Van Curaza Surf School

09/23/2025

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08/05/2025

🌊 Only TWO WEEKS left of Surf Camp! 🏄‍♂️☀️
Don’t miss your chance to catch the stoke, ride the waves, and make summer memories that last a lifetime!

Whether you’re just starting out or leveling up your surf skills, there’s still time to join the fun in Avila Beach 🌴

📅 Sign up now before the summer swells away!
👉 Book in Bio or vancurazasurfschool.com

07/26/2025

🌊 Wellness Moment 💙⁠
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Take a deep breath. Inhale the salt air. Exhale the stress. 🌬️🌊⁠
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At Van Curaza Surf School, we believe surfing is more than just riding waves—it’s a path to presence, peace, and personal renewal. Whether it’s your first lesson or your fiftieth, every moment in the water is a chance to reconnect—with nature, with yourself, and with the joy of movement.⁠
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This is your reminder to pause, feel the ocean, and lean into the healing it offers. 🌞💙⁠
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📍Avila Beach | Surf Lessons, Surf Camps, & Crafted Experiences⁠
🔗 Link in Bio to Book Your Wellness Session⁠
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07/25/2025

🌞 Leaping for Joy — It’s Friday! 🏄‍♂️🎉⁠
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Leaping for joy because it’s FRIDAY! 💦🙌⁠
The waves are rolling, the groms are grinning, and the weekend vibes are on point. Whether you're wrapping up a week of surf camp or diving into a lesson, the stoke is REAL! 🌊😄⁠
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Here’s to salty hair, sandy toes, and one more reason to smile.⁠
📣 Surf lessons + camps happening all summer long!⁠
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📍Avila Beach | Ages 4+ | Gear Included⁠
🔗 Link in Bio to Book Your Spot!⁠
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07/25/2025

🏄‍♀️ Safety + Stoke = The VCSS Way 🌊⁠
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At Van Curaza Surf School, we believe the best surf sessions are built on two things: safety and FUN. 😎💙⁠
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Our experienced instructors teach you how to:⁠
✅ Read the ocean⁠
✅ Use your gear properly⁠
✅ Stay aware and confident in the water⁠
…all while having a blast catching waves and making memories!⁠
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Whether you're brand new or brushing up your skills, we’ve got you covered—from your first pop-up to your biggest smile.⁠
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📍Avila Beach | All Ages⁠
🌊 Private & Group Lessons Available⁠
🔗 Link in Bio to Book Direct!⁠
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Let’s surf smart and stoked 🤙⁠
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07/23/2025

🌊 Did You Know? We Offer Crafted Surf Experiences! 🏄‍♂️✨⁠
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“Experience is the teacher of all things.” – Julius Caesar 🌀⁠
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At Van Curaza Surf School, our Crafted Surf Experiences are thoughtfully designed using decades of expertise and a deep connection to the ocean. These aren’t just surf sessions—they’re transformative journeys rooted in:⁠
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🌊 Connection – with yourself, your group, and the sea⁠
🌄 Adventure – immersive moments in nature’s raw beauty⁠
🧘 Wellness – embracing the healing power of the ocean and the Blue Mind effect⁠
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Led by founder Van Curaza—a former pro surfer featured in RESURFACE—these experiences go beyond the wave. They’re built to empower, heal, and inspire. 💙⁠
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We offer custom experiences for:⁠
🌀 Prescribed Surf – therapeutic surf programming⁠
🤝 Corporate Connections – team-building through ocean immersion⁠
🌴 Premier Retreats – Luxury surf escapes designed for deep transformation⁠
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Ready to go beyond the ordinary?⁠
🔗 Link in Bio to Craft Your Experience!⁠
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07/21/2025

🌊 The Man, the Myth, the Wave 🏄‍♂️⁠
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When Van Curaza drops into a giant wave, he's not just surfing—he’s living the legacy that built Van Curaza Surf School. ⚡🌊⁠
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A former pro and big wave rider with decades of experience, Van has turned his passion for surfing into a mission to help others find healing, confidence, and joy through the ocean.⁠
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Looking to take your surf skills to the next level?⁠
🏄‍♂️ Van offers advanced coaching himself—for surfers ready to refine technique, read the ocean like a pro, and charge with purpose. It’s a rare chance to learn directly from a legend. 🔥⁠
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From conquering giants to teaching groms their first pop-up, Van’s heart is always in the water—and that’s what makes this school something special. 💙⁠
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📍Come surf with the crew he’s built at Avila Beach.⁠
🌊 Lessons & Camps | Ages 7+⁠
🔗 Link in Bio to Book Direct!⁠
📷️ Photo By Chris Burkard ⁠
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07/17/2025

💨 Let’s Talk Wind & Waves 🌊⁠
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Did you know the wind can make or break your surf session? 💨🏄‍♂️⁠
Here’s why surfers are always checking the wind before paddling out:⁠
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🌬️ Offshore Wind (blowing from land to sea):⁠
✔️ Holds the wave face up⁠
✔️ Makes waves clean and easy to ride⁠
✔️ Surfer favorite!⁠
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🌊 Onshore Wind (blowing from sea to land):⁠
❌ Makes waves choppy and harder to surf⁠
❌ Breaks waves early⁠
❌ Usually better to wait it out⁠
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📲 That’s why we check surf forecasts for wind direction, speed, and timing—it helps us know when the waves are just right.⁠
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At Van Curaza Surf School, we teach our students to read the ocean, not just ride it. 🌞🌊⁠
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📍Avila Beach | Lessons & Camps All Summer⁠
🔗 Link in Bio to Book Your Spot!⁠
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07/17/2025

🤪 Wipeout Wednesday! 🌊⁠
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It’s Wipeout Wednesday—because sometimes the best part of surfing is learning how to laugh, wipe out, and get back up again! 🤙💦⁠
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At Van Curaza Surf School, we believe every tumble is a step toward confidence, courage, and epic comebacks. Whether it’s your first fall or your fiftieth, we’re here to cheer you on the whole way. 🏄‍♂️🙌⁠
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📣 Lessons & Camps happening all summer!⁠
📍Avila Beach | Ages 7+⁠
🔗 Link in Bio to Book Direct!⁠
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Let’s keep falling forward, friends 💙⁠
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