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A Summer of Surf TEXAS SURF CAMPS SHARES FUN AND OCEAN EDUCATION BY: JESSIE CHROBOCINSKI PHOTOS PROVIDED BY: MARY GOLDSMITH
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hen you live on the coast, taking at least one surf lesson at some point in your life seems like a necessity. After all, getting in the car and driving 30 minutes to reach sandy shores isn’t a luxury everyone has. Enter Texas Surf Camps. Director Morgan Faulkner started the surf camp in 2005 as he began his professional surf career with Quicksilver — aiming to instill confidence, knowledge and respect for the ocean and the sport of surfing so everyone can enjoy it. The camp started with a small crew — close friends of Faulkner's who grew up surfing together — and has grown to employ 15-18 instructors. The program offers week-long sessions during the summer for kids six and up, and private lessons for kids under six. 24 The Bend
Faulkner said Texas Surf Camps “was born out of my love of surfing. It's become a business that supports my wife and me, but more importantly, it's something we love to do. Aside from making a living at it, we love being around the kids and in the water all the time, and we wouldn't trade it for anything.” Aside from learning a new skill, Faulkner said surfing acts as a huge confidence builder. The sport teaches you a lot about how the ocean works and how to deal with it, as opposed to fearing it. "You might get put into situations that could be scary, like getting tumbled by a wave or something like that, but doing it with our instructors, who are all great surfers, will help you to build that confidence,” he said. “Having someone there with you that's already been through those things can reassure you
Registration for the remaining Corpus and Port A summer camp sessions are available online with limited spaces.
