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Guided surf sessions and ocean pool experiences on Sydney's Northern Beaches.

The day begins in the ocean. The air is clear, the light is low and the Pacific is doing what it always does, indifferent to schedules, impossible to ignore.

  • Aerial view of surfers in clear blue water

    Guided Surf Session

    A guided surf session at a beach selected for conditions and ability. With over 15 beaches to choose from, the location is confirmed on the morning, wherever the ocean is behaving best.

    Each beach has its own character. Manly is sheltered from the south wind. Collaroy offers a mellow wave. Narrabeen and Curl Curl bring more power. Further north, Avalon and Palm Beach when the day calls for it.

    I'm in the water with you throughout. The focus is enjoyment, not performance.

    Included: Surfboard and wetsuit if needed.

  • Aerial view of Fairy Bower ocean pool in Manly Beach on Sydney's Northern Beaches

    Ocean Pool Experience

    Sydney's ocean pools are one of the most distinctive parts of the local coastal life. Carved into sandstone platforms along the Northern Beaches coastline, many built by local communities in the early to mid 1900s.

    The Freshwater Rockpool dates to 1925. North Curl Curl has a natural rock floor and naturally fills with the ocean. The Fairy Bower, tucked between Manly and Shelly Beach, framed by the Sea Nymphs sculptures. There are few better places to begin a day.

    Each pool has its own character, its own light, its own way of holding the morning. One pool or several, selected on the day.

    A slower entry into the morning. Time to swim, look at the horizon and let the water do what water does.

    Ideal if you prefer protected water or simply want a gentler start to a full day.

How the choice is made

The final ocean experience is confirmed before the day, based on your preference, ocean conditions and how you want the morning to feel. Both options are considered equally intentional. If you're unsure which suits you, I'll advise. There's no wrong choice.

Conditions guide the decision — quality remains constant.

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