Surfing at Gokarna. Even for Beginners!

We’re always looking for local stories and fun things to do around our places. On our last trip to Gokarna a few days ago, look what we found!

Yep, there’s a surfing school in the neighbourhood. And Sandeep of Cocopelli is a passionate young man who’s been living around there for a decade teaching a bunch of local kids what he loves most – surfing!

They also do sessions for those willing to go learn surfing – starting with “Try It” sessions. you’d typically need a course of 3-4 sessions of a couple of hours each over a weekend to get somewhere. Kids 9 and above are allowed, and they do not merely rent surfboards unless you’re a regular, experienced surfer. Prices for a session start at approx 1000/- with all the kit (board, an upper-body rash protection suit, etc) and training. Sandeep is confident that he can guarantee anyone will learn to surf in the duration of the course.

It’s doable even in this season, when the water’s a little rough. They’ll advise you on when it’s safe.

Even getting to his place in the monsoon was an awesome experience – check this out 🙂 (Yup, that water that you see is the path)

So the next time you wanna come Linger, do check out this option. Let us know, we’ll connect you with Sandeep and you’ll return with a tan, fun memories and a lot more!