Goa Surf School

What Goa Surf School does

Goa Surf School is a single-location surf instruction business operating at Arambol beach in North Goa, India. Founded and led by Vincent Mascarenhas (CEO), a local with over 15 years of surfing experience, the school delivers surf lessons, multi-day surf courses, sea kayaking, and stand-up paddleboarding (SUP) to tourists, beginners, families, and adventure travelers visiting Goa. The operating team is small — the founder alongside certified instructors, lifeguards, and coaches including Joe and Wilson, with Alex engaged as a freelance videographer for session content.

The product portfolio spans entry-level one-off lessons (private ₹3,000, couple ₹5,000, group ₹2,000/person, kids private ₹3,000, each 1.5 hours) and multi-day 3-, 5-, and 7-day courses priced from ₹5,500 to ₹12,000 per person, with the 7-day course taught by an ISA-certified instructor and culminating in an International Surfing Association certificate. Underlying technology is entirely conventional: soft-top beginner boards, rash guards, rescue equipment, kayaks, and SUPs, with safety protocols comprising certified lifeguards, pre-session safety briefings, and liability insurance; no proprietary software, mobile app, booking engine beyond a standard website, or data platform is in use.

Goa Surf School operates as a privately held, founder-owned sole proprietorship with no institutional investors, parent company, funding rounds, or M&A activity disclosed. Revenue is generated exclusively through direct-to-consumer, advance-paid bookings executed via walk-ins at Arambol beach, the school's website (goasurfschool.info, hosting online payment via QR code), and messaging channels (WhatsApp, Facebook, Instagram). Marketing is organic, driven by Google Guide reviews and social media content rather than paid acquisition; the business is seasonally dependent on Goa's tourism cycle and is not diversified across geographies or customer verticals.

Name

Goa Surf School

Legal name

Goa Surf School

Website

https://goasurfschool.info

Company type

Private

Operating status

Operating

Short description

Goa Surf School is a founder-operated surf instruction business at Arambol beach in North Goa, India, offering beginner-to-advanced surf lessons, multi-day courses, sea kayaking, and SUP to tourists and adventure travelers.

Ownership category

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Product category

Surf Instruction and Water Sports Services

NAICS

Sports and Recreation Instruction (61162)

SIC

Services-Educational Services (8200), Services-Amusement & Recreation Services (7900)

akta.pro primary industry

Surf Schools & Surf Camps (THAAAKAC)

akta.pro secondary industries

Kayaking, Canoeing & SUP Tours (Guided/Paddling Excursions) (THAJAJAF), Surfing & Kitesurfing Experiences (Lessons, Camps) (THAJAJAJ), Water & Marine Guiding Services (Kayak, Canoe, Raft, SUP, Sailing) (THAAALAB)

Keywords

• Surf instruction
• Water sports
• Surf lessons
• Sea kayaking
• Stand-up paddleboarding

Headquarters

HQ city

Arambol

HQ country

India

HQ region

Asia

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales

Revenue model

1. Surf Lessons: One-on-one private lessons, couple lessons, group lessons (3-6 people), and kids private lessons priced at ₹2000-₹5000 per 1.5-hour session. Revenue is one-time per lesson, paid in advance.
2. Surf Courses: Multi-day courses (3, 5, or 7 days) with daily 1.5-hour private or group lessons ranging from ₹5500-₹12000. Includes ISA certification for 7-day course graduates.
3. Water Sports Activities: Sea kayaking experiences offered as an add-on activity to surfing lessons.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

Goa Surf School is a single-location surf instruction business at Arambol beach, Goa, offering one-on-one private surf lessons, couple and group lessons, multi-day surf courses (3, 5, and 7 days), and complementary water sports including sea kayaking and stand-up paddleboarding (SUP). The school delivers structured beginner-to-advanced surf education with certified instructors, lifeguards, safety equipment, and liability insurance, culminating in ISA certification for the 7-day course.

Product overview

Goa Surf School is a single-location surf school operated by founder Vincent Mascarenhas, offering surf lessons and water sports activities at Arambol beach in Goa. The school provides a structured portfolio of private, couple, and group lessons, as well as multi-day courses (3, 5, and 7 days) ranging from ₹2,000 to ₹12,000 INR. Additional activities include Sea Kayaking and Stand-Up Paddleboarding (SUP). Safety protocols include certified instructors, lifeguards, beginner-friendly soft-top boards, and liability insurance coverage.

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Products and services

• ROYAL - Private Lesson A 90-minute one-on-one surf lesson with personalized instruction from an experienced instructor, suitable for beginners and intermediate surfers. Covers ocean safety, paddling, pop-up technique, and wave-catching. Priced at ₹3000 INR per session.
• Couple Lesson A 90-minute surf lesson for two people sharing the experience together under one instructor, suitable for partners, friends, or siblings. Priced at ₹5000 INR for two (approximately ₹2500 per person).
• Group Lesson A 90-minute group surf lesson for 3-6 people with one instructor, offering a social and cost-effective learning experience. Priced at ₹2000 INR per person.
• FOR KIDS - Private Lesson A 90-minute one-on-one surf lesson designed for children aged 9-13 with extra attention to safety, comfort, and age-appropriate techniques. Priced at ₹3000 INR per session.
• 3 Days Course A 3-day intensive course with 90-minute private lessons each day (6 hours total), building progressive surfing skills from basics to independent wave riding. Priced at ₹8000 INR.
• 5 Days Course A 5-day comprehensive course with 90-minute private lessons per day (10 hours total), progressing from fundamentals to advanced maneuvers including wave reading and turning. Priced at ₹10000 INR.
• 7 Days Course An intensive 7-day course with 90-minute private lessons daily (14 hours total) taught by an ISA-certified instructor, culminating in an ISA (International Surfing Association) certification. Priced at ₹12000 INR.
• 3 Days Group Course A 3-day group surf course offering social learning with 90-minute lessons per day (4.5 hours total) with 3-6 students per instructor. Priced at ₹5500 INR per person.
• 5 Days Group Course A 5-day group surf course with 90-minute lessons per day (7.5 hours total) with 3-6 students per instructor. Priced at ₹8000 INR per person.
• Sea Kayaking Paddle-through sea kayaking activity exploring the serene waters and hidden beaches of Arambol coastline, available as an add-on or standalone experience.
• SUP (Stand-Up Paddleboarding) Balance-focused ocean activity using a stand-up paddleboard to explore the sea at a relaxed pace, available as an add-on or standalone experience at Arambol beach.

Named customers6 records

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

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Scale indicators2 records

Recent moves5 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Soul & Surf: India-based surf and yoga retreat brand with locations in Kerala and Goa. Comparable as an Indian surf instruction provider combining multi-day courses, certified coaching, and water-sport experiences for international travelers.
• Mantra Surf Club: Surf school based in Patnem, South Goa, offering surf lessons, courses, and retreats. Directly comparable as a Goa-based surf instruction operation serving tourists with similar lesson formats and price points.
• Surf Simply: Boutique surf coaching resort in Nosara, Costa Rica, focused on structured multi-day courses with certified instructors. Comparable as a premium, course-led surf school targeting serious learners — analogous to Goa Surf School's ISA-certified 7-day course.
• Lazy Dayz Surf School Goa: Surf school operating on Agonda and other Goa beaches offering lessons, courses, and board rentals. Comparable as a direct Goa-based competitor with similar lesson-based revenue model and tourist customer base.

Broad incumbents

• Tropicsurf: Luxury surf experience brand operating across global destinations (Maldives, Indonesia, Australia). Comparable as a higher-end, multi-location surf instruction operator, though focused on luxury resorts rather than the Goa Surf School's backpacker/tourist positioning.

Others

• Perfect Wave: Australia-based surf travel agency and surf camp operator. Comparable as a surf experience distributor that books customers into surf schools and camps globally — relevant as a potential channel partner rather than a direct competitor.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat3 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• Facebookfacebook.com/gzneg5pBQpDm4WxG
• Instagraminstagram.com/goasurfschool/profilecard/?igsh=MTVtN2cxc2NvaWhu

Compliance1 record

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Number of profiles

Profiles1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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