Check our 2022 Gift Guide for the surfers in your life! With the holidays just around the corner, many of us are scrambling to come up with meaningful gift ideas for the important people in our lives. We are big believers in gifting experiences as we find it a more personal and meaningful way to let people know how much we care for and appreciate them.
Read MoreWe cannot tell you how many lessons we teach who have a horror story about surfing with a friend or significant other. It is very common for friends and spouses to forget about their “lesson” once in the water. Often people are left to fend for themselves amongst the waves, the crowd, and the hazards with little to no knowledge on etiquette, board control, or even the basics about wave riding, paddling, or popping up. It’s a recipe for disaster and often leaves folks reluctant to sign up for a proper surf lesson.
Read MoreAlmost everything about surfing is intimidating. Communities seem too tight knit to become a part of, certain boards seem way too difficult to ride, some waves look too scary to ride, and deciphering a surf forecast seems reserved for wicked smart folks. But the more time you spend immersing yourself in surfing and the ocean, the more you realize it isn’t that scary. This may be the longest guide we have written, but we hope you find it helpful.
Read MoreEast coast surfers spend countless hours fantasizing about the next hurricane swell to bless their beach with pumping surf. Living in Charleston as a surfer is no different. Summer’s are spent on longboards anticipating the first real swell sometime in August or September. So what is the difference between a “normal” swell and a hurricane swell. In this quick guide we will go over several important things to know. If you are not sure if you are ready for one of these swells or you do not want to tackle it by yourself be sure to book a Coaching Surf Session with Isla.
Read MoreLooking for a fun team building activity for your staff or team at work? Look no further, because Isla Surf School has you covered! We offer an all inclusive experience that makes everything from booking to the actual event a breeze for you and your team. All you need to do is show up for the big day, we have the rest covered.
Read MoreIf you are in the Charleston area, you are most definitely aware that summer has arrived. We have had some blistering temps, but luckily it looks to be cooling down a tad in the back half of this week.
Dreaming of summertime bliss is a norm in America. Everyone has fond memories of their summer break as kids and even as adults we crave the more relaxed and warmer summer months. Summer and the beach are synonymous, but what does it mean to be a surfer in summer and why would Charleston be the right place for a surf vacation this summer?
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