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    McKinnon Surf & SUP Lessons

    5.0 (14 reviews)
    Open 7:00 am - 8:00 pm

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    Kristin G.

    Highly recommend Rocky! My son has limited language and autism and Rocky is amazing with him! My son loves the ocean and Rocky's passion to help all really shines through. He believes everyone, no matter their limitations can do it! His energy and excitement is contagious. Grateful for people like him making the world a better place.

    Amir L.

    Rocky was a great teacher to our kids. He helped my son and daughter learn to surf at their own paces. He was super kind and helpful and provided excellent gear. Very glad we got lessons from him and will get more! He was so nice to also help my son after the lessons to pick the right board for his skill level.

    I cannot say enough about how awesome of an experience my nephew Tyler had learning to surf with Rocky. Rocky was kind, patient, and professional in every way to provide the best surfing experience for my nephew. Tyler is unable to speak, and can only minimally process words with his hearing. Rocky's excellent, thorough, instruction made it easy for Tyler to understand, and prepare him to ride the Huntington Beach waves. He got up on the first wave, and rode several waves after that. Because of the passion Rocky has to give surf lessons, my nephew is encouraged all the more to continue his passion for surfing. Epic experience!!!

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    Melissa K.

    My son has been taking surf lessons with Rocky for about 2 months. Rocky has been professional and reliable. He is a very personable guy! He has such a passion for the ocean and surfing, and loves to share that with others. My son loves to go surfing with Rocky and he's learned so much from him, both in the water and out. The lessons always start on the sand going over ocean conditions. And I don't think I've ever seen Rocky get out of the water that he hasn't pulled some trash out that was floating. Whether you are a beginner just starting out or someone that has been surfing a while and wants to take their game up a notch or two, Rocky is the man to help you achieve your goals.

    Wow, what an amazing experience! We live in Arizona but vacation in Huntington. Our daughter turned 10 and wanted to surf. We scheduled her lessons with Rocky & his son, Hendrix. They were nothing but great. I highly recommend booking with McKinnon!

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    Matt S.

    Rocky was fantastic to work with from start to finish. My family and I vacationed at Huntington Beach and my kids were set on learning to surf. We were so fortunate to be directed to Rocky and his surfing school. He was very professional on the phone and really demonstrated his passion for helping my kids and I learn to surf with a very reasonable fee. We arrived for our lessons and Rocky greeted us and was very friendly and excited to get us out on the waves. He had wetsuits ready for us and we headed down to the beach for our initial lessons about paddling, getting up on the board, safety and how to read the surf. He was clearly very knowledgeable and very concerned about our safety in the water. Once we had spent some time learning the ropes, Rocky took my kids and I out one at a time one on one. He was great at helping us all find the right waves, get into the correct position and catch the wave. We had such a great time and I am happy to say that in just an hour and a half lesson, all three kids and myself were successful in getting up on the board and riding some waves! My kids all agreed that this lesson was by far the highlight of our weeklong vacation at Huntington Beach (this include trips to Disney). If you are in town and are looking to learn how to surf, I cannot recommend Rocky enough. When we return next summer for our vacation we will definitely be surfing with Rocky again. Thanks for an amazing first surfing experience, if I could give six stars I would!

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    Every time I come here, everyone is so friendly. It's a great place for me and my dog to enjoy a…read morecouple hours on the water together. Recommended to anyone with or without dogs :)

    The reason they call this the Pirate Coast Paddle Company is because they will clip you for $50…read moreeasily for a 2 hour double kayak session, but the memories will last a lifetime. Park for free on the street, walk up to the hut in your swimsuit and flip flops and water bottle and you are set to go baby! They will take an ID from you and direct you to the beach shore where an employee will set you up in a one or two person kayak, show you the correct way to paddle, and push you off. Go to the left and under the bridge and you are in the calm waters of Dune Bay. Want more excitement--then go to the right into the marina and battle the currents--that's how you build arm strength! and courage keeping your distance from the boats. We did both and had a great time. When you return--look for the Return Here sign, paddle hard and beach the craft, and an employee will hold the kayak while you get out. Go back to the hut and get your ID back and pay. Most peeps stay out 1-2 hours. After 2 hours your arms are tired unless you just go into Dune Bay and relax and let the current take you wherever. After you pay go to the foot wash off to get the sand off, then walk to the restrooms and full out door fresh water shower. You did it! Tell all your friends that you got away from the Pirates! ---------- Just some notes: 1. Make sure you go to the restroom Before getting in the kayak--there are no restrooms on board (or food service). 2. And wear a swimsuit--I have never been on a kayak where you don't sit in a puddle of water and get splashed a bit. 3. And NEVER stand up in the kayak--it will turn over. 4. Do not kayak during a hurricane even if the Pirates say it's okay.

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    Everything. The young man that helped us was very friendly, easygoing and got us on our way with…read moreour gear right away. No hassles rental for your kayak trips. I'll definitely come back.

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