It all began with a group of women with diverse talents, unique histories and one common passion: surfing.
One inspirational lunch at the Mermaid Cafe we realized that there lacked resources for women who surf and women who are interested in surfing.
One Life Surf School was born.

Gabrielle Finlayson Photo: anonymous
One Life Surf School seeks to promote female participation in surfing. We offer fun, friendly and affordable surf instruction that combines safety, surfing etiquette, and respect for the environment, along with a practical surf lesson. We offer ongoing support to those who wish to venture further into the world of surfing, and welcome your questions and comments as you grow as a surfer.
Surfing is life-changing. It is our lifestyle and we want to share that with you. Our goal is to create a positive surfing environment for every ability, age, and gender.

Billabong Women's Surf Jam 2008 Photo: Aaron Jackson
In addition to surf instruction, the crew has many skills to offer. One Life Surf has been developing programming that highlights our multitude of talents and passions. Additional services include: environmental workshops, surf camps, apparel, professional development (team-building, conflict resolution, etc), leadership training, and self-care such as massage therapy and yoga. The sky is the limit!
All services can be customized to fit the needs of groups or individuals.