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Booking terms, cancellation and weather policy for Club Ed surf lessons, paddle lessons, rentals and camps in Santa Cruz.
Last updated: 11 November 2026
These terms apply when you book a lesson, rental or camp with Club Ed Surf School and Camps ("Club Ed"), and when you use club-ed.com. By booking, you accept them on behalf of everyone in your party.
Booking and payment
Bookings are made online through our booking system or by phone. Your spot is confirmed when payment is received. Prices are shown in US dollars and include the wetsuit and board for lessons. Prices may change for future seasons; the price you pay is the price shown when you book.
For parties booking several spots, every participant must be listed. Participants under 18 must have a parent or guardian sign the waiver.
Cancellations and refunds
- More than 48 hours before your lesson: full refund.
- Between 24 and 48 hours before your lesson: 50% refund.
- Less than 24 hours before your lesson: no refund, except with a doctor's note or a documented emergency.
- No-shows: charged in full.
- If Club Ed cancels for weather or safety: full refund or a new time, your choice.
To cancel or reschedule, call (831) 464-0177 or email surf@club-ed.com. Refunds are returned to the original payment method.
Weather and conditions
Lessons run in rain and fog. We cancel or move a lesson when surf, wind or water quality make the beach unsafe for the group. Your instructor chooses the break the evening before and texts you the meeting spot by 6pm. If you have not received a text, call the office.
Safety, waivers and conduct
Surfing and paddleboarding involve risk. Every participant signs a liability waiver before entering the water. You agree to follow your instructor's safety instructions, to tell your coach about injuries, medical conditions or medication that may affect you in the water, and not to surf outside the area your coach has set. Club Ed may end a lesson for unsafe behaviour; in that case no refund is due.
Ages
Group and semi-private surf lessons are for ages 12 and up. SUP lessons are for ages 11 and up. Private lessons are open to all ages, with a tandem option for small children. A parent or guardian must be present on the beach for any participant under 18.
Rentals
Rentals are by phone reservation only. You are responsible for the equipment from collection to return, and for any loss or damage beyond normal wear. Rentals are for the day booked and must be returned at the agreed time and place.
Summer camp
Camp bookings are per session, six days and five nights. The cancellation policy above applies to camp payments. Campers must bring their own tent and sleeping bag. Camp is device-free. Club Ed may photograph or film camp and lesson activities for its website and social media; tell the office in writing before your session if you do not want your child photographed.
Photography
Club Ed and its photographers may take photos and video during lessons and camps for promotional use. If you would prefer not to appear, tell your instructor before the lesson starts.
Website use
The content on club-ed.com — text, photos, video and design — belongs to Club Ed or its licensors and may not be copied for commercial use without permission. Links to our pages are welcome.
Limitation of liability
To the extent permitted by law, Club Ed is not liable for indirect or consequential losses arising from your use of this website. Nothing in these terms limits liability that cannot be limited under California law, and the liability waiver you sign before a lesson governs the risks of participating.
Governing law
These terms are governed by the laws of the State of California. Any dispute will be handled in the courts of Santa Cruz County, California.
Contact
Club Ed Surf School and Camps, Santa Cruz, California. Phone (831) 464-0177, email surf@club-ed.com.