We happened to see Frankie giving lessons to two young girls while we were at the beach. On a whim we signed up our 15-year old for the next day. Frankie did a great job of explaining things and having her stretch prior to getting on the water. He is a former lifeguard, and we appreciated the time and patience he had. Our daughter got up quickly and had a great time. We recommend the two hour lesson so you have adequate time in the water. His photographer took pics and we bought them for an extra fee.