My sister and I (both 40-somethings raised in the midwest) were thrilled to have quick success under Mike's awesome instruction. We were nervous beforehand but he gave us the info and confidence to get up on our boards. It was a bonus to have photographer Jess in the water with us (her photos are great, too -- I mean, now there's proof that we actually DID this). The only downside were the rocks where we were surfing, which apparently were more numerous than usual due to a recent surge. Tip: hydrate well beforehand (duh, I guess, but I did not). We loved this experience. Mahalo, Surf Shack!