Carolina Salt Surf Lessons, Charleston Paddleboard Co.

Surf shop in Johns Island, SC

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4.7 (26 reviews)

Johns Island, SC

About Carolina Salt Surf Lessons, Charleston Paddleboard Co.

Carolina Salt Surf Lessons and Charleston Paddleboard Co. in Johns Island, SC, offer engaging instruction for both surfing and paddleboarding adventures. Customers consistently praise the staff, particularly Kyle, for being knowledgeable, patient, and fun while providing memorable wildlife sightings and excellent coaching. These shops are ideal for everyone from first-time beginners to returning enthusiasts looking for encouraging guidance and a fantastic time on the water.

The Good

Instructors, particularly Kyle, Jacob, LJ, Ella, and Skyler, are consistently praised for being fun, friendly, professional, patient, knowledgeable, and highly encouraging, making lessons enjoyable for all ages and skill levels. Customers frequently report successfully learning to stand up quickly. Experiences often include excellent wildlife sightings (dolphins, pelicans) and beautiful views (sunrises, sunsets, downtown Charleston). Communication via text/email is generally noted as helpful and efficient for booking.

Things to Consider

One significant negative involved a scheduling/logistical issue where a booked 2-hour lesson was cut short to 1 hour due to tide changes, leading to a rushed departure. Another customer experienced significant frustration regarding a last-minute location change (Shem Creek to Folly Beach) and a dispute over communication deadlines regarding a requested service change (paddleboards instead of reserved kayaks), resulting in a perceived blame shift from the provider to the customer regarding the failed booking.