OTTER SURF CLUB

LA SURF COACH


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I teach surf lessons to beginner and intermediate surfers of all ages. I also offer guided kayak and paddle boarding tours as well as swimming lessons.


Sharing my love for surfing is my passion!


Growing up in Montreal, Canada, I was always drawn to water and the ocean. A competitive swimmer, lifeguard and swimming instructor in college, I first tried surfing in my 30s and fell so in love with the sport that I quit my job as a Wall Street Investment Banker to pursue surfing full time.  For the last 15 years I have been based in Los Angeles surfing mostly in Malibu, where I know multiple “secret” uncrowded breaks.


I believe that because I learned to surf in my 30s I have a unique insight into the difficulties (and also the joy!) of acquiring this skill as an adult beginner and I incorporate that into my teaching style and techniques.



Languages spoken: English, French and basic Spanish














PRICING

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BEN WAKRAT

323-420-5235

bwakrat@gmail.com

instagram: @ottersurfclub

**SPECIAL INTRODUCTORY OFFER**



SURFING


Private lesson: 75$

Group lesson: 60$ per person


Additional charges:

Wetsuit rental: 10$ per person

Surfboard rental: 20$ per person


**BOARD AND WETSUIT RENTAL FEE WAIVED FOR FIRST **

Lessons typically consist of 30 minutes of theory (water safety and technique) on the beach and 1 hour of coaching in the water. 




GUIDED KAYAK/PADDLE BOARD EXPERIENCE


Guide fee: 85$

Kayak/Paddleboard rental: 50$ per person


Tours are 1.5 to 2 hours in the water.  Dolphin and seal sightings are common. Sometimes we even see whales. Post beach drinks and snacks at a local watering hole are strictly optional but highly encouraged!



SWIMMING LESSONS

50$ per lesson in my pool in Hancock Park or the pool at your hotel. I can teach kids as young as 4 and adults as old as 80. Groups welcome!



***I can accommodate up to 5 or 6 people comfortably.  I can do bigger groups but would hire another instructor to help for 100$ 


"GUARANTEED FUN OR YOUR MONEY BACK!!"



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two new members of the otter surf club
a man in a kayak with a dog
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a person on a paddle board in the ocean
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