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We took a lesson from Dorian who was patient and friendly. All 4 of us got up thanks to his instruction! We then proceeded to go back every day for surfboards and boogie boards. Thanks to Pato’s we had plenty of cheap entertainment for the week and we saw Dorian all over town - and he was just as friendly to us as he was during the lesson.…
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Date of experience: March 2020
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Our experience at Pato’s was great! Mairin is an incredible instructor, 3 of our kids (5,6,8) went out and were able to catch a few waves, and you have access to the boards for 5 days after your lesson!
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Date of experience: March 2020
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Myself and my 2 boys ages 11 and 8 have had the pleasure of surfing with Sonja. The lessons are app 1,5 hours and start with theory, then practice in the water and finally a quick wrap up at the end. Sonja is very good with the children even though the youngest doesn’t speak English. She uses a lot of articulation to help them understand. She’s also good at giving tips, when you explain her the problem you are facing, she can explain how to correct it. All in all a very good teacher. …
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Date of experience: February 2020
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My two children (8 & 11) had a great lesson, and I was able to get a nice intermediate lesson too as I have some experience surfing already. Being able to use the boards for 5 days included in the lesson makes it a really good deal. Very relaxed and laid back vibe (they were totally cool with me taking a board for a couple of days before my lesson without paying up front or anything). Samara has perfect waves for beginners, although more advanced surfers might want to visit nearby beaches for bigger waves and longer rides.…
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Date of experience: January 2020
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Surf school! Easy to follow along the instructions, knowledgeable instructors. And the people are super friendly and helpful! Definitely a great place to start to learn how to surf!
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Date of experience: November 2019
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