Reviews from Santa Monica Stand Up Paddle Surfing School Surfers

Dear Gerry, Thank you for taking the time to teach me and my children how to stand up paddle. My kids had a blast and are still laughing that I fell and they didn't! Enjoy your summer! Katie

Gerry and I have been SUP surfing together for over a year. He has helped me focus on safety and etiquette, and is a great ambassador for the sport of SUP.

Gerry gave me my first SUP lessons and really got me hooked! His enthusiasm for the sport is contagious and he's always patient and encouraging. SUP really introduces you to a whole new aspect of life- it allows you to explore the beauty of the ocean and can test you to push your limits. I've been so lucky to have met Gerry as he's been so integral in incoporating this awesome sport into my life!

I met Gerry out in the ocean one day and introduced me to a whole new wave in my life, SUP. Gerry is super friendly, always helpful, sincerely encouraging and wears the smile of the ocean on his face. I love being on my board and out at sea. It's calming, fun and great exercise. Gerry was and is my inspiration to keep going and always to take on the next level on my board! What a privledge to learn from him and know him!

Gerry and the ocean go together like a hand and glove. He's the man you want to show you the ropes, he's the best and brightest! Keep up the good work Gerry!

Gerry's meetups have been great and all the people I've met into SUP have been fun and inviting. If you've never done stand up paddling you should definitely consider a lesson and Gerry's got the patience and experience to show you the right way to paddle.

I was always afraid of the water ever since I almost drowned in the ocean at the tender age of three. I met Gerry via the paddle group, and he gave me a SUP demo in the safe harbor of Marina del Rey, which pretty much changed my life. After that first lesson, I bought my own Naish board and Gerry coached me into finally braving the ocean waters. My first ocean cruise with Gerry was AMAZING. It was on a calm morning when I could only hear the sound of the water and I took in the breathtaking beauty of mother nature. SUP is so incredibly calming and therapeutic, and you will benefit from the awesome workout it gives you. I'm don't workout at a gym, but my arms and legs have gotten so toned from balancing on the board while paddling for 1.5 + hours at a time. Thank you, Gerry!