Matt the Style Master Surfing in Kangu Bali - 2006 Me and Kira Who Took Ten Lessons and Became a Surfer! 43 Years of Surfing and 25 Years Teaching Experience. See Bio Page. All Classes are Private - Semi Private. No More than Two Students Per One Instructor. No More than Ten Students to Avoid Over Crowding and Unsafe Conditions.   Minimum Age Requirement: Ten Years. Kid's Must be Private for Safety Reasons. Premium Surf Tech Boards and Full Suits Available Not Cheap Foamies! Classes Offered Year Round Monday - Saturday. Summer Start Time: 7:00 A.M. June - September. Winter Start Time: 8:00 A.M. October - May. N.S.S. is Permitted, Licensed, C.P.R. Certified and Insured. MISSION STATEMENT: Newport Surf School is a real surf school and for those who are ready to learn all the basics and fundamentals as described in the outline. I have spent many years knowing what works for every individual and designed lesson plans to advance the novice in a very condensed time frame so they can surf on their own without floundering for years! I enjoy and do My best teaching when I know that My students are really pumped about surfing and are eager to learn then start surfing with the correct equipment I have guided them to buy. I put all of My 43 years experience to make Your experience a once in a life time chance with real pro's to get to the next level with superior instruction. Don't fight and struggle and go to some friend, city program with appointed inferior staff or a dude out of a shop or on the beach. Sign up for My school and be taught correctly the first time! LESSONS AND THE "CURRICULUM": I prefer to teach advanced informative technical individual lessons as described in the Curriculum outline and structure for those who are committed and ready to learn how to surf because it is My specialty.  As an option You may try out surfing with an intro start up "Trial Lesson". I offer the "Trial Lesson" to accommodate first timers, tourists or those who are thinking about getting into surfing. In the trial lesson just learn the basics to get started. For those who are ready, I do recommend at least a couple of lessons to get a board assessment and then follow up with a couple to complete the process. There is so much detail in My lessons that it does take a minimum of four lessons to teach the basics and fundamentals to ensure that a good enough foundation is acquired to surf on Your own. I give the opportunity to take the lessons one at a time. CURRICULUM: In the specialized signature Four Lesson Curriculum I have designed, learn all the basics and fundamentals from beginner, intermediate to advanced levels. From lesson one to the final fourth You will progress and learn all the necessary  basics, fundamentals, aspects, secrets, and tips as described in the outline. I prefer to teach the Curriculum then the teaching level is increased because I know the student is serious to learn then purchase their own equipment. It is very important to get a board assessment which takes a minimum of two lessons to acquire. It is recommended the four lesson Curriculum for the novice who is ready to get into the sport of surfing. This is why it is very important to take four lessons so that technical advice on gear, secrets, wave tracking and tips so that I have enough time to work with You. Many who go through the surf school attest that they should have received a board assessment before they purchased wrong board dimensions from unqualified sources thus they have to sell the board and then purchase the correct board size! Safety, Equipment and Wave Tracking is covered in detail which takes a minimum of four lessons to attain. Ocean Training, Wave Knowledge too is vital to insure proper positioning in the line up and timing to catch waves. This specialized detailed program is very informative and technical information is given to insure that You purchase proper equipment, wave knowledge and safety. After the lessons, You will be properly geared up with the right equipment too! During the Curriculum since the commitment level is high, I will guide You in buying all gear so I can teach You on Your own board. There is no pressure though to buy Your equipment because I provide suits and boards. In just four lessons I will reduce your learning curve by five to ten years.  OUTLINE: Safety & Etiquette: I emphasize the hazards of surfing, etiquette, rules of conduct. Equipment: Board assessment of what dimensions I would recommend. Tips on all gear.  Wave Tracking, Meteorology: How surf is created. Where to surf. When to surf. Ocean Training: Learn timing, when to pop up, proper board positioning, pivot turn, turtle dive, how to turn and go right and left. Set up for the timing of when to take off on the wave, tips on how to time through sets and drop down the face of the`wave.  COST: Individual Lessons: $125.00 Per Student. Curriculum: $450.00 Per Student. Series of Lessons: I offer five or more lessons who want to shave off even more years of struggling at a reduced price of $100.00 per lesson.  Private - Private Lessons Offered: $150.00 Per Lesson - $600.00 For the Curriculum. Board and Suit Fee: $15 board & $10.00 suit until You get Your own equipment. Waived for the first couple of lessons or the Trial Lesson. In Shop Consultation on equipment purchases after a board assessment: $100.00 All lessons are private with no more than two students to one Instructor ratio up to ten students. LESSON STRUCTURE 30 MINUTES: Getting ready and preparation of waxing up the boards, getting suited up and warm up. Then I cover the land beach instruction which includes tips on safety, equipment and meteorology - Wave Tracking, proper board positioning and standing up properly. 1 HOUR: Ocean training in which I teach when to stand up, timing of waves and when to paddle out, pivot turn and how to go down the face of the wave, how to turn and go right and left, etiquette on being in the right of way and also tips on safety as described in the outline.   30 MINUTES: Critiquing, question and answer time. How to Schedule Lessons:  I prefer to meet in person to register and schedule lessons. If You are not in the area to schedule and register in person prior to lesson appointments, for Your convenience You can book over the phone and confirm via E-mail. Upon confirmation of dates and time I go through the process of setting up Instructors and days for Your exclusive days reserved in which terms are agreed to. Payment by credit, check or cash is required in advance to schedule. If paying by credit and because I am not retail a 2% processing fee will be added. Please call Me by phone to inquire or schedule lessons.   Matt Binswanger Phone. 949-760-1430 E-mail: info@newportsurfschool.com Mailing: Newport Surf School P.O. Box 843 Corona del Mar, Ca. 92625 Since the school is a private exclusive setting, I make Your experience with minimal distractions as possible. This is why it is important to keep the teaching area only for those who are enrolled in the classes. The essence of the atmosphere I am creating to have fun while in class but to keep the focus because those who are learning want to get all the attention they deserve. If minors are enrolled then one parent or guardian can observe from a distance but are asked not to interact while class is in session. After registration I go to great lengths in scheduling lessons with My Instructors to make the date and time for Your lessons. We can only teach in an exclusive area and in the morning when the surf is clean and uncrowded. This is why out of respect that no changes can be made unless weather is so bad that I need to reschedule. If You want pictures ask Instructors to take them for You. Picture taking or video is not allowed during lessons because I don not want My teaching of lessons compromised or for exhibition. My hope is that We all have fun while taking lessons and respect each other and the "locals" who are enjoying their surfing not to get in their way nor make a scene on the beach too! Newport Surf School Terms Payment by credit card, check or cash is required in advance to confirm scheduled lesson appointments.   Lessons start promptly at designated start time. Students who are late or miss a lesson will be deemed as a no show.  No shows are non refundable. Students who miss or need to reschedule may do so for 50% of the cost of scheduled lesson appointments. After confirmation, it is agreed that scheduled lessons cannot be canceled for any reason. If conditions or severe weather should impact scheduled lessons then lessons will be rescheduled on another morning when conditions are cleaner for surfing.    Minors must have Parent or Guardian present in case of an emergency and may observe from a reasonable distance of ½ distance of where the class is conducted. Newport Surf School is not responsible for care of minors before or after lesson. Observation or picture taking by non participants is not permitted. BEACH LESSONS LOCATION EMILY'S FIRST LESSON OF FOUR!