Sommers Surf Lessons



Fenwick Islander Bicycle Shop offers sales, rentals and service located just over the Maryland line in TAX-FREE Delaware. FREE DELIVERY on weekly rentals & bicycle sales.  Also offering beach rentals - umbrellas, beach chairs and beach carts.  Delivering weekly rentals to Assateague Island. 

KCoast has two locations in Ocean City - 35th street & 78th street.  You can find everything you need from surfboards, rashguards, clothing, wetsuits, accessories & surfboard rentals.  Mention my name and receive 10% off your wetsuit rental.  Customer service there cannot be beat!  

 

Chauncey's Surf Shop has two locations on 28th street & 54th street on Coastal Highway in Ocean City, Maryland.  If you're looking for a surfboard, this is a great place to start.  The knowledgeable staff will get you exactly what you need.  They have all the accessories as well and great customer service.  Wetsuits, leashes, gloves, boots, apparel - more than just surfboards!

Assateague State Park

There's so much to see while visiting Assateague Island!  I offer my lessons at Assateague State Park and many of my students camp there.  The beach is beautiful, waves great for beginners and wild ponies are everywhere!

On they day(s) of your surf lesson, I recommend you stay the day and enjoy the parking, showers, bathrooms, shopping and restaurant.  You can also sign up for various educational programs that they offers throughout the season.



Lora is a mom to two young boys and is my surfing partner!  She loves practicing yoga & I highly recommend her as an instructor.  She offers beginner to advanced hatha yoga & senior, kids & prenatal/postpartum.

Along with regularly scheduled classes each week, she offers classes on the beach so contact her for more info.  NEW this summer - join Lora for SUP Yoga at Walk on Water on Saturday mornings!

Sarah is a great friend of mine who loves to surf and has four great kids!  She is one of the best photographers that I know, and Sarah takes photos for my surf camps.

Call Sarah today to schedule your family beach portrait, surf lesson photos or just a fun photo session of your family and friends while at the beach!

Shaping Boards Since 1972 - Jon Ashton is an expert craftsmen who has dedicated his life to designing and building the very best wave riding equipment. From high performance shortboards to longboards to paddleboards, the best of the best come to Jon Ashton's shop for top quality custom shaped boards.

Contact Jon Ashton and talk about your ideas directly, or shoot him an email about what you are looking for. Jon will make your dream board a reality.

This is the BEST suncreen that I have found for our entire family.  It's made with only zinc oxide and no chemical, stays put - does not run in our eyes.  My favorites are the SPF Tinted Stick and Peppermint Lip Balm.

Get yourseld a Board Buddy to make carrying your surdboard easier!  I have them in stock for you to try and purchase.  It's essential for ladies with wider, longer boards to take some of the workload off.



I've been wearing Athleta for many years and becoming sponsored as one of their 2011 Featured Athletes has been amazing!  They really have great clothing for active women.

They offer swimsuits that stay put, and flattering cover-ups and yoga clothing.  Also great workout wear for running & biking.  My recommendations are the Oceanside Swimshorts, Shirrendipity Halter Bikini Top and the Not-so-string Bikini Bottom, Once you check out these clothes, you will want to order everything!

Sirensong Wetsuits offers one-of-a-kind artisan wetsuits for water babes with style.  Each one is made is lots of aloha and you can only find them online.  They are flattering and functional for true women surfers.  I love mine and you will as well!

OluKai invited me to Maui as their special guest to participate and experience their annual Ho'olaule'a SUP and OC-1 Races in 2011.  They are truly a wonderful organization that believes in giving back and their footwear is awesome!

OluKai was conceived from a desire to create a better class of products for the life we live in and around the water.  They are committed to respecting the people and the environments we touch, and to be environmentally responsible manufacturers as well as pledging
to actively support and work for a clean environment and a better quality of life.

The ESA is the largest amateur surfing organization in the United States!  If you have ever thought about competing in surfing, the ESA is where you begin.  You can become a member and get involved with a great surfing community.

If you want to try stand-up paddle boarding in flat water, contact Janis for rentals and sales.  They have several locations throughout the beach area including Fenwick Island and Assateague.  Tell them Michelle sent you!



Stand-up Paddleboard company located in West OC offering sales, instruction, paddle clinics and fitness classes. Beth and Sandy are very knowlegeable in every aspect of SUP including the basics, racing and surfing.

 Little Sea Gypsy

Beautiful, handmade jewelry pieces crafted in Lahaina, Hawaii.  Jewelry created from organic finds from the ocean including shells, sea glass, pearls, and coral. Customized bracelets all made with care and love, giving a little Aloha in every piece .  Suzi can create custom pieces as well - perfect for birthdays, holidays and that special gift for someone. 

 Exercise on the beach!  hipAHA beach classes are held on the beach in Fenwick Island, Delaware and Ocean City, Maryland.  Current classes include beach Kirpalu yoga, beach power yoga and beach boot camp.  Check their website for schedule & pricing.

The Marine Education, Research and Rehabilitation Institute, Inc. is a non-profit stranding response and rehabilitation organization dedicated to the conservation of marine mammals and sea turtles.

It is MERR’s commitment to contribute to the preservation of these species through research and rescue efforts, and to foster greater understanding and appreciation of these species and their habitat through education and enhanced public awareness.

Please think about volunteering your time, resources or donating to this exceptional organization.

I am proud to have been included in Girl Museum's Surfer Girl online exhibit that was posted in Fall .  They included my blog about "Fears of Surfing."  Check it out!