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Program/Name:
UC Riverside Outdoor Excurtions Introduction to surfing
Contact Name:
Stephen Ham
Contact Phone Number:
(951) 827 7040
Contact Email Address:
Program Web Address:
http://excursions.ucr.edu/
Trip Details:
Introduction to surfing Southern California is a prime location for surfing! If you enjoy the ocean and have always wanted to learn to surf, this is the trip for you. You receive a quick ground lesson that will help you as you try to catch the waves. We supply the surfboards, wetsuits and transportation. Surfing is fun; enjoy the sun, the beach and the waves! San clemente is the perfect place to learn to how to surf not only does it have a rich surfing history but it also has the best waves. Itinerary 8:00am Leaders arrive pre check for van, gather gear 9:00am Group arrives, pack van, leave UCR 10:30 am Arrive at beach 11:00am Begin surfing instruction 2:30pm Finish up surfing, back to van 3:00pm On road back to UCR 5:00pm Arrive back, group breaks up Cost: UCR Students - $55 early bird / $60 Others - $73 early bird / $80
Safety Management:
For the following area/region: San Clemente FOR ANY EMERGANCY: Call 911 Local Hospital: San Clemente Hospital 654 Camino De Los Mares San Clemente, CA 92673 (949) 496-1122 Local Search and Rescue: City of San Clemente: Lifeguard Services 100 Avenida Presidio San Clemente, CA 92672 (949) 361-8219 San Clemente Police Department 100 Avenida Presidio San Clemente, CA 92672 (949) 770-6011 State Police: Police Departments: Emergency Calls (714) 288-6742 - Emergency Calls (949) 770-6011 - Emergency Calls Land Management Agency: City of San Clemente Cell Phones: Good Primary Concerns: Driveing, Surf, Tempeture, Weather
Web Addresses to Learn More Information:
http://www.excursions.ucr.edu/
Driving Directions from Nearest Interstate, Exit, Etc:
1. I-5S toward San Diego 2. Take Exit 75 for Ave Palizada toward San Clemente 3. Turn right at E Avenida Palizada 4. Turn left at N El Camino Real 5. Turn Right at Avenida Del Mar
Suggested Personal Clothing and Equipment List:
Surfing What to Bring: • Swimsuit on under your clothes. We will put on wetsuits over our swimsuits. • Try to avoid cotton clothing as it gets very cold when wet • Wetsuit (full or spring) is recommend and will be provided • Wetsuit booties or “aqua socks” for your feet are recommended. Available at Sport Chalet or other outfitters. No flip flops. • 2 full water bottles (32 oz each) • Sunscreen and Lip balm (minimum SPF 15) • Sunglasses with retainers • Lunch Items • Money in case we stop for food • Camera (optional) • Towel • Dry clothing to change into after
Suggested Group Equipment and Gear List:
Kayaks Paddles PFDs
Is a permit required?
no permit required
Permitting Agency (If permit is required):
Contact Number for Permitting Agency (If permit is required):
Permit Restrictions:
Nearest Camping Options with Contacts:
Day trip
Weather Information:
online: http://www.wunderground.com/US/CA/San_Clemente.html
Cooperative Programming:
Program/Name:
CSUSB Outdoors Surf Saturday at Carlsbad
Contact Name:
Shannon Beasley
Contact Phone Number:
909-537-2267
Contact Email Address:
Program Web Address:
http://camp.csusb.edu
Trip Details:
The Southern California coastline boast some of the world's best surfing along the beaches of Oceanside, Huntington, Doheny, Carlsbad, San Clemente, and San Onofre. Throughout the school year, CSUSB Outdoors explores a different beach, boardwalk, and taco stand during our Surf Saturday program. Whether you are a surfing pro, or just a beginner, come and enjoy a day of surfing and playing on the beach. Don't feel like surfing? You are still welcome to came along to play in the sand, join a game of beach volleyball or stroll along the boardwalk. We meet at 800am at the SRFC to issue gear, get fitted in our wetsuits, and pack a lunch. We depart campus around 830am for a short drive to the beach and a whole day of playing. We typically return to campus by 800pm, stopping along the way to grab dinner (at one of those taco stands) on our way home. No experience is required as instuction will be provided. $30 Students and SRFC Members, $35 Faculty and Staff, $40 Alumni, $45 Community Members. Price includes transportation, snacks, lunch, surfboard, wetsuit, booties, and instruction.
Safety Management:
Local Contacts:
For emergencies call 911.
Hospitals: Tri-City Medical Center: 4002 Vista Way. Oceanside, CA 92056. Phone: 760-724-8411
Scripps Memorial Hospital:354 Santa Fe Drive. Encinitas, CA 92024. Phone: 760-633-6501
Coast Guard: 1-800-438-8724
Local Search and Rescue: 619-295-3121
Carlsbad Police Department: 2560 Orion Way. Carlsbad, CA 92010. 24 hour Dispatch Center: 760-931-2197
Recreation Director: 1200 Carlsbad Village Dr. Carlsbad, CA 92008. Phone: 760-434-2826
Lifeguard Station: 760-438-2675
Campground: 760-438-3143
Permit: Della - 760-602-2495
Website:http://www.carlsbadca.gov/
Web Addresses to Learn More Information:
http://camp.csusb.edu
Driving Directions from Nearest Interstate, Exit, Etc:
1. I-215 S becomes CA-91 W. 2. Merge onto I-215 S toward San Diego/Indio 35.8 miles. 3. I-215 S becomes I-15 S 15.2 miles. 4. Take the CA-76 exit- Exit 46- toward Pala/Oceanside .5 miles. 5. Turn right onto Pala Rd/CA-76. Continue to follow CA-76 W 17.2 miles. 6. Merge onto I-5 S via the ramp on the left 4.3 miles. 7. Take the Tamaracks Avenue exit- Exit 49. .2 miles. 8. Turn right onto Tamarack Ave .5 miles. 9. Turn left on PCH and find parking. Total Time: 1 hour and 33 minutes.
Suggested Personal Clothing and Equipment List:
Travel and Beach Clothes, Fleece or Wool Cap, Sunshade Hat, Sunglasses, One Fleece Jacket (available for use from CSUSB Outdoors), Swim Suit, Towel, Pair of lightweight camp shoes/sandals.
Additional Personal Gear: Camera, Book, Sunscreen, Toiletries, and two 32oz water bottles
Suggested Group Equipment and Gear List:
Surfboards, Wetsuits, Wetsuit Duffel Bags, Booties, Wax, First Aid Kit, Ice Chest, Trash Bags, Paper Towels, Sunscreen, Shade Device, Sand Tent Stakes, Frisbee, Beach Volleyball, Sand Castle Equipment, Boogie Boards, Camera, Nalgene (Water), Knife Set, Food (PB&J, pita and hummus), Snacks (fruit, granola bars, chips and dip/salsa).
Is a permit required?
yes permit required
Permitting Agency (If permit is required):
City of Carlsbad: http://ci.carlsbad.ca.us/finance/buslicense.html
Contact Number for Permitting Agency (If permit is required):
Della: 760-602-2495
Permit Restrictions:
Cost = $30.00
Call lifeguards and let them know details before arrival.
Nearest Camping Options with Contacts:
Day Trip
Weather Information:
Weather: http://www.weather.com/outlook/recreation/outdoors/overview/CASPCARLSB?from=search_vert
Surf Report:
http://www.surfline.com and http://www.wetsand.com
Cooperative Programming:
Yes