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Questions About The School
Where can I find the Ty Gurney Surf School?
The Ty Gurney Surf School is located in the heart of Waikiki. Our shop address is The Imperial of Waikiki Resort, C-8, 205 Lewers Street, Honolulu, HI 96815. Our entry is located on 2222 Kalia Road, directly across the road from the historic luxury property, the Halekulani Hotel. The South Shore break Ty teaches at is known as “Pops”. Just look for the Blue Beach umbrella & Lime Green Beach Chairs and cute surf instructors under it!
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What other water-sports activities do you offer?
Ty can arrange for you to snorkel, parasail, kayak, catamaran cruise and more. Contact the surf school for more information.
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Questions About Lessons
What time are the lessons?
Lesson times run at 9am, 11am, 1pm & 3pm everyday. Alternative times are available upon advanced request.
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Do I need to make a reservation before coming to the beach?
Yes, TGSS strongly recommends bookings. Especially for special requests and larger parties. Please call (808-271-9557) or email anytime, we would love to take you surfing.
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What kind of boards do you have available to rent?
We have a great selection of epoxy and fibreglass short and long boards. They’re all brand new and available to rent by the hour, the day, or the week.
Hourly rate: $15
Daily rate: $50
Weekly rental: $225
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What does a surf lesson involve? How much time is spent on land for instruction?
You will be given a rash guard to wear over your swimsuit, and then you will spend 10 minutes taking a land lesson where Ty teaches you surfing fundamentals including paddling, duck diving and how to stand up on your board.
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What do I need to bring with me when I arrive for my first lesson?
Just yourself and sunscreen. Make sure you apply it everywhere–especially to the back of your legs.
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What is the age of your youngest student?
The oldest?
Ty takes out kids of all ages, and insurance requires that all children under 13 be on a private lesson. There is no age limit, either. If you want to surf, Ty will teach you.
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What if I don’t know how to swim or if I’m not a strong swimmer? Can I still get surf lessons?
You do need to be able to swim to book a surf lesson. You don’t have to be an Olympic athlete, but you should be comfortable in the water.
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How many lessons do I need at a minimum in order to get the hang of surfing?
Ty guarantees he can get all his students up on the first lesson but it can take a number of lessons to really surf well. Some people–especially those with skateboard or snowboard experience–might take to surfing faster, but even a couple of lessons can make a big difference.
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What about weather conditions?
Waves vary any given day on the beach and sides of the islands, depending on wind and weather patterns. Ty checks the surf report first thing every morning and will make a decision on where the best spot is to teach a lesson. You can access the report via the main page at Ty’s website.
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What happens if I book a lesson but the weather is bad for the day and we can’t go surfing? Can we do something else?
You can definitely plan an alternate activity and Ty, being local, knows how to enjoy Hawaii no matter the weather. Talk to Ty about visiting SeaLife Park, Bishop Museum, the aquarium, or exploring historic Honolulu.
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What does a half-day excursion entail?
A mix of surf and sun activities. Or, let Ty and the Surf School plan a fun adventure for the family. You can choose to hike, sail, snorkel, horseback ride, shop and more. Ty and staff from the Surf School will meet you at your hotel and be your guide for your half-day adventure.
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Questions About Tours
What are your timings for Half-day tours?
Half-day tours are scheduled for either 8:30 am or 1 pm. Ty will return you to your hotel four hours after pick up.
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Questions About Payments
What payment options do you offer?
We accept all major credit cards, it is also possible to room charge your lesson at selected hotels in Waikiki. We can also send you a PayPal invoice if you are booking early. Please call 808 271 9557 or email with any questions.
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What happens if I pay for a lesson but can’t keep the appointment later on? What is your refund policy?
TGSS is happy to reschedule a lesson if you inform us at least 4- 5 hours prior to the appointment. If you cancel or fail to show for a lesson without rescheduling or giving 24 hours notice, your charge will not be refunded. For special circumstance refunds please contact management via email.
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