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Wave Riding Vehicles

Wave Riding Vehicles is a surfboard brand and retail surf shop established in 1967.

For 50 years, WRV has lived up to its reputation for quality, service, and innovation.  Visit any store location and you will see that building surf boards and surfing is at the heart and soul of the operation.  

"It is the lifestyle we choose and it continues to evolve and inspire us everyday.  Get in the water, stay stoked, and live the dream!" -WRV

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WRV Virginia Beach

Building Boards Since 1967

Wave Riding Vehicles Surf Camp

Wave Riding Vehicles Surf Camp was founded in 2001 by former professional surfer and East Coast amateur champion, Brendan Petticrew.  For the past 22 years, we have enjoyed teaching the sport of surfing through our Virginia Beach camp program. These many years of experience have given us the ability to fine-tune and deliver a quality product that focuses on achieving maximum results for our customers. Brendan and his team of highly qualified and CPR Certified surf instructors, pass along their love of surfing in an unforgettable experience that is safe, fun, and rewarding!  Whether you are a novice surfer or a shredder looking to take your skills to the next level, our unique programs and expert staff will help you do it!

CAMPS ARE AGES 7 & UP • AT 5TH ST VIRGINIA  BEACH OCEANFRONT •

INSURED • LICENSED & PERMITTED BY THE CITY OF VIRGINIA BEACH 

**Military & group discounts can not be combined with each other, or applied to any other camp sales/discounts**

Contact us for verification and you will receive a promo code good for discounted rate

MILITARY DISCOUNTS & GROUP DISCOUNTS ON 3 OR MORE! 

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YOU WILL LEARN:

  • Warm up exercises 

  • Proper surfing techniques

  • Ocean mechanics and safety

  • How to paddle and stand up correctly

  • Wave selection

  • How to fall correctly

  • Surfboard design

  • Surf etiquette

  • Surf contest rules and strategies

  • How to help preserve our oceans and beaches

CAMP INCLUDES:

  • Use of a soft surfboard & leash

  • Professional surf photography

  • Practice Surf contest (conditions permitting)

  • Slide show presentaton of camp photos

  • End of the week party with catered food 

  • Massive goodie bag (more details below)

Learn The Basics...

Share The Stoke!

WHAT YOU NEED TO BRING:

  • Snack & drink

  • Bathing suit

  • Towel

  • Sunscreen

  • Wetsuit (optional)

THINGS YOU SHOULD KNOW:

  • Our camps are for ages 7 & up 

  • All morning camps are held 8am - 12pm & all afternoon camps are 1pm - 4pm

  • Our program benefits people of all skill levels

  • We maintain a 1:4 instructor to student ratio, and will have more instructors on duty if necessary

  • All camps run in bad weather (rain, wind, etc.) unless there is lightning.  Bad weather often brings great surf, so plan on having fun even if it's not nice out :)

Make New Friends!

Get Your Photo Taken Like A Pro!

All camp participants receive a goodie bag! Our morning camps end with a party at WRV Surf Shop.  A slideshow of the week's highlight photos is presented, and food is provided for campers, family, and friends.  The morning surf camp participants leave the party with a goodie bag.  Afternoon camp participants receive their bags on the beach.  Check out what's in the bags!

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