Surfer dropping into a glassy barrel at golden hour
Long Island · Atlantic Coast

Ride the
dryft.

Coaching, judging, and ocean safety from a certified ISA Surf Judge, Suffolk County Lifeguard, and ARC Lifeguard Instructor.

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Aerial of breaking ocean foam
Salt in the veins
Since day one.
01 — About

The ocean isn't a backdrop. It's the curriculum.

DRYFT Adventures is built around one principle — respect the water, read the water, then ride it. Whether you're paddling out for the first time or sharpening competition form, every session is taught with the eyes of a judge and the instincts of a lifeguard.

10+
Years coaching
4
Certifications
Sets caught
02 — Our Story

It all started when…

After a 30 year hiatus, Elizabeth Finkle Sans got the itch to start surfing again. She researched surf adventures in Central America and selected Coco Loco Eco-Resort — and a Nicaraguan legend was born, "Mama Liz".

A few years pass and while surfing California, Long Island, and Central America, Mama Liz starts repping boards. But like most entrepreneurs she feels she can build a better mousetrap — and thus DRYFT WATERSPORTS begins its journey in 2017, offering custom and pre-packaged surf and yoga adventures.

In early 2018, DRYFT WATERSPORTS delivers its first orders of hand-shaped boards and the buzz begins. Quality craftsmanship, custom shapes and graphics — well received by local surfers and established surf schools alike.

2017
DRYFT Watersports founded
2018
First hand-shaped boards delivered
Today
Coaching, judging & global retreats
03 — Services

Four disciplines. One ocean.

01Lessons / Camps

Surf Instruction

Beginner pop-ups to advanced maneuver coaching. ISA-level curriculum, tailored to the swell of the day.

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02Events / Heats

Competition Judging

ISA-certified judging for contests, scrimmages and training heats. Scoring, head judging, and athlete debriefs.

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03Rescue / Safety

Ocean Lifeguarding

Suffolk County approved ocean rescue, beach safety consulting, and event water-coverage.

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04Certification

ARC Instructor Courses

Full American Red Cross Lifeguard certification courses — CPR, AED, and water rescue, taught hands-on.

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04 — Retreats

Adventures, near and far.

Eastern Long Island

Eastern Long Island Retreat

Daily · Weekends · Weeklong

Yeah — we live here all year. Anytime you want, we'll create an exciting adventure, a wellness retreat, or a little bit of both.

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Morocco

Moroccan Moon Yoga & Surf Retreat

Yoga · Meditation · Dream-Making

Twice-daily yoga at a tranquil villa — morning vinyasa with Carly of Papaya Wellness and Mama Liz, evening yoga nidra as the moon rises. Surf, explore artisan souks, and unwind in a Moroccan hammam.

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05 — Credentials

Certified by the bodies that set the standard.

01
ISA
International Surfing Association
Certified Surf Judge
02
ISA
International Surfing Association
Certified Surf Instructor
03
SCPD
Suffolk County
Approved Ocean Lifeguard
04
ARC
American Red Cross
Lifeguard Instructor
06 — Our Office

Westhampton Beach, NY.

PO BOX 442
Westhampton Beach, NY 11978
USA
mamaliz@dryftwatersports.com →
40.8043° N · 72.6404° W
◉ DRYFT HQ
07 — Get in the water

Tide's up. You in?

Reach out to schedule a lesson, hire judging staff, or book a certification course. Roll with the dryft.

Email Mama Liz