Me & Swiss Students Who On Tour Took The Curriculum And Bought Equipment Upon return To Surf Europe!!! Me & Courtney After Completion Of Her Curriculum This Summer 2011!!! EMILY "THE KENTUKIAN" TOTALLY STOKED AFTER TAKING LESSONS ON VACATION! She Plans On Surfing In The Future And Where Ever She Goes She Will Have All The Basics In And Know How, When Where And Be On The Correct Board Sizes! Daniel Instructor-Alex Student-Cody Student-Zach Instructor Who Took The Curriculum And Got All Set Up!!! Kira & I Did 10 Lessons Together And Bought All Of Her Equipment And Became A Surfer!  From:   Gary Lozonne <lozonne@ca.rr.com>         [ add to contacts ]  To:  surf@newportsurfschool.com  Cc:  Date:  Sunday, October 16, 2011 06:39 pm  Subject:  !st Lesson Attachments:  Text version of this message. (571B)  Hi Matt, Had a great time on the water today thanks to you and your methods of  teaching..............you da man! I'm stoked to say the least and can't  wait to get back out. If I already had a board, I would be going  tomorrow..........oh well, I can wait another week or so.....I hope. My  son was at the Point this morning and said it was sweet!! Gotta  go..........just wanted to say thanks for the quality start and I look  forward to more of your knowledgeable lessons. My life now has a huge  new aspect to it.....................I'm hooked!! Best regards, Gary Hi Matt, Thanks for the lessons.  I think I've found a challenging new hobby.  I'll definitely try getting down to Doheny and see how it goes.  I'll get the reps in and go from there.   Please thank Sarah, Parker, and Kyle again for me. They were very helpful in getting me up to speed, and patient with me.  They are great instructors.  Jim On Wed, May 18, 2011 at 10:17 AM, <surf@newportsurfschool.com> wrote: Hi Jim, Just keep on working on the timing pop up, You'll get it as You practice. Be sure to get down to Doheny, it's the best beginner wave in the county. It picks up a south swell and this weekend should be good. It was a pleasure getting You totally dialed in and that You stepped up and got new killer equipment. Thanks again & Keep Surfing, Matt Matt, This is a great pic.  thanks so much.   I attached a few pics for you as well.   We'll definitely connect again before our next trip.  Penelope is already excited looking at surfboards at Jack's!   A big thanks again to you and Anise for the excellent teaching.  I recommended your school already to a very interested mom.  I let her know about your minimum curriculum. By the way, I never thanked you and Anise for an excellent job at distracting Penelope from the injured surfer on the beach last Friday.    I saw your actions and was very impressed.   Have a great rest of the summer.  Lisa From: surf@newportsurfschool.com To: lisacards@msn.com Date: Sat, 23 Jul 2011 17:15:39 +0000 Subject: Lessons Hi Lisa, Attached is a very cute pic of Penelope & Anise posed together before hitting the water. I didn't get a hot shot of her dropping into a set wave but You may have taken a couple of shots of Her on the wave riding some insides. It was a pleasure to hang out and teach Penelope the basics this week and my hope is that She will come back and continue and get geared up since She is going to be a surfer!!! When ready get her set up with the "Curriculum" so I can advance Her in a very short time frame. She'll be totally stoked, I guarantee it!  See You next time, Matt  From:   tim ziesmer          [ add to contacts ]  To:  surf@newportsurfschool.com  Cc:  Date:  Monday, September 20, 2010 05:47 pm  Subject:  Re: surf lesson 4 Matt, Thank you so much for most excellent lessons, I know what to do now and can do it (sometimes, I know I need way more practice).   I made a wise choice to learn from probably the best.  I'll most likely ask for another lesson when I'm ready.   Please tell Teddy thanks for me, he's great.  And extra thanks for taking me to Jack's for the wetsuit, it is right. Tim -----Original Message----- From: surf@newportsurfschool.com Sent: Sep 17, 2010 10:58 AM To: Tim Ziesmer Subject: Re: surf lesson 4 Hi Tim,   You are confirmed Sept. 18th. @ 7:00 A.M. for the fourth lesson of the Curriculum.   See You Tomorrow,   Matt -----Original Message----- From: Tim Ziesmer [mailto:mojofrog@earthlink.net] Sent: Thursday, September 16, 2010 06:00 PM To: surf@newportsurfschool.com Subject: surf lesson 4 Matt, I'm set for the fourth lesson on Saturday. Will that be okay? Tim Ziesmer Thanks Matt, it was a pleasure being a student of yours. Keep your business just as it is, raw, genuine, and quality. I now feel confident to go out safely and rent on my own, which is the goal I had going in. All the best, Bill On Sun, Dec 5, 2010 at 8:43 AM, <surf@newportsurfschool.com> wrote: Hi Bill & Ryan,   It was a pleasure to surf and teach You Guy's during the Curriculum. Hope You stick with it and get Your equipment some day. When ready give a call and I'll set You up. You can always do the rental option too.   Thanks for the biz & Keep Surfing,   Matt  From:   Martha Alvarado <marthaalvaradophd@gmail.com>         [ add to contacts ]  To:  surf@newportsurfschool.com  Cc:  Date:  Saturday, August 28, 2010 09:45 am  Subject:  Re: Lessons Attachments:  Text version of this message. (270B) Dear Matt, We are also very happy because we met you. You are a very professional teacher and very human person. We are very thankful for your time and your teachings. Take care and I will write you when we I want you to take Kamilla for advance classes.  Hugs, Martha Hi Matt, I also enjoyed learning from you and getting the fundamentals right! I hope to build upon these and keep practicing...I'll definitely get in touch when I step up to the next level and am ready to buy the next board.. I'll definitely see you out in water one of these days! Thanks a lot. Perry. From: info@newportsurfschool.com To: perrykaila@hotmail.com Date: Thu, 13 May 2010 18:21:40 +0000 Subject: Lessons Hi Perry, It was a pleasure to teach You how to surf. It is always more exciting for Me when clients sign up for the Curriculum and complete the four lessons and get all necessary gear too! Keep practicing and have fun!   See You out in the water, Matt   Hi Matt,   Thanks again for all the surf coaching and instruction, I had a blast and learned a lot. I crashed a few times but it was exciting. I'm hoping to come down in August again depending upon how much I save up this summer. If not August, then maybe December or February. I'll definitely be back though to pick up a board with you and get some more instruction.   Vim   From: To: vimalkeshvara@hotmail.com Date: Tue, 16 Feb 2010 23:11:28 +0000 Subject: Re: Lesson Confirmation Thanks so much Matt. He had a great time, and was surprised he was able to progress so much in a short time. Great teaching! My daughter is going back to Germany too but we sure will keep you in mind for later, and will recommend you to others! Thanks again! Nancy ------Original Message------ From: Matt Binswanger To: Nancy Bushnell ReplyTo: Subject: Lessons Sent: Jan 6, 2010 9:50 AM Good Morning Nancy, Thanks for the opportunity to teach martin, We had fun! If Martin's girl friend I recollect Your daughter may need some lessons just give a call? Thanks again & Keep Surfing, Matt 949-760-1430 newportsurfschool.com Matt it was perfect exactly what I was hoping for I will definitely look you up next time I am here and hopefully I can get all four classes..I was really happy the last two times I got up on the board..thanks again for all ur great tips! Bob ------Original Message------ From: Matt Binswanger To: bobpr10@yahoo.com Subject: Lesson Sent: Nov 5, 2009 1:46 PM Bob, looks like You had a good time! I was pleased to give You some pointers to make Your surfing experience a better one. The follow up's are designed like the Curriculum so next time I'll bring a couple of boards to do a board assessment in case You start surfing back east? Thanks & See Ya next time, Matt 949-760-1430 newportsurfschool.com Sent from my Verizon Wireless BlackBerry Matt, Thank you for taking the time with Lauren and providing a great surfing experience.  She really enjoyed her time with you and both of your instructors.  We really appreciate how professional and thorough you and your staff were with Lauren.  She can't wait to get her gear and catch some waves.  Thanks again and enjoy Bali. Thad   > From: > To: tbud@hotmail.com > Date: Tue, 18 Aug 2009 23:51:16 +0000 > Subject: Lessons > > Hey Thad, > > Thanks for the biz. It was a pleasure to teach Lauren the past few days. Be sure to get Her a killer 9' - 21" - 2 1/2" long board. A high performance light with a strong gloss coat. > > Keep Surfing Lauren, > > Matt & Staff Matt, Thanks for taking the time with me over the last 4 days. I learned more in that time period than I have in the last year on teaching myself. I plan on surfing for the rest of my life and hopefully get to travel the world like you. Keep in touch...I will be back in Newport in the next year or so for some touch up lessons. See you soon, Roger Hi Matt, Pleasure was all mine, had a ton of fun. My hats off to you and your staff. Jeff was a class act. Will see you when i am back down for more surfing. Eric Hi Matt Thanks for teaching Lichi. I will contact you if he wants to take follow up lessons after his return from China. Regards Heidi Peng Leoch Battery Corp Thank you Matt!  I have greatly enjoyed these last two weeks learning how to surf and I am very happy to be all prepared now on my own :)  Thank you for all of your advice.  Sincerely,   Claudia Hello from Girl Scout Troop 448 Just a quick note to say thanks so much for the wonderful memories that you helped create for Girl Scout Troop 448.  They had a wonderful time and have continued to speak highly of that day and of the teachers at Newport Surf School.   Attached are a couple of picture we promised to send you.  I've also put together a video that I put on youtube. I hope you find it enjoyable.   Again, thanks so much!   Deb Miller & Kelly Wood on behalf of Troop 448 Hi matt Back in NYC far away from the sun and sand of california. Thanks very much for the instruction. We got out a bunch over the rest of the week and applied what we learned. We both got some great rides on the thigh high swell at the pier- perfect waves for practicing. I think we learned more in two days with you than over the last six months in new York. See you next time we come west. Have a great 2009 and go Chargers Richard and Lisa Hi Matt! It's Yasmin Baker (from Dubai). My family and I extended our time in Vegas and unfortunately that meant we have no time to come surfing since were busy packing to go home! However, I'd like to thank you (and the surf instructors) for an AWESOME experience learning to surf! We are coming back to Newport next summer so you'll definately see us then, and I might come down for spring break! I want to thank you again and wish you all the best! Yasmin (or saymin or minsay or silvia or....etc;)  Matt, I had a great time taking lessons from you.  I think that I really learned a lot while I was out there.  I think that I will try to get to the wave pool back home and see if that comes close to the real thing.  Thanks again for the lesson I really enjoyed myself. Have a great day, Eric On Fri, Jul 11, 2008 at 4:48 AM, Matt Binswanger wrote: Eric, It's time to step up and go to the next level. Call me when ready. Say thanks to Beth for the biz. Keep Surfing, Matt 949-760-1430 newportsurfschool.com Hey Matt,   Thank you so much for the email. It has been a pleasure meeting you! David and I really appreciated your expertise, insight and no nonsense approach to the lessons. Learning to surf has been a dream come true for us. We look forward to surfing as often as we can!   We are pumped for Maui in May and will be back to SoCal at the end of June for two weeks. We will send you an email before we come as I'm pretty sure we will be wanting to get some boards.   Please give our best to Alex and Regina as well. They were both fantastic!   Thank you again and if you ever head north for either surf or ski/snowboard we would love to have you as our guest.   All the best, Lisa & David Musto Abbotsford, B.C.   Dear Matt: Thanks! The girls also enjoyed their time with you. Unfortunately "vacation is over" and yesterday we flew home to Baltimore. Should our spring break plans take us back to Newport Beach next year we will surely look you up for some follow-up. I am confident that the girls will try to practice what you taught them when we are up in Maine this summer. Thanks again. Betsy Brennen Matt, We had a blast! You and your guys were awesome. -Bob Koontz Matt, Our group had a great time attending your surf school and having the opportunity to learn some basic steps to surfing.  Being from Minnesota this was the first time my children had seen the ocean much less experienced surfing.  They all thought it was fun and your program helped them to succeed and become confident in their abilities.  We appreciated you having two instructors available and splitting the group up between the younger cousins and older cousins.  Thanks again and if we are in Newport again we will certainly give you a call. -Amber Smith, Plymouth, MN Thanks for all your help with the lessons and being patient.  I know it's a struggle.  I haven't bought a board yet but I still have my measurements.  Mark is already considering our next trip to be a surf trip.  Hey maybe we will do Bali! Aloha, Rebecca Hey Matt - The girls had a great time, thanks. We will let you know the next time we are in town to get some additional lessons or board rentals. Thanks - Dave Thanks Matt, I had fun my kids had fun and we were all able to surf. It was really a great day of family fun.  Thanks, Jack Matt, I had a wonderful time learning the basic to surfing,I can't wait to go again. You and your guys were great. When I go back down to Newport I will be giving you a call so I can surf some more. I also want my husband and daughter to learn from you and your guys. Thanks again, Liz V, Brentwood, CA Yes, thanks for asking. I would like to get her back for a full week or two session with you, will let you know if our travel plans work out next summer. Lizz Matt, Your extensive surfing experience really adds so much to your lessons that you can't find anywhere else. Thanks for all the help and tips! -Renee   Hi Matt,   Patrice had a great time...God willing we'll be there this time next year with Patrice's brother John.   Blessing's to you on a wonderful wedding but more importantly a Wonderful life together!   With warm regard, Dana & Patrice McKinnon