For this three hour group surf, beginner and intermediate surfers will do a brief tutorial and warm up on the sand before heading into the water. Next, the group is broken up and assigned to various instructors with a guaranteed 4:1 ratio however we are often at 3:1. As long as weather and surf conditions cooperate, we will take a short break approximately half way through the class. If for any reason that is not possible and we need to spend time on the sand, we then use it as a way to practice exercise drills that can help with strength and balance while surfing, or even ‘games’ that help students get more comfortable in the ocean.