Whether you’re new to catching waves or looking to refine your skills, this event is for paddlers of both short and long boats. Bring your surf kayaks, sea kayaks, whitewater kayaks, or waveskis—everyone’s welcome to come play in the surf.
📍 Location: Dillon Beach, CA
📆 Dates: Friday–Sunday, September 12–14, 2025
🏕️ Camping Basecamp: Lawson’s Landing (book early!)
🆕 NEW THIS YEAR
Interested in becoming a certified surf kayak instructor?
An ACA Surf Kayak Instructor Training (L2–L4) will be held the same weekend!
Email laurazulliger@gmail.com to learn more.
🏕️ Camping at Lawson’s Landing
Lawson’s Landing will be our event campground all weekend. Most of the action happens Saturday and Sunday, but we encourage folks to come Friday and stay through Sunday night if you’d like!
🛶 Instructions to Reserve a Site:
Visit www.lawsonslanding.com
Campsites are first-come-first-served and reservations open 4 months in advance
We recommend booking ASAP to ensure you get a spot near the crew
You’ll find both tent camping and RV options. Please note: the campground is rustic—pack your own water and be prepared for sand, fog, and good times.
🗓️ Weekend Overview
Tentative Schedule
Friday, Sept 12
Free Surfing all day!
Optional arrival & campsite setup
Evening hangout by the fire
Saturday, Sept 13
Surf Clinics (9:00 AM–1:00 PM)
Free Surf all day
Evening Potluck BBQ & Bonfire – 6:30 PM
Sunday, Sept 14
Surf Clinics (9:00 AM–1:00 PM)
Free Surf continues
Farewell beach chill
Surf Clinics & Coaching
🕘 All clinics run from 9:00 AM to 1:00 PM (4 hours)
💵 $99 per clinic
Space is limited — book early!
To Book – click the book button on the slider to the left and select September 13th (even Sunday’s clinics will be bookable with that date).
Saturday Clinics – September 13
Intro to Sea Kayak Surfing
For sea kayakers with surf zone experience, solid bracing skills, and at least a developing roll.
Land-based safety review + technique coaching
Focused feedback on wave control, trimming, and clean exits
Bring your own sea kayak, PFD, helmet, and full personal kit
9:00 AM – 1:00 PM | $99
Intro to Kayak Surfing (Short Boat)
New to short boat surfing? This clinic covers surf zone fundamentals, safety, and etiquette.
Great for paddlers transitioning into surf
Dagger Kaos sit-on-top surf kayaks and Kalua Softy sit on top waveski (limited supply—reserve during registration)
Bring your own wetsuit/drysuit, PFD, helmet, and paddle
Surf kayaks and whitewater kayaks welcome
9:00 AM – 1:00 PM | $99
Intro to Waveski
Curious about waveski? We’ll go into fundamentals, safety, and etiquette.
Great for new waveski paddlers looking to level up
A Kalua Softy sit on top waveski is available for use
Bring your own wetsuit/drysuit, PFD, helmet, and paddle
9:00 AM – 1:00 PM | $99
Sunday Clinics – September 14
Performance Kayak Surfing (Short Boat)
For experienced paddlers with a reliable combat roll in the surf.
Techniques: take-offs, bottom turns, cutbacks, re-entries
Bring your own surf kayak, PFD, helmet, and gear
Surf kayaks and whitewater kayaks welcome
9:00 AM – 1:00 PM | $99
Performance Sea Kayak (Long Boat) Surfing
Advance your surf zone sea kayaking skills.
Topics: reading waves, paddle-outs, trimming, carving, directional changes, end moves
Bring your own sea kayak, PFD, helmet, and full personal kit
9:00 AM – 1:00 PM | $99
Additional Details
🔥 Saturday Night Potluck BBQ & Bonfire
Let’s eat, connect, and warm up by the fire together!
📍 Location: Site 108 along the Dune Meadow area at Lawson’s Landing
🕗 Time: Saturday evening at 6:30 PM
Potluck Info:
Bring a dish that can feed 8–10 people
RSVP by Sept 8 to laurazulliger@gmail.com or sign up online (insert link)
We’re looking for:
Mains (please come ready to grill/cook)
Side dishes & salads
Desserts & snacks
Beverages
Firewood (always appreciated!)
BYOB – alcohol is permitted at the campground.
🌅 About Dillon Beach
Located at the southern end of Bodega Bay in northern Marin County, Dillon Beach is a legendary break for wave paddling. With clean, consistent surf and plenty of space, it’s the perfect venue for building skills and having a blast. Alternate locations like Bolinas or Salmon Creek may be used if conditions shift—but camping stays at Lawson’s Landing.
🙋 Questions or Want to Help?
Contact Laura at laurazulliger@gmail.com