lifestyle! Our women’s surf programs are a fun, supportive way to learn or improve your skills, stay active, and connect with like-minded women. Founder Jess Laing, a Phillip Island local with 29+ years’ surf experience, leads a team of Surfing Australia Certified female coaches passionate about sharing their love of the ocean.

Programs run on the same day each week and cover surf safety, board handling, and technique—no experience needed. Expect small groups, plenty of fun, new friends, and more confidence in the waves. You’ll also get access to our private Surf Community Whatsapp group for extra connection and support. Programs are for females aged 18+.

Can’t make every session? Check “additional info.”

Afterpay available. Email Jess (jess@girlsonboard.com.au) to secure your spot! Your booking is not guaranteed until payment has been made.

 

YCW Beach - Smiths Beach VIC 3922, Australia

Itinerary

 When: 915am-10:45am

Meet at the Girls on Board van at 9:15am. 

Where: YCW Beach, Phillip Island (At the end of Beachcomber Avenue, Smiths Beach)

8 Week Program Dates:
Thu 8th Oct
Thu 15th Oct
Thu 22nd Oct
WEEK OFF - Thu 29th Oct - NO CLASS TODAY
Thu 5th Nov
Thu 12th Nov
Thu 19th Nov
Thu 26th Nov
Thu 3rd Dec

10 Week Program Dates:
Thu 10th Dec
Thu 17th Dec

✨ Tentative Replacement Session: There will be no replacement session available for the Thursday class. 
In the unlikely event that we (Girls on Board) need to postpone a session due to unsafe conditions, you will be provided with a lesson credit to use in this program or at a later date. 

Things To Bring

  • Wetsuit - wetsuits can be hired from local surf shops. Please ask for more information. 
  • Towel

Inclusions

Included:

  • 8 or 10 x 1.5 hour surf sessions
  • Beginner surfboard (Optional - you may use your own)
  • Rash vest hire (can be worn instead of wetsuit in warmer months - personal preferance)
  • FUN TIMES!

Additional Info

Minimum Numbers
We need at least 5 participants for the program to go ahead. If fewer than 5 sign up, you’ll have the option to move to another day or receive a full refund.

Missed a Session?
Participants are invited to join a private WhatsApp group, where you can arrange session swaps with others in your program. If you are enrolled in an 8-week program, any missed sessions must be made up at any stage within your 8-week program period. Likewise, if you are enrolled in a 10-week program, all make-up sessions must be completed within your 10-week program period.

If any additional spots become available throughout the program, we’ll post them in the WhatsApp group. While we’ll do our best to help accommodate missed sessions, make-up sessions cannot be guaranteed and cannot be carried over beyond the end of your program. More information will be provided after booking.

Cancellation Policy

🌊 Surf School Policies

Weather & Conditions
We surf in all weather - rain, hail, or shine - as long as it’s safe to do so!
If the surf is too big, completely flat, or unsafe due to things like strong winds or lightning, we’ll move your lesson to the tentative replacement session listed in the itinerary.

Program Cancellations

  • If you need to cancel your spot in the multi week program, we ask for at least 2 weeks’ notice before the start date.
  • With this notice, you’ll receive a 50% refund of your total payment.
  • Unfortunately, cancellations made with less than 2 weeks’ notice mean we can’t provide a refund.
  • However, If we’re able to fill your spot, we’ll happily give you a full refund.