Free Surf & Stand Up Paddle Lessons
Free surf and stand up paddle lessons every Saturday, 7:00 to 9:00 AM, on Deerfield Beach. No catch: instruction, boards, and all equipment are included. All ages and experience levels are welcome as long as you can swim. Register online or in the store.
How the Free Saturday Lesson Works
Registration: 6:30 - 7:00 AM
Setup and intro: 7:00 - 7:30 AM
Lesson and beach time: 7:30 - 9:00 AM
Check-in and meeting point: Island Water Sports, 1985 NE 2nd Street, Deerfield Beach, FL 33441
Stop in at the shop first for your wristband and your surfboard or paddleboard, then we all walk down to the beach as a group and meet on the north side of the Deerfield Beach International Fishing Pier.
Pro tip: arrive early to score free parking in our lot until 9:00 AM.
Complete the Waiver Before You Paddle Out
Every participant needs a completed waiver. If the student is a minor, a parent or legal guardian must complete it. One waiver covers you for 12 months; after that, only your wristband is needed. Complete it online ahead of time, or fill one out at the store.
Missed the Free Class? Join the Saturday Drop-In Session
If registration fills up, you can still surf with us the same morning. The paid drop-in group session runs Saturdays, 11:00 AM to 12:30 PM, at $35 per student with all gear provided. Each session needs a minimum of 5 students, and if the waves are flat we switch to stand up paddleboarding.
Ready for More? Private and Group Lessons
Take your surfing further with a private surf lesson ($99 for 1.5 hours) or book the Saturday group slot for your family, friends, or party. We also teach stand up paddleboarding, skimboarding, and skateboarding. Every program is on the lessons hub.
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Free Lesson FAQ
Do I need to register for the free lesson?
Yes. Register online or in the store beforehand. Class sizes are capped at 35 surf students and 10 paddle students, and online registration closes once the class fills.
Is the Saturday lesson really free?
Completely free, as it has been for the past 30 years. Instruction and all equipment are included, and there is nothing to buy.
Do you provide the surfboards and paddleboards?
Yes, all gear is included with the free class. You are welcome to bring your own board if you prefer.
What if I cannot swim?
Swimming ability is required for everyone in the water. All ages and experience levels are welcome as long as you can swim.
What happens if the free class is full?
You can join the paid drop-in group session the same morning, Saturdays from 11:00 AM to 12:30 PM, at $35 per student with all gear provided.
Where do we meet?
Check in first at Island Water Sports, 1985 NE 2nd Street, Deerfield Beach, to get your wristband and board. Then the whole class walks down together and meets on the north side of the Deerfield Beach International Fishing Pier.
Island Water Sports
1985 NE 2nd Street
Deerfield Beach, FL 33441
Phone: 954-427-4929