Listen to reason - don't swim when there are rip tides.

On-shore wind for three weeks and it continues this and next week. Wind pushes water onto a beach that has to let water flow back out. Rip tides are nasty physics lessons. Amazing how some people just do not read signs posted or think they are better than others. To venture into our surf under todays conditions is just plain dumb.

http://www.wbtw.com/story/22757038/1-dead-4-hurt-after-rip-currents-hit-sunset-beach-and-ocean-isle

Tom

Think safety when you visit Sunset Beach

Every summer we see people swimming in surf conditions only Dolphins would venture into. People think they know waves and water conditions but that is there first mistake. Second is just going into rough surf and expecting to believe they will be all right. We have seen parents letting their kids just go out past where they could be rescued. At Sunset Beach, there are no lifeguards and do not expect help from anyone.

Think you know about rips currents, well spend 4.32 minutes and learn again.

Surfing lessons this summer coming to an end?

We still have many good days ahead with warm water until November here at Sunset Beach. If you're arriving on Saturday, good way to get a week started is to get wet.

Tom

Surfing Lessons - Sunset Beach , Ocean Isle Beach

910-508-3645

Tom Allen has been surfing for...well at least 30 years. This summer has been busy, seems folks are coming from Gulf states out to our beach. Give him a call if you want to spend some quality time learning to surf. Young and old, no problem.

Short video of Sunset Beach Surf Club at Tubbs inlet. Tom is the last rider. BTW...Nice long ride.

Call Tom at: 910-508-3645

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August 11, 2010

Tom and Dan

This week, I brought my family to Sunset Beach for our annual week at the beach. For years, I had been telling my son Duncan that "when he was big enough" we would take surfing lessons.

This year, he turned 9, and had been swimming competitively all summer, so I figured this was the year. One call to Tom Allen was all I needed to do. Thanks to Tom, Duncan has a new sport and a new skill. Tom's patience and hard work over four separate lessons really paid off. Throughout the lessons, I knew Duncan was having fun and, more importantly, was always safe. My pride in my son for trying something new is matched only by his sense of accomplishment. He has really had a great week, and is looking forward to surfing again at the nearest opportunity.

Without Tom's efforts, this wouldn't have been possible. This was the best $25 per hour I have ever spent, and I would do it again in a heartbeat.

Good luck with the surfboards. I will refer everyone I can to Blind Dog and Tom Allen. Please feel free to use this letter on your website if it would help. I've also attached four pictures for you.

Thanks again.

John Burns

Raleigh, NC

Pricing: 
We provide boards = $35 per person per hour
you provide boards= $25 per person per hour
 Most lessons are given at Sunset Beach around 6th Street  but I'm flexible.