surf programs

Our surf programs are best for those who are first starting out at surfing or for someone who has been at it for a while but would like some tips to improve. Our expert coaches provide quality surf coaching along with everything you need to know to stay safe and have as much fun as possible in the water. 

WOMENS SURFING PROGRAM

At Girls on Board we strongly believe that surfing is more than a sport, it's a lifestyle. Our Womens programs are the perfect way to get in to surfing or improve your skills whilst keeping active and most importantly having fun with like-minded women in a safe, friendly and non judgemental environment.  Founder Jess Laing has grown up on Phillip Island and has been surfing here for over 27 years.  She has great knowledge of all local beaches and a great understanding and appreciation of being a woman amongst the waves!  All of our expert Surfing Australia Certified female coaches have loads of ocean and surf experience and are passionate about sharing their knowledge and love of the waves with you!

We will meet once a week on a specific day for a set number of weeks. We offer you the skills and knowledge to feel confident in the water. We teach surf safety & awareness skills, board handling skills and correct surfing technique or training to help you improve to the next level.  We guarantee that you'll have lots of fun and leave the program with a big smile and new friends, in and out of the water! 

All participants also gain exclusive access to the 'Girls On Board Surf Club' Facebook Group where you can connect with other members of our programs. 

Group numbers are kept small to ensure you get the most out of each session.

KIDS PROGRAMS - AFTER SCHOOL

In our after school program we offer personalised group lessons tailored to suite participants.  We teach your children how to be safe in the surf as well as the correct surfing technique and coaching to improve their surfing.  This program is best suited to complete beginners or surfers who have had some experience but would like to move to the next level. Founder Jess Laing has grown up on Phillip Island and has been surfing here for over 27 years.  She has great knowledge of all local beaches.  All of our expert Surfing Australia Certified female coaches have loads of ocean and surf experience and are passionate about sharing their knowledge and love of the waves with you! There is more to surfing than riding a wave and we aim to give your children a better understanding of the ocean and how to stay safe in it's ever changing conditions.  We meet once a week in a safe, friendly & FUN environment.

Group numbers are kept small to ensure participants get lots of one on one coaching time.