Surf Fest Clinics, 11 Sept

Terry Simms Clinics, 12 Sept

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The NorCal Women’s Surf Club strives to make surf instruction accessible through Surf Fest. We are pleased to offer both beginner and intermediate lessons (for both men and women, boys and girls) on September 11th.

Come have fun learning to surf at Linda Mar Beach on 9/11 with girlsAdventureOut’s experienced instructors!

• Intermediate Tune-Up Clinic (2hrs) - $45
Please bring your own wetsuit and board.

CLINIC START TIMES:
7:30am; 10:30am; 1:30pm; 2:30pm

PRE-REGISTRATION:
Required by Monday, September 6.
See entry form to register. Sign-up confirmations will be sent by email. Please arrive 30 minutes prior for check-in at the lesson tent. Last year's clinics sold out at the beach - so register NOW to guarantee your spot!

ABOUT THE CLINICS:
Learn or improve your surf skills, ocean awareness, and etiquette! Plus learn about wave breaks, ocean conditions, safety in & out of the water, paddling, pop-up techniques, turning, style and more.

Instructor-student ratio: 4:1. Participants must have basic swimming skills.

Click here for directions to Linda Mar Beach, Pacifica.

* Women’s available wetsuit sizes are size 6, 8, 10, 12, 14, 16. We will do our best to provide wetsuits for everyone in the Learn-To-Surf Clinics. If you have your own gear, 4/3mm wetsuits and 3mm booties are recommended.

girlsAdventureOut is excited to be a part of Surf Fest 2004. All their instructors are CPR and First-Aid certified. Founded by business-savvy, avid outdoorswomen Jude Ann Smith and Claude Silver, girlsAdventureOUT has offered surf clinics and camps in Pacifica and Santa Cruz since 2002. They are also a co-host of the Billabong Summer Sessions Surf Camp Tour. Stay tuned for their surf trips to Costa Rica and Southern California. Learn about their other outdoor offerings for women, men, kids, educational and corporate groups at www.girlsAdventureOut.com.

	Surf Fest Exhibition surfer & contest judge TERRY SIMMS will lead two special surf clinics on Sunday, September 12 in Santa Cruz. Terry “Simba” Simms is one of the most talented surf instructors industry-wide. What differentiates Terry from others is his incredibly broad expertise in - and passion for - surfing. Terry has
over 25 years worth of experience teaching students of all levels (age 3 to 65). CPR-certified and formerly in the Coast Guard, Terry is well-trained in water safety. As a former ASP Top 20 pro longboarder and a Top 10 PSAA pro shortboarder, Terry has appeared in numerous surf films and on surf magazine covers. Terry’s sponsors have included Harbour Surfboards, Surftech, Hotline Wetsuits, Sex Wax, and O’Fish’l Fins. Terry’s longstanding clientele ranges from Silicon Valley executives and Hollywood personalities to families and competitive surfers. He has taught in exotic surf locales around the world, from Costa Rica, to Morocco and South Africa, to the Maldives. Email: simba@zunaadventures.com _____________________________________________________________

[ ] NOVICE SURF CLINIC with Terry Simms -------For first-timers and those who have surfed less than 2 yrs 2:00pm, Sunday Sept 12 - $115.00 per person Location: Santa Cruz, Eastside Slots limited to 4. Duration: 3hr+ clinic Includes goody bag, light snacks, and boards. Please bring your own wetsuit. Focus: basic surf skills, turning, wave judgment, ocean awareness, water safety & etiquette and more. _____________________________________________________________
[ ] SURF STYLE CLINIC + VIDEO ANALYSIS with Terry Simms _____For avid shortboarder & longboarders who want to take their skills to the next level. 9:00am, Sunday Sept 12 - $115.00 per person Location: Santa Cruz, Eastside. Slots limited to 4 Includes goody bag, light snacks and video analysis. Bring your own board & wetsuit. Duration: 3-4 hr clinic for shortboarders & longboarders Focus: intermediate/advanced style & skills, e.g. cutbacks, floaters, cross-stepping, acceleration, pig-dogging… _____________________________________________________________
REGISTER - Please register by Monday, Sept 6, 2004! Print out this page & check off the clinic above that you are signing up for. Name: _________________________________________________ Address: _______________________________________________ City: ________________________ State: _____ Zip: ___________ Home Tel: _____________Cell: _____________________________ Email: _________________________________________________ Beginners: Your Height ______ Weight______ Style clinic registrants: (circle one): Longboard _Shortboard Board shaper/size you are bringing: ______________
Make check payable to WILDCARD GROUP EVENTS. Mail check with this form to Surf Fest 2004, attn: Monica Lee, 371 Prentiss St, San Francisco, CA 94110. We will email directions & final details before the clinics take place. For additional questions, click here.

QUESTIONS, REGISTRATIONS & CHANGES
o To register or make changes to your slot times, please call Girls Adventure Out directly from Friday 9/10 on.
510-393-9772 www.girlsadventureout.com

*CLINIC TIME SUBJECT TO CHANGE
Depending on surf conditions, start times may shift slightly. If that is the case, we will do our best to call you or inform you at check-in.
We and Girls Adventure Out (GAO) will work with you should there be any conflicts

CHECK-IN TIME:
30 mins prior to your clinic start time. Please be prompt! Goody bags will be distributed at check-in.

WHERE:
Linda Mar State Beach. Look for the contest tents (either north or south of Taco Bell) and head for the check-in tent signs near the GAO tent.

DIRECTIONS & PARKING:
See http://www.ncwsc.com/events_surffest_04_directions.htm

EQUIPMENT:
o Rental wetsuit, surfboard and booties are included for beginners. You are welcome to bring your own
o Intermediate clinic folks must bring their own equipment. If you have your own equipment, you are welcome to bring it.
o Bring swimsuit, towel, & sun protection, PLUS some water, food snacks, and warm layers for the cooler weather & fog.
o Bring beach gear & chairs to enjoy the rest of the day on the beach!

OTHER SURF FEST ACTIVITIES
o Free Yoga on the Beach, 11am-1pm (see check-in tent)
o Surf Contests + Surfboard & Gear Raffle + Massages
o Pro Exhibition Surf Heat
o Live Music from Pollo del Mar, the Corsairs and the Skegs
o Info & Schedule at www.ncwsc.com

FOOD:
There are plenty of places to eat in walking distance at the adjacent malls, including:
Taco Bell, Round Table Pizza, Starbucks, Donut Time, La Playa Mexican, Nona's Kitchen..

PACIFICA WEATHER FORECAST:
Sat : Sunny but with Areas of morning low clouds near the ocean. High 69° F / Low 56° F

SURF FORECAST
2-3 ft - knee to waist high and fair conditions (per www.surfline.com; www.surfpulse.com)
Or call the SONLIGHT surf shop surf eport: 650-359-0353 (updated daily at 7am)

SATURDAY 9/11 CLINICS

Please check-in 30 minutes prior to your clinic.
Look for the "Clinic Check-In" signs by the Girls Adventure Out tent.

7:30AM __#1 BEGINNER LEARN-T0-SURF CLINIC

7:30AM__#2 INTERMEDIATE CLINIC

Please check-in 30 minutes prior to your clinic.
Look for the "Clinic Check-In" signs by the Girls Adventure Out tent.

10:30AM__#3 BEGINNER LEARN-T0-SURF CLINIC

10:30AM__#4 INTERMEDIATE SURF CLINIC

Please check-in 30 minutes prior to your clinic.
Look for the "Clinic Check-In" signs by the Girls Adventure Out tent.

1:30PM__#5 BEGINNER LEARN-T0-SURF CLINIC

1:30PM __#6 INTERMEDIATE CLINIC

Please check-in 30 minutes prior to your clinic.
Look for the "Clinic Check-In" signs by the Girls Adventure Out tent.

2:30PM _#7 BEGINNER LEARN-T0-SURF CLINIC