SANTA CRUZ SURF FIELD GUIDE
One-on-One Coaching at Pleasure Point with Bud Freitas: Learn from a World-Ranked Competitor
A private, two-hour surf coaching session in Santa Cruz with Bud Freitas that includes wetsuit and board so you can focus entirely on improving your technique.
One-on-One Coaching at Pleasure Point with Bud Freitas: Learn from a World-Ranked Competitor.
Along the rocky hook of Pleasure Point, a surf shop becomes the starting line for a focused, two-hour session with Bud Freitas. This private coaching experience pares everything down to progress: from an assessment on the sand to in-water corrections and a post-session debrief back at the shop, the format is built to accelerate skill with direct, practical guidance.
Highlights
Outing Highlights
World-ranking expertise in every condition
Lessons are led by Bud Freitas, a top world-ranking competitor whose experience shapes every correction and progression, giving you coaching suited to real surf conditions.
Focused, repeatable takeaways
Sessions break your surfing into discrete elements — paddling, positioning, timing, confidence — and build simple formulas so improvements stick after the lesson ends.
Ongoing contact after the session
Beyond the two-hour lesson, you can stay connected for follow-up questions on equipment, local breaks, and technique — a continuing line to the coach.
What the day feels like
What the session feels like
The lesson unfolds as a compact loop: a shop-side assessment, a short drive to the beach, a deliberate warm-up and surf-spot check, then sustained in-water coaching where Bud watches you catch waves, pinpoints sticking points, and nudges adjustments in real time — finishing with a return to the shop for a clear debrief on next steps.
THE COACH
World-ranking expertise in every condition
Lessons are led by Bud Freitas, a top world-ranking competitor whose experience shapes every correction and progression, giving you coaching suited to real surf conditions.
THE LESSONS
Focused, repeatable takeaways
Sessions break your surfing into discrete elements — paddling, positioning, timing, confidence — and build simple formulas so improvements stick after the lesson ends.
THE SUPPORT
Ongoing contact after the session
Beyond the two-hour lesson, you can stay connected for follow-up questions on equipment, local breaks, and technique — a continuing line to the coach.
Suitability
Who it's for
Who this session is — and isn’t — suited to.
Practical planner
Details to review before reserving
Each lesson includes wetsuits and surfboards provided by the operator.
Review cancellation policies before reserving.
Frequently asked questions
Planning Your Outing
How long is the lesson?
The session lasts two hours.
Where do we meet before the lesson?
You meet at the surf shop for a meet-and-greet and briefing before heading to the beach.
Is equipment provided?
Yes — wetsuits and surfboards are included with the lesson.
What will the lesson focus on?
Instruction zeroes in on areas such as paddling technique, positioning, timing, and building confidence, with a tailored plan and in-water feedback to address sticking points.
Do you travel to the beach with students?
Yes — after the shop briefing, the group loads up and the surf school van drives down to the beach.
Can I get follow-up advice after the session?
Yes — the instructor stays available for follow-up questions about equipment, local breaks, or technique.