What If You Could Surf 20X Better By The End Of This Summer?
CONATUS SUMMER SEMESTER 2025
July 5 - September 6, 2025 | Tu, Th, Sat Schedule
Schedule Overview
🌴 COSTA RICA INTENSIVE 🌴
Who This Is For
Anyone who wants to get their surfing seriously in gear. From complete beginners to advanced intermediates - wherever you're at today in your surfing and fitness, you'll be 20x that at the end of this summer.
Limited to 3 students for maximum attention. Similar ability levels preferred based on applications and seriousness of commitment.
Comprehensive Curriculum
1. SURFING TECHNIQUE
- Perfect your paddling form
- Master sit turning
- Getting through the inside efficiently
- Riding down the line with confidence
- Building and sustaining a perfect pop up
- Clean ride endings
- Compression/Extension mechanics
- Wave knowledge and judgment
- How to surf forecast
- Style development alongside mechanics
2. VIDEO ANALYSIS & FEEDBACK
The cornerstone of accelerated progression - see exactly what you're doing right and wrong:
- Daily video review of every session
- Frame-by-frame technique breakdown with Dr. Dion
- Immediate feedback loop for rapid improvement
- Visual learning that speeds up muscle memory
- Track your progression week by week
- Understand the "why" behind every correction
- Personal video library of your transformation
3. SURFING CULTURAL KNOWLEDGE
- Weekly lectures on surfing history and culture
- Curated videos and readings
- Expert-level surf etiquette mastery
- Cultural norms across different surf destinations worldwide
- Deep understanding of surfing's roots and evolution
4. FITNESS & MOBILITY MAINTENANCE
Weatherproof your surfing practice with a complete repertoire of surf-specific training:
- Go-to surf-specific workouts
- Essential mobility exercises
- Complement your surfing practice anywhere
- Ingrain style, power, and flow developed in the water
- Maintain progression year-round
5. SURF PHOTOGRAPHY WORKSHOPS
Capture your surfing journey and document your friends' progression:
- Land-based camera techniques (video & stills)
- Water-based photography mastery
- Mirrorless cameras optimization
- GoPro advanced techniques
- Solo Shot setup and usage
- iPhone photography optimization
- Perfect lineup shots every time
6. COMPLETE GEAR MASTERY
- Complete understanding of surfboard design
- Ride through Dr. Dion's entire quiver (NY & Costa Rica)
- Learn what works for your body and surf style
- Dial in your personal equipment setup
- Understanding fins, volumes, and dimensions
Daily Structure & Logistics
🏠 WHERE TO STAY
Commute Options: Brooklyn, Long Island, New Jersey, or Manhattan
Stay Local: One room available at the Conatus Clubhouse (68th St, Rockaway Beach) - $350/week
Alternative: Rockaway Beach Hotel (independent option)
🎯 ORIENTATION DAY - JULY 5TH
- Full day together at the clubhouse
- Complete semester overview and goal setting
- Surf session (conditions permitting)
- Introductory workout
- Lunch provided by Dr. Dion
📅 WEEKLY RHYTHM
Monday Evenings: Virtual forecast meeting to plan the week's schedule
Tuesday, Thursday, Saturday: Meet at clubhouse 5:30-6:30am (times adjust based on accommodation locations)
🌊 DAILY FLOW
Morning Session (5:30-6:30am start):
- If surf: We surf! Open to team trips to NJ or Long Island for optimal conditions
- If no surf: We train hard with surf-specific workouts
- Sessions designed to finish by 9-10am for work commitments
Post-Session:
- Immediate video review with Dr. Dion - the cornerstone of rapid improvement
- Frame-by-frame breakdown of your session
- Breakfast/recovery meal
- Meal plan participants: Eat what Dr. Dion prepares
- No meal plan: Bring or buy your own food
- Early bird track members head to work
- Clubhouse available for work calls as needed
Afternoon Programming:
- Lectures and workshops (filmed for those who can't attend)
- Optional (but recommended) afternoon sessions: mobility work, strength training, additional surf sessions
Evening Sessions: Ad hoc evening surfs only on exceptional swell days
🔥 GOOD SWELL DAY PROTOCOL
Flexible schedule adjustments when conditions are exceptional. We'll have a specific addenda for these firing days to maximize water time and learning opportunities.
How to Apply
⏰ STARTING JULY 5, 2025 - ONLY 5 WEEKS AWAY!
Applications close June 10 or when filled • Only 3 spots available
Ready to Transform Your Surfing?
Go to conatussurfclub.com/contact and fill out the form
I'll follow up with an official application
$100 application fee (applied toward your semester investment)
SEMESTER INVESTMENT
BASE SEMESTER PACKAGE
$16,500
Includes: All NY sessions, Costa Rica intensive (lodging, meals, instruction, transport), equipment, swag, Philo-surfy Zine subscription
*Costa Rica flights paid separately by participant
OPTIONAL ADD-ONS
NY Meal Plan: High-performance plant-based nutrition - $1,750
Clubhouse Accommodation: Private room for full semester - $2,800 (if available)
PAYMENT PLAN
- 50% deposit upon acceptance
- 25% due June 15, 2025
- 25% due before Costa Rica departure
WHAT YOU GET
- 🎽 CSC Swag
- 🏄 Surf Skills for Life
- 💪 Strength & Confidence
- 🎓 Comprehensive Holistic Surf Education
- 📰 Free 1-year subscription to Philo-surfy Zine
- 🏄♂️ 10% off maintenance memberships after semester
- 🌊 First dibs on Hurricane Semester
WHAT TO BRING
🌴 Costa Rica Intensive Details
✅ WHAT'S COVERED
- All surf instruction & coaching
- Lodging at Dr. Dion's place
- Transport to/from beaches
- All meals at the house
- All surf equipment provided
💰 WHAT YOU PAY
- Your flights to/from Costa Rica
- Meals when eating out
📋 Flight booking assistance & logistics coordination provided in your pre-semester onboarding meeting
Wanna Really Go Next Level?
CONATUS HURRICANE SEMESTER 2025
September 15 - November 15, 2025 | Tu, Th, Sat Schedule
🌊 THE BEST WAVES OF THE YEAR
Prime hurricane season delivers world-class conditions to the NY/NJ area. This is when the East Coast comes alive.
For Advanced Surfers Ready for Prime Time
🏄♂️ BIGGER WAVES, BIGGER PROGRESSION
Hurricane season brings the most consistent and powerful swells to the Northeast. We're talking overhead waves, long rides, and the kind of conditions that separate good surfers from great ones.
⚡ WORLD-CLASS CONDITIONS
Guaranteed prime coaching when it matters most. When hurricane swells light up the coast, you'll have expert guidance to maximize every session and push your limits safely.
🎯 ADVANCED CURRICULUM
Building on fundamental skills, we focus on advanced wave reading, critical sections, powerful maneuvers, and the mental game required for bigger, more consequential waves.
📹 INTENSIVE VIDEO ANALYSIS
Daily frame-by-frame breakdown of your performance in challenging conditions. See exactly how you handle power, timing, and critical sections - the video feedback that transforms advanced surfers into elite performers.
🌴 POSSIBLE COSTA RICA TRIP
November 1-10 Costa Rica intensive (not set in stone yet) - potential capstone experience in world-class tropical conditions.
Hurricane Season Schedule
🌴 POSSIBLE COSTA RICA TRIP 🌴
Advanced Training Structure
🌊 HURRICANE SWELL PRIORITY
When major swells hit, we adjust the schedule to maximize prime conditions. This isn't just coaching - it's strategic wave hunting with expert guidance.
📊 ADVANCED WAVE READING
Learn to read complex hurricane swells, understand swell direction, period, and how different spots work in various conditions. Master the forecasting that separates pros from weekend warriors.
📹 ELITE VIDEO ANALYSIS
Daily video breakdown focused on advanced performance - timing in critical sections, power generation, and decision-making under pressure. See how you handle consequence and refine your approach to bigger waves.
💪 POWER SURFING FOCUS
Bigger waves demand more commitment and power. We'll work on generating speed, hitting critical sections, and the mental approach needed for consequential surf.
🎯 PERFORMANCE MINDSET
Advanced surfing is as much mental as physical. Develop the confidence and decision-making skills to excel when the stakes are higher.
Who This Is For
🏄♂️ ADVANCED SURFERS READY FOR THE NEXT LEVEL
This isn't a beginner program. Hurricane Semester is designed for surfers who want to elevate their game when the waves get serious.
You're ready if you:
- Can confidently surf head-high waves
- Have solid paddle fitness and water safety skills
- Want to master advanced techniques and wave reading
- Are serious about progression, not just fun sessions
- Can commit to the full semester schedule
Prerequisites & Skills
🌊 WAVE EXPERIENCE
Comfortable surfing overhead waves, can handle moderate power, and have experience in various conditions beyond just perfect small waves.
🏊♂️ WATER SAFETY
Strong swimmer, comfortable in challenging conditions, and able to self-rescue in various scenarios. No fear of bigger water.
🎯 TECHNICAL FOUNDATION
Solid pop-up, can paddle efficiently, and have basic turning skills. We'll refine these, but you need the fundamentals locked in.
💪 PHYSICAL READINESS
Good paddle fitness and core strength. Hurricane season sessions can be long and demanding - you need to keep up.
🧠 MENTAL COMMITMENT
Ready to push your limits, take coaching feedback, and commit to consistent improvement. This is about serious progression.
🏆 SUMMER SEMESTER GRADUATES GET PRIORITY
- First dibs on Hurricane Semester spots
- 10% discount on Hurricane Semester tuition
- Already proven commitment and coachability
- Ready to build on summer foundation
Hurricane Semester Investment
BASE HURRICANE SEMESTER
Includes: All coaching sessions (Tu/Th/Sat), advanced curriculum, video analysis, gear consultation, CSC swag, 1-year Philo-surfy Zine subscription
*Costa Rica trip additional if it happens
COSTA RICA ADD-ON (IF AVAILABLE)
Includes: Lodging, meals, instruction, transport to beaches, equipment
*Flights to Costa Rica paid separately
EARLY COMMITMENT PACKAGE
Commit by July 1st: Base semester + Costa Rica included (if trip happens)
Save $500 with early commitment
🏆 SUMMER SEMESTER GRADUATE DISCOUNT
10% off any Hurricane Semester package - you've proven your commitment and readiness
PAYMENT PLAN
- 50% deposit upon acceptance
- 25% due August 15, 2025
- 25% due before potential Costa Rica trip
How to Apply
Ready for Hurricane Season Mastery?
Go to conatussurfclub.com/contact and fill out the form
Mark "Hurricane Semester" in your message
$100 application fee (applied toward your semester investment)
WHAT YOU GET
- 🌊 Prime coaching during the best waves of the year
- 🏄♂️ Advanced techniques for bigger, more powerful surf
- 🎯 Expert wave reading and forecasting skills
- 💪 Mental training for consequential surfing
- 🎽 CSC Hurricane Semester swag
- 📰 Free 1-year Philo-surfy Zine subscription
- 🏆 Elite coaching in world-class conditions
- 🌴 Potential Costa Rica capstone experience
⚡ LIMITED SPOTS AVAILABLE
Hurricane Semester fills quickly. Summer graduates get first priority, followed by qualified advanced surfers.