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About us
Surf
Shop
History Locations: Mission Beach, San Diego, CA The San Diego store is located at 3740 Mission Boulevard in San Diego, CA 92109. Look for parking along Mission Boulevard, or turn left at Santa Clara Place (two blocks south of our store) as there is a free public lot on the bay at Santa Clara Point Ormond Beach, FL Our Ormond Beach store is located one block south of Granada/SR40 and A1A at 52 Bovard Avenue, Ormond Beach, FL 32176. We are one mile north of Daytona Beach and have free parking available at our store and along our street.
The surf conditions in San Diego and Ormond Beach are fun for all levels of surfing. The bottom of the ocean at both locations is sandy, and ideal for beginning, intermediate or advanced surfing. Our lessons are designed to teach students quickly and easily. Students will learn a foundation of surfing skills they can build on for a lifetime no matter what their experience may be. After a lesson, students are encouraged to keep practicing and may do so by returning for follow-up lessons, surfboard rentals, or just stopping by our store for some free advice.
What makes Surfari different is not just what we teach, but how we teach. You’ll learn the Hawaiian, California and Florida styles developed by Surfari for getting to your feet. All of our instructors are trained in the Tail Stabilization Technique. Rick has used this technique to teach a child to surf who could not swim. The instructor hangs on to the tail of the surfboard while dropping in on a wave with the student and stabilizing the board. As soon as the student is standing with their feet on the right spots, the instructor let’s go of the tail. This technique works great because the instructor can talk to the student and in the case of the child who could not swim, Rick could catch the student if they fell in the water. This is one of many unique techniques we use to build confidence in beginners.
Certifications:
Surfari instructors are
Red Cross certified in CPR/ First Aid and Emergency Response. Surfari is
also licensed, insured and permitted to teach surfing in the city of San
Diego and Ormond Beach, FL.
About
the Founder: Rick Gehris started surfing in Daytona Beach when he was 10 years old and became an ocean lifeguard for 12 years when he turned 17. He moved to San Diego in 1997 and worked as an elementary school teacher for three years while lifeguarding and running a surf awareness camp in the city of Coronado. He has used his past experiences to help create Surfari. Some highlights of his experiences and accomplishments include the following: · August 1992, Nominated for lifeguard of the year in Daytona Beach by Captain Paul Pivec · May 1995, Bachelor of Science in Business Administration from University of Central Florida 1995 · July1995 and 1996, USLA South East Regional Paddleboard Champion · August 1995 and 1996, won the coveted Volusia County Lifeguard Ironman Competition · May 2000, Letter of recognition from Mayor Tom Smisek for saving the lives of a father and son while on duty lifeguarding for the City of Coronado · December 2000, completed Masters of Education coursework at National University, San Diego, CA.
Contact Us:
Mission Beach, CA
Contact US:
Ormond Beach, Fl
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Surf
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The
Surfari Experience:
The
Techniques:
Rick
Gehris is the lead instructor and EMT trained. He is an alumni member
of the United States Lifesaving Association. 
