Our intergenerational newbie and newcomer program is for folks who are new to the Salted Roots community and new to surfing!
Our Alameda Beginner Intergenerational surf sessions are programs for adults and youth ages 9 and up who are new to surfing and to the Salted Roots community. We introduce you gently to all elements of surfing – from wetsuits, to board safety, to learning how to practice comfort and safety in the ocean. This program is a great way to start your wave riding journey as there are no waves at Alameda Beach and the water is shallow. We have the time and space to practice first, just being in the water with our surfboards and going slowly. All equipment is provided.
Alameda programs take place on weekdays, from 5 – 7pm, during the month of April.
If you are new to the ocean, to surfing, or just want a slower (re)introduction, we recommend this program as our pre-requisite to our other program offerings.
what you will learn
How to put on a wetsuit
Universal Ocean Safety Signals
Parts of a board
How to carry a board
Focus on your unique surfing goal for the day
Ocean observation and surf safety
Learning about and practicing new surf techniques
Mindfulness + healing space
note about the ocean:
At salted roots we always put safety first. Our surf programs are subject to change due to weather and air quality. While we use all the means at our disposal to predict conditions ahead of time, sometimes conditions on site the day of an event do not align with the forecast.
