Tony Silvagni Surf School
Tony Silvagni Surf School
Tony Silvagni Surf School
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8:00 AM - 9:00 PM
Monday
8:00 AM - 9:00 PM
Tuesday
8:00 AM - 9:00 PM
Wednesday
8:00 AM - 9:00 PM
Thursday
8:00 AM - 9:00 PM
Friday
8:00 AM - 9:00 PM
Saturday
8:00 AM - 9:00 PM
Sunday
8:00 AM - 9:00 PM
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Private/group surf lessons, surf camps, kayak/paddleboard tours, and our business offers free delivery and pick up on beach equipment of the following items our business rents: beach chairs and umbrellas with drink holder tables, surfboards, paddleboards, kayaks, bikes, skimboards, bodyboards, coolers and so much more. Our shop has retail items including sunscreen, hats, t-shirts/sweatshirts, rashguards, surf accessories, drinks, and so much more. Come visit us!
Carolina Beach, North Carolina
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2024
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Lisa G
Charlottesville, VA56 contributions
Jun 2022
If you want to rent bikes or beach umbrella/chair packages, you MUST call Tony Silvagni. My only regret? Not getting bikes for the entire week we were there.
I called to check out the prices and was pleasantly surprised that they were reasonable, AND that baskets, helmets and locks were included. It was a busy day but Tony himself gave me all the information since his employees were all helping others. Then, Tony and an employee delivered the bikes to our beach house! They got us set up, made sure our helmets fit, and even gave us a few free hours. They picked the bikes up the day after our rental was over. This could not have been any easier! I just wish we'd had the bikes all week.
We also got beach chairs and an umbrella for a day. Again, super easy on our end of things--we asked for them to be near a certain entrance point and they were there waiting for us.
You can't go wrong with this outfit. Tony is a young man but has a very mature head for business.
I called to check out the prices and was pleasantly surprised that they were reasonable, AND that baskets, helmets and locks were included. It was a busy day but Tony himself gave me all the information since his employees were all helping others. Then, Tony and an employee delivered the bikes to our beach house! They got us set up, made sure our helmets fit, and even gave us a few free hours. They picked the bikes up the day after our rental was over. This could not have been any easier! I just wish we'd had the bikes all week.
We also got beach chairs and an umbrella for a day. Again, super easy on our end of things--we asked for them to be near a certain entrance point and they were there waiting for us.
You can't go wrong with this outfit. Tony is a young man but has a very mature head for business.
Written August 10, 2022
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Marilyn G
Wilmington, NC30 contributions
Jul 2022
Tony has a beach chair & umbrella rental service and he does a very good job. We rented two chairs and an umbrella for a week and every morning our chairs were set up in a very good location just behind the high tide line insuring us of a good spot on the beach which was very helpful on a crowded beach. Every evening, they pick them up. My only concern is I don't believe they clean them in anyway, and with this monkey pox coming to NC, that could be a problem.
Written July 10, 2022
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p_shawn1234
Charlotte, NC18 contributions
Sep 2022
I went with my 15-year old daughter for private, 1:1 surfing lessons with Tony's school. We had Jon B. and Calli for our instructors and they were amazing! The on-land instructions were quick (10 minutes or so) and then we were in the water.
For our experience, the instructor was with us the entire time and gave us a push out into the wave, told you when to paddle, and then yelled when to "pop-up" on the board. This was super helpful, and it's clear their goal is to get you up on the wave and enjoying the ride.
My daughter rented a surf board from Tony's shop after the lessons and surfing is definitely much more difficult without an experienced surfer telling you which wave to ride AND giving you that much needed push. We would totally take lessons again from Tony's school.
Sidenote, when we returned our rented board, Tony was there at the front desk and thanked us for our business. Tony is a genuine person who cares about every person who walks through that door. What an awesome experience!
For our experience, the instructor was with us the entire time and gave us a push out into the wave, told you when to paddle, and then yelled when to "pop-up" on the board. This was super helpful, and it's clear their goal is to get you up on the wave and enjoying the ride.
My daughter rented a surf board from Tony's shop after the lessons and surfing is definitely much more difficult without an experienced surfer telling you which wave to ride AND giving you that much needed push. We would totally take lessons again from Tony's school.
Sidenote, when we returned our rented board, Tony was there at the front desk and thanked us for our business. Tony is a genuine person who cares about every person who walks through that door. What an awesome experience!
Written September 8, 2022
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courtcord
Blue Rock, OH171 contributions
Jul 2022 • Family
I booked the group surfing lesson for my nephews for their birthday and they had the best experience. Their first time surfing and they had individual instructors to make sure they had the attention they needed to help them get up and ride the waves. They want to do it again next year and I can’t recommend them enough. Special shout out to John B, Nik, and Daniel who made a little boy, who was really nervous about the water, so proud to ride a wave all the way to shore. Beyond happy with the lesson.
Written July 20, 2022
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Julie B
2 contributions
May 2021 • Family
I just wanted to thank the staff @ Tony Silvagni Surf Shop. We rented an umbrella from them and when we went to the beach this morning we so enjoyed it and we’re thankful we did. They even had the umbrella up shortly after I called them! Unfortunately, when we were getting ready to go back down later today, we looked and a group had “squatted” under our umbrella! Before we could call, someone from Tony’s arrived in an attempt to ask them to move. Evidently, they would not and the young lady came back to put another umbrella up for us. They even extended our time to 7 pm! They certainly can’t control what inconsiderate people do, but they sure tried to make things better!! Thank you so much!
Written May 23, 2021
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Egan O
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Jun 2024 • Family
Carolina Beach is a nice little beach town with a lovely campground in Carolina Beach State Park. But the reason we will come back here more than any other is the Tony Silvagni Surf School. They operate at a level of professionalism we've not experienced at other places we've experienced around the world, from beach clubs and sailing camps. Our four kids (aged 12, 10, 8 and 6) did the surf camp during a week when the waves were unseasonably rough. They had an incredible time, surfing when it was appropriate, boogie boarding, body surfing or just messing about with their incredible instructors Sophie, Serranna, Mason and Preston. They learnt a lot, not just about the act of surfing, but about how to handle the waves and what activities are appropriate when. And they had an absolute blast throughout. Meanwhile at no point did I feel that they were anything less than safe and fully looked after. The experience, from Tony himself, to the office team and the instructors, has been nothing short of excellent and at the kids' insistence we've booked another trip down to Carolina Beach already.
Written June 21, 2024
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Victoria N
1 contribution
Sep 2023 • Couples
Exceptional experience! Neither my husband or I had touched a surfboard before this private lesson. Dylan and John B were fun and knowledgeable instructors. They eased my fears quickly and had us catching waves in no time!! And although Tony was competing in a surfing event, he responded to my initial text very quickly to get the session scheduled. Highly recommend this school!!
Written October 2, 2023
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kellie m
9 contributions
Aug 2024 • Family
AWESOME!! Must do surf lessons when in Carolina Beach! Tony was great from the first phone call! Our 18, 16 and their 2 friends, 18 & 16 took lessons from Tony’s surf Carolina Beach on 8/15/2024 and the team was incredible!
Sarah Smith - the best! Took time with my hesitant daughter, Aubrey, who ended being the first post lessons and surf to ask to rent a board! She is patient, kind, fun, an awesome instructor, a great presence all around! And they are new instagram friends! Thank you Sarah!!!
Scott Strickland - love Scott! He and my son, Avery, hit it off from the get go! Great instructor! Instilling a new found love for the sport, my son has already been searching for a board to buy!
John Benet - Epitome of laid back and easy going! A great instructor! Let Jake take the reins on his own as soon as he saw fit. That happened pretty quickly with his instructions.
Colin Moore - Aiden’s instructor was on it! Aiden said he was - well I keep using this word, but when it fits… GREAT!
Gus Hertz - pretty remarkable in his own right (read his bio) gave the initial on the sand instructions! Quick and effective, they hit the water in no time!
Thanks again to Tony and his crew for the AWESOME experience!
Sarah Smith - the best! Took time with my hesitant daughter, Aubrey, who ended being the first post lessons and surf to ask to rent a board! She is patient, kind, fun, an awesome instructor, a great presence all around! And they are new instagram friends! Thank you Sarah!!!
Scott Strickland - love Scott! He and my son, Avery, hit it off from the get go! Great instructor! Instilling a new found love for the sport, my son has already been searching for a board to buy!
John Benet - Epitome of laid back and easy going! A great instructor! Let Jake take the reins on his own as soon as he saw fit. That happened pretty quickly with his instructions.
Colin Moore - Aiden’s instructor was on it! Aiden said he was - well I keep using this word, but when it fits… GREAT!
Gus Hertz - pretty remarkable in his own right (read his bio) gave the initial on the sand instructions! Quick and effective, they hit the water in no time!
Thanks again to Tony and his crew for the AWESOME experience!
Written August 19, 2024
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Heather T
4 contributions
Jun 2022
Chair/Umbrella rental: At Carolina Beach, we called each night before (we were there less than a week) and ordered the chairs and umbrella. Totally dependable service. Quick to answer the phone, polite, and the chairs were there the next morning as promised.
Written July 14, 2022
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Claudia S
1 contribution
May 2023 • Friends
My friend & I had a surfing lesson last week and had a blast. There was an option for private or public lessons, and we chose private. Both our surf instructors were great and encouraging. Tony gave us some instructions before we went down to the beach and was so friendly and knowledgeable. We definitely recommend if you’re looking for a fun surf lesson experience!
Written May 15, 2023
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what are the prices for a chair and 2 umbrellas
Written April 12, 2019
How much does the surf lessons cost?
Written August 26, 2018
We did group lessons; $40 for a hour. Well worth it!
Written August 27, 2018
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