WHO:             Approximately 15 Texas A&M University-Corpus Christi Students Enrolled in Surfing 101

WHAT:            Surfing Finals Class for Beginning Surfing Class

WHEN:           Tuesday, November 1 from 4 to 7 p.m.

WHERE:         I.B. Magee Park, North of Horace Caldwell Pier in Port Aransas

Texas A&M University-Corpus Christi Surfing Students to Ride the Waves near Horace Caldwell Pier for Final Exam
Island University is first four-year school in Texas to offer surfing for credit

Approximately 15 students from Texas A&M University-Corpus Christi’s Surfing 101 class will take their final exam by riding the surf of Mustang Island at I.B. Magee Park, just north of Horace Caldwell Pier in Port Aransas on Tuesday, Nov. 1 beginning at 4 p.m.

Texas A&M University-Corpus Christi is the first four-year institution of higher learning in the state to offer surfing for credit through its Kinesiology program. The class is designed to teach students the skills to safely enjoy surfing through a combination of classroom lectures and beach program. In addition to learning how to properly use equipment, students are taught surfing history and environmental issues.

The class is taught by Phil “Puddy” Albright, an experienced competitive surfer and registered sports counselor. Albright and his students will be available for interviews.