Everything you need to know about booking surf, kitesurf, windsurf, and wingfoil lessons.
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General
What is SURFLESSONS4YOU?
A two-sided booking platform for water sports — Surfing, Wingfoiling, Kitesurfing and Windsurfing. We connect students with verified schools and instructors offering instant bookable lesson slots, including last-minute availability.
General
How does SURFLESSONS4YOU work?
Schools/instructors list their available lesson slots. Surfers search by sport, location, date and skill level, then book instantly — no messaging or calling multiple schools.
General
Which sports can I book on SURFLESSONS4YOU?
Surf, Kitesurf, Wingfoil and Windsurf.
Booking
How do I book a lesson?
Browse listings by activity, location, and date. Pick your lesson, choose date and time, check out. You'll get an instant confirmation email with all the details, including the meeting point.
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Can I book for multiple people?
Yes. During booking you can set the number of participants.
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Do I need to create an account to book?
You can browse without one. To book, you register with your email — quick and free. Guest bookings are also allowed.
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Where can I see or cancel my booking?
Top of the homepage: "My Bookings". View upcoming lessons, check details, cancel (if the lesson allows it), download your confirmation.
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I deleted my confirmation email — what now?
Email [email protected]. If you remember the school's name, you can also contact them directly.
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Is equipment included?
Most schools include it, but not always. Each listing says what's included.
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How do I choose the right skill level?
Beginner — never taken a course, starting from scratch. Improver — took a beginner course, still unsure, can't ride consistently yet. Intermediate — ride securely back and forth, stay upwind, working on first maneuvers. Advanced — confident in all conditions, want new tricks or wave riding.
The level is always shown on the listing.
Booking
I missed the lesson because I couldn't find the meeting point — do I get a refund?
Contact the school directly if you're unsure where or when to meet. No-shows aren't refunded. Some schools might rebook you anyway — that's their call, not a guarantee.
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I booked a level that wasn't right for me — do I get a refund?
Picking the right level is on you. If it doesn't fit, the school may exlude you from the class without a refund. Some schools might switch you to a better-fit course if they can — not guaranteed, just a nice-to-have.
Cancellations & Refunds
Can I cancel a booking?
Depends on the lesson. Each listing is either non-refundable or free to cancel up to 24h before start — you'll see which one before you book.
Cancellations & Refunds
How do I cancel?
My Bookings → pick the lesson → Cancel. If it's within the free-cancellation window, you get your money back automatically.
Cancellations & Refunds
What happens if the school cancels (e.g. bad weather)?
Safety comes first. If a school calls off a lesson — weather, instructor unavailable, whatever — they report it through the platform and you get a full refund or a free reschedule, automatically. That's separate from the non-refundable/24h rule above, which only applies if you cancel.
Cancellations & Refunds
What if I don't show up?
No prior notice, no refund. Running late? Contact the school immediately.
Payments
What payment methods do you accept?
Credit/debit card, Wero, iDEAL, Google Pay, Apple Pay, Amazon Pay — all processed securely through Stripe. We never store your card details.
Payments
Is my payment secure?
Yes. Encrypted, compliant payment processing, no card details stored on our servers.
Safety
Are the instructors certified?
Yes. Every partner school has to prove their instructors are properly certified and hold valid liability insurance.
Safety
What should I bring?
Most schools provide boards, wetsuits, and safety gear. You'll usually just need swimwear, a towel, ocean-friendly sunscreen, and water. Check the listing for specifics.
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Is there an age limit?
You need to be 18+ to book. Booking for someone under 18 is only possible if the lesson listing explicitly allows minors — the minimum age for each lesson is shown there.
Safety
I have an injury or a special requirement — what do I do?
Add a note when you book. The school sees it right away.
Account
How do I change my email address?
Profile → Settings → update your contact info. You'll need to verify the new address before it's active.
Account
Can I save my favorite lessons?
Yes — click the heart icon. Find your saved lessons anytime from your dashboard.
Account
What information do I need to create an account?
Required: full name, date of birth (18+), email, mobile number. Optional: profile picture, address, and an "About me" (injuries, pickup info, learning goals).
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What information is shared with the school?
Only what's needed for the lesson: name, age confirmation, email, mobile number, address (if given), and your "About me" notes. Nothing more.
Privacy & Data
Is SURFLESSONS4YOU GDPR-compliant?
Yes — GDPR (EU), UK-GDPR, and CCPA/CPRA (California).
Privacy & Data
How can I manage cookies?
Cookie Settings link in the footer, anytime.
Privacy & Data
Where do I opt out of data sale/sharing?
Footer link: "Do Not Sell or Share My Personal Information". One click.
Schools
How do I list my school on SURFLESSONS4YOU?
Click "Register Your School", set up your profile. Once verified, start posting lessons right away. 15% commission per successful booking, no setup fees, no monthly charges.
Schools
What commission does SURFLESSONS4YOU charge?
15% on each successful booking, already included in the price shown to surfers. No setup fees, no monthly fees, no hidden charges — payment processing is covered in the 15%. No commission on cancelled or refunded bookings.
Schools
How do I manage my bookings?
Your school dashboard: listings, bookings, payments, reviews, all in one place. Post lessons, update availability in real time, message students directly.
Schools
Can I list last-minute availability?
Yes — that's what we're built for. We set 2 hours by default, but you may choose up to 30 minutes before start, an unfilled slot drops out of search automatically.
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Do students book instantly, or do I need to confirm?
All bookings are instant.
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