Having the right size and shape surfboard is very important when learning how to surf. This can make all the difference. A surfboard that is sinking and is too small can leave you frustrated and ready to give up. When starting out for safety purposes, we use and recommend using a soft-top surfboard. Soft boards are…
Man made waves have been around for decades, but have nothing comparable to what Kelly Slater Wave Company has brought to the table as of late. There has been a lot of talk after the first videos appeared of the worlds greatest surfer Kelly Slater riding his own wave a year ago. And now with…
Thompson Surf School students just wrapped up competing in the Eastern Surfing Association (ESA), Southeast Regional Championships over the weekend, April 21st-23rd. Several Thompson Surf School students were crowned champions of their divisions including (U18 Women Champion) Sophie Falzone, (U12 Boys Champion)Carl Burger, and (U14 Boys Champion) Ben McCarthy. This great results puts these guys…
Thompson surf school instructors Evan Thompson, Tristan Thompson, & Blake Kantack recently took a spring surf trip down to the warm waters of Nicaragua. This trip allowed them to brush up on their barrel riding (riding inside the curl of the wave) and have the opportunity to ride more advanced waves compared to the daily…
Evan Thompson took out this years Redbull Night Riders Tow event held at Jacksonville Beach Pier. Evans brother and current surf instructor Tristan Thompson finished runner up, along with Balaram Stack. The event was jam packed with spectators from all over Jacksonville who came down to watch the high flying action. Other surfers in the…