6 a.m. | Catch a Wave
I like to start my mornings where you’d expect to find a Triton: in the water. So I make my way to Scripps Institution of Oceanography, head down to my favorite surf spot at Scripps Pier and check the swell. If conditions look good, it’s time to paddle out.
Of course, I’m hardly the only Triton who likes to catch a wave. UC San Diego was recently named the No. 1 college in the country for surfing, thanks to a combination of world-class surf spots right in our backyard and plenty of ways to get out on the water.
I sharpened my skills with UC San Diego Recreation’s eight-week Surfing Fundamentals course, but there are options for Tritons ready to give surfing a try. Both Surfing Fundamentals and the four-week Intro to Surfing are designed for beginners, with Fundamentals offering more time to build skills and confidence on the water. Surfboards are even provided at the pier.
Still working on your sea legs? Swimming is a prerequisite for surf classes, and Recreation offers swim classes throughout the summer. There are plenty of ways to stay active on dry land, too, from group fitness and yoga classes to facilities that are open seven days a week all summer long.