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Surf Lessons
An hour in the water on paddling, standing, falling safely, and reading waves — board, leash, and wetsuit or rash guard included, plus a free 30-minute practice when boards are available.
Reading the water
Ryan’s log · The station biography
About Us
01 — Soundings on record
Dedicated to teaching you how to surf
- ’95 — FIRST BOARDStarted surfing in Daytona Beach at 11.
- ’06 — TURNED PROSwept his first contest at 14 — then 15 years competing and surfing the ASP World Qualifying Series.
- ’15 — CAME HOME25 years traveling the globe in search of incredible waves, then back to Daytona Beach to teach.
- TODAYFounder and owner of Vast Oceans Surf and SUP — home in Daytona Beach.
Starting out surfing at 11 in Daytona Beach, Ryan Ragan swept his first contest at age 14 and decided to make a career of it. He’s been competing and free surfing ever since, featured in magazines and videos around the world. He now calls Daytona Beach, Florida home.
Nowadays, Ryan spends much of his time spreading his knowledge and the love of his favorite sport. He’s the founder and owner of Vast Oceans Surf and SUP, and he teaches all ages and skill levels.
Lessons
An hour in the water — board, leash, and wetsuit or rash guard included, plus a free 30-minute practice when boards are available.
02 — The archive
Competing and free surfing ever since
03 — The record
Featured in magazines and videos around the world
- 25 years traveling the globe in search of incredible waves — 15 years competing and surfing the Association of Surfing Professionals World Qualifying Series.
- Professional surfer, on the record: Ryan Ragan’s WSL athlete profile · ryanragan.com
04 — The services, in full
What we teach and what we rent
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Surf Camps
Multi-day camps at the International Speedway Blvd beach approach — campers grouped by ability with the buddy system, an instructor helping on every wave.
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Stand Up Paddle
The same hour format on a SUP — positioning, standing, and wave judgment, with board and paddle included.
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Surf Rentals
Shortboards, fishes, longboards, soft tops, body boards, and SUPs — leashes included, wetsuits and rash guards too.
05 — Present day
These days you’ll find him ten feet from the lifeguard tower.
Talk to a pro before you book anything
386-308-9951Ryan answers his own phone — tell him who's learning and he'll tell you where to start.