I have signed up for full 6 week SUP classes with Coastline Adventures. Completed my second session, and now I can cruise along with confidence! Jen and Lance are wonderful instructors! Teaching this 59 yo lady a great skill. Soooo much fun read more

This was fabulous! Two colleagues and I brought ten high school students (all girls) for an outdoor adventure on the water. None of us had any surfing experience. Jennifer, Lance, and Will were fabulous instructors! They worked with us with such care and guidance, and we felt so strong and empowered! We had a few logistical hiccoughs on our end, and Jennifer was great at being flexible and working with us to make the day come together. It was an AMAZING experience! This is a fabulous team. If you have ever had an interest in trying out surfing, give it a try with Coastline Adventures! read more

My daughter and I were total amateurs when we took our private surf lesson. It took a few weeks of checking the ocean but Lance picked the PERFECT day for us newbies. What a GREAT experience! Lance, our instructor, is a born and bred surfer. We quickly learned that although the concepts are simple, the implementation is hard. But Lance was positive and encouraging the whole time! It was great to have a lesson with a genuine surf expert who also imparted many words of history and wisdom in the process. I hope to put the kid into surf camp next year! read more

This was my 1st time, & my husband's 1st time paddle boarding. We honestly didn't know what to expect because we don't know anyone who's done it before. Ray, our instructor was GREAT! We couldn't have asked for a better person to show us the ropes! He's thorough, (without being boring), informative, and, most of all, makes sure you're having fun! I can't say enough good things about Ray. He was so calm & patient, (which was good bcuz balance is important), & my husband and I had a great time! I highly recommend this place for paddle board lessons! Also, they have paddle board fitness & yoga classes! I'm doing my 1st fitness class tomorrow! (Ray is the teacher, too! So excited!) For reference- my husband & I are 31 years old, pretty athletic, & love trying new things. read more

The guys were really nice and helpful. We didn't take a lesson, but they showed us where to go and the local rules for the beach. We are beginners and the 9 foot board was perfect. read more

Came here with my teenage daughter while on vacation We were first time standup paddleboarders. The instructor/guide was so patient and kind no matter how many questions we had Truly a wonderful relaxing and peaceful day He set our fears at ease and went at our pace making everything stress free I highly recommend anyone who may be apprehensive to give paddleboarding and this company a try read more

Ray was awesome! Ray has a excellent base of knowledge that spans many sports. He can give you advise on how to imp prove your paddle boarding experience no matter what your personal level is. Ray is a natural leader and instructor. Loved the lesson and learning about what happened when hurricane Sandy hit the area. I would highly recommend the stand up paddle boarding and look forward to trying it again soon! read more

My two teenage daughters took their first surf lesson with Lance this morning. It was great. Lance's experience not only surfing but with instruction was evident right from the beginning. A true professional and very patient! My daughters can not stop talking about how much fun it was and they want to book another lesson. read more

Coastline Adventures Surfing School - Paddleboarding Near Me - Mantoloking, New Jersey

Overall: When my 16 year old announced he wanted to learn to surf, I was incredulous. He tends to fear ocean sports, but wanted to try. After looking online and calling a surfer friend, Coastline came up. We booked a kids camp, and my son came home totally jazzed. Booked another camp and we are definitely going back for more private lessons too. Location and accessibility: Conveniently located off exit 98 from the NJP, classes meet at Brick Beach III in an easily identifiable area with a well marked company vehicle. Beach access is a ramp- no stairs- which is great if you have a participant or observer with mobility issues. We have a family member in a wheelchair, so we like to check destinations out for this type of accessibility. Ramp has an observation deck area with a bench as well, which is helpful for observers who cannot navigate the sand but still want to watch and enjoy. Equipment: Coastline provides all necessary equipment for fledgling surfers, so no need to purchase a bunch of stuff before you even know if you enjoy the sport. Try before you buy! They provide wetsuits in various sizes, and boards in many different lengths. Boards are all foam tops- great for beginners and seasoned surfers alike. Pricing: Sessions are reasonably priced which makes the sport far more accessible than many schools make it out to be. Instructors also take the time after sessions to discuss best boards, pricing, and practicality of various board types and brands which is very helpful for people who have not had prior experience with the sport and for those on a budget who do not want expense to preclude them from long term participation. COVID and general safety standards: The school is very conscious of COVID guidelines, and they require students be healthy before instruction. They do require written waivers disclosing recent health as well as general health and wellness for each student. They also disclose the possible hazards associated with the sport so participants or parents are aware and can sign off that they understand that this is a lot different than, say, miniature golf, haha! Instructors are also very serious about safety on the water, as well. Before even getting in the water, they drill the students on water safety, board safety, personal safety, and the safety of others around them. They're also serious about checking swimming abilities before heading out. Discussions are had about potential hazards and what to do if one encounters one. Basic board moves are also practiced while still on dry land including body positioning and the proper ways to maneuver the body on the board to accomplish goals and to be as safe as possible. Instructors accompany small groups into the water and stay with them as they paddle out into the waves, guiding them through how to get over waves and how to handle whitewash, etc. They then assist the students in ascertaining which waves to attempt and how, staying with them the whole time, and surfing next to them throughout the process, making sure that the students are safe throughout. Additionally, throughout the water session, an instructor remains on the sand monitoring weather conditions, surf conditions, and making sure that all students are safe and accounted for in the ocean. This is a very serious and safe company. Learning and retention: After water sessions, students reconvene on the sand to discuss what was accomplished or not accomplished and break down the overall session. Dialogues are also had about how to proceed in the sport, and recommendations are made based on individual students' strengths and weaknesses. Learning techniques are student-led. Instead of instructors reiterating the same lessons over and over, they instead employ the use of leading questions so students have to come up with answers on their own. This is proven effective in regular classrooms as it encourages students to really think about what they've learned in order to retain the information they've been taught. It also inspires students to feel empowered that they know the material and can use it effectively independently, as well. This is impressive because it demonstrates that the instructors are not just surfers sharing their craft. They're teachers providing a life skill, too! Add-ons: Coastline employs a photographer if you would like to document the experience, and she is very professional, friendly, and reliable as well. Photo packages are very reasonably priced- seriously, you'd pay more for class photos, and honestly- we all know what those look like. This photographer (we had Tyler) is talented and professional. Her work is impressive. Communication: This company is very communicative by email and text. They kept us appraised of weather conditions and timing. Very friendly, as well! Conclusion: I highly recommend this surf school! We are very satisfied, and we will definitely be booking more sessions! read more

We were there for the 90-min SUP Lesson and Eco tour and it was amazing!!! We are both first timers and found the lesson extremely helpful and made the whole process really smooth. Ray was knowledge, patient and helpful. Highly recommend this to anyone wanting to learn SUP read more

A great surfing school run by competent and caring staff under the direction an owner committed to helping every student have a positive learning experience. Small groups and their knowledge allow them to individualize instruction. I could not have been happier with how they taught my grandson. His coach, Kyle was first class. read more

Meet Lance.. he doesn't care about you and the appointment you made. My girlfriend and I made an appointment for a surf lesson on Thursday, and we were told 2 hours before our appointment that it was cancelled because of "poor conditions"??? (It wasn't raining or anything.) That turned into well how about tomorrow (Friday)? A few spread out text messages.. didn't happen. Saturday maybe? Nope. Stopped texting back all together. Not sure what kind of business they're running, but if you go down to seaside for only 4-5 days and they can't accommodate any of those days after declining the first?? Well I don't know what to tell you. RUN! read more

Amazing day with an amazing staff! I participated in the Women's Surf retreat and it was truly lovely. Even though there were around 7 people in our group, it felt like you were getting individualized tips and attention! I will definitely be going back!!! read more

Jennifer and her team were awesome! Had a surfing lesson scheduled for my husband's 49.5 birthday party in which 7 adults participated. They were professional yet friendly and helpful and everyone enjoyed it. Looking forward to putting my kids in the camp next year! read more

This was a blast! I didn't realize how hard it was to stand up but Ray was amazing. He taught us well and was with us all the way through the class and activities. I loved it. It was an awesome experience! read more

Our instructor was very well versed and informative with the technical aspects of paddleboarding. However, he was abrasive and condecending with his comments and instrictions, even yelling at me a couple of times and commenting about "worrying too much" etc. Totally inappropriate.He was not warm and friendly at all. I emailed the owner before posting this regarding my experience and no one ever responded to me and its been weeks. Wouldn't do it again with this company read more

Came here for the 90 min SUP eco tour with Ray and Jennifer as first timers. It was awesome! They are both funny, nice and very knowledgeable. They'll keep an eye on everyone and help you out if you're struggling. Definitely recommend :) read more

I signed up for a 90 min SUP lesson + ecotour. My instructor Ray was great. He is knowledgeable and good at explaining things. Also took time to make sure I understood everything. read more

We had a great paddle boarding lesson last week. The instructor was extremely helpful and caring at the same time! So glad we did it! Thank you! read more

This was great for a beginner. Ray helped everyone feel comfortable on the board and would troubleshoot as we paddled down the cove. He also let people do their own thing if they were more intermediate skill level. Group size (8) was small enough where everyone could get one-on-one attention, if needed. I would definitely recommend this to anyone interested in learning more about paddleboarding. The 1.5 hrs goes fast- this would be great if a little longer so you have more time in water on your board. Bring heavy duty bug spray! They got me good when by the water's edge and don't forget your water shoes. My only other suggestion to the vendor would be to offer an "experience pic" for the group. Other excursions we have done would sell a pic of you doing the activity- that would've been nice to have for this activity. read more

Great, friendly, knowledgeable team. Teen loved experience and one-on-one attention although in a group setting. Will certainly be joining up again! read more