Choosing the right board for beginners

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…

The Future of Surfing

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…

2017 Surf Shop Challenge

Thompson Surf School head instructor Evan Thompson and brothers Cody, and Tristan lead team Sunrise Surf Shop to victory in the 2017 Regional Surf Shop Challenge event. Sunrise Surf Shops team consisted of three Thompson brothers and Sunrise Shop employee, shredder Garret Carmichael. The event is put on by Oakley and Surfer Magazine and brings…

Spring Surf Trip Nicaragua

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…