Suft lessons at Typhoon Lagoon

[FeeleyFans]

Has anyone done the surf lessons at Typhoon Lagoon? My son is 10 and is an OK swimmer. I'm wondering if he will be Ok with taking these lessons.

Thanks!

 

[SamRoc]

My daughter just did this in October and loved it. Its run by a surf school from Cocoa Beach. She has surfed before, but is still learning. The class was great. There were all ages and levels there. One boy looked like he was a professional and there were a group of girls who were beginners who just wanted to have fun. The groups are small and you get about 10 chances to surf. They put you in the water 2 at a time and you get 2 chances then swim out and the next 2 go in. They do this about 5 times if there is enough time and if everyone moves quick enough! The instructors swim behind you and give you a push just as the wave in the pool is started, making it easier. It starts very early, I think about 630 am, make sure you pick a warm day to do this! Have fun.

 

[parrothead365]

My DS was 11 when he did it and had a blast. It is very safe and well run. I would suggest a rash guard as the boards are a little rough and it can get a little cool at 6:30 in the morning.

 

[dis2cruise]

is the water heated? we will be going in march.

 

[AJKMOM]

The water is heated, but, unfortunately, the air might not be. You have to get out sometime.

 

[hockey mom]

The water is heated. My kids just did this a few weeks ago and it was cold but they had a huge heater to warm you up once out of the water.

I will say that my 11yr old son is a fair swimmer and he was exhausted 3/4 through. It is hard swimming against the waves for your second attempt.

My teen girls liked it better but were very stiff and sore the next day.