IOP Surf Lessons is a surf school in Isle of Palms, SC, offering private and group lessons for all ages and skill levels, as well as week-long summer camps for children aged 6 to 16. Lessons and camps take place at 26th Avenue on Isle of Palms, with a focus on personalized, safe instruction led by experienced local instructors. The school provides all necessary equipment, including surfboards, and offers flexible rental options with free delivery across the island. Instruction emphasizes real ocean knowledge, safety, and a light-hearted approach, rooted in the local surfing culture. Founded by lifelong resident Brycen DePass, who has surfed and taught for over a decade, the school is dedicated to sharing the joy of surfing with authenticity and expertise.
The school was founded by Brycen DePass, a 22-year-old native of Isle of Palms who has surfed for 17 years and taught for more than six. He began IOP Surf Lessons to share surfing the “right” way, through personal, safe, and tailored instruction grounded in firsthand experience. The instructors are all passionate, experienced surfers who live and surf the area year-round, bringing deep ocean knowledge and a genuine love for the sport. The team prioritizes safety, with all instructors certified in lifeguarding, CPR, and first aid, and maintains a 3:1 camper-to-instructor ratio during summer camps to ensure individual attention.
IOP Surf Lessons operates on 26th Avenue in Isle of Palms, a central stretch along the island’s beachfront. The location is situated within the heart of the coastal community, directly accessible from the main beach access points and adjacent to the island’s primary recreational corridor.
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By combining local expertise with a commitment to safe, enjoyable instruction, IOP Surf Lessons continues to introduce new generations to the waves of Isle of Palms, keeping the island’s surfing legacy alive.
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