Sylvain Emeric, 28/France / Engineer & Business Consultant (March 2012)
“Hi Alba I have signed up for all events at Alba Surf Club Webpage. I was worried that after such a beautiful day, people would get excited and rush for the trips!!! Each time I come back from a surf trip I look forward to the next one and signing-up helps 
… Today was lots of fun! The organization was perfect, as always I didn’t know about the free surf trip, that’s great!! I think the best moment of my day was to actually push little Ben and see him standing up! Again good work guys, you largely deserve the million of thanks See you next weekend, Sylvain”
Kim & Alistair, Parents / Alba Surf Club – Kids Surf Charity event (March 2012)
“Hi Alba, what a great day!! Little Ben, Patrick & Daniel are raving about the lessons. Chris, Maria, Sylvain, Coco (and the rest of the girls & guys instructing) were fantastic with the boys. They are already asking when they can go surfing again!!! Many thanks once again! Look forward to seeing the photos on the website. Alistair and Kim
Cam Connor, Parent / Alba Surf Club – Kids Surf Charity event (March 2012)
Thanks Alba and helpers, we had the best day surfing. Dior – 5 and Deppy-6 slept all the way home. Cam
Maxim Hazilov, 26 / Germany_Russia / Engineer & Business Consultant (February 2012)
“Thanks for the wonderful time and the ultimate experience. You are doing a great job and I am sure it isn’t always easy, but people appreciate it and you are making the world a better place! I hope to see you soon again. Maximo … (days latter) I miss you guys very much and cannot wait to come back to the surf club, best wishes from Germany. Maximo”
Emily Lieberenz, 28 / America / Private Hospital Nurse (November 2011)
“I have been meaning to seriously thank you and Alba for everything you’ve done for me (the car, the surf club, good surfing pointers, and being awesome). Both of you have been amazing friends to me and it’s meant so much, I can’t even tell you! The surf club is the best thing that has happened to Melbourne and has become a really significant part of my life here. Thanks so much for all of it! You guys are incredible! Em”
Johan Wessborg, 24 / Sverige_Sweeden / University Student (November 2011)
“Hi Alba and Ingo, the time has finally come for me to leave Melbourne and head back so Sweden. The feeling is definitely very bittersweet for me. I have had a wonderful time here in Melbourne and I have met so many wonderful people, a lot of it is thanks to you two. My goal when I moved down here was to learn how to surf, which was something, I had the opportunity to do thanks to you. Alba Surf Club has been one of the best things that happened to me down here and would like to thank you guys for that. Keep up the fantastic job you do with the club and keep on being the awesome people that you are. Kind Regards Johan Björn Wessborg”
Preeti Dhand, 25 / India / High Voltage Electrical Engineer (January 2011)
“Did I have fun or did I have fun? First surfing with Alba Surf Club was just awesome!!”
Sophia Spithas, 30 / Greece/Australia / Personal Trainer (January 2011)
“Thank you for a great trip. Very well organized, lots of fun and nice people as always!”
Martin Sjåstad, 22 / Norwegian / Web Designer Student (November 2010)
“Alba Surf Club is awesome! Amazingly sweet surf trip on Sunday 
You rock!!!”
Maria Piles Guillem, 28 / Spain / Postdoctorate in Engineering (October 2010)
“Jelouuuuu. Soy miembro y potential assistant del club de surf más cool de Melbourne, qué emoción!! y el año pasado ni siquiera sabía que me iba a venir a Australia… jajaja. Un beso, Maria”
Angelos Tsoukalas, 31 / Greace / Postdoctorate in Mathematics (October 2010)
“Thanks Alba, it was fantastic. From now on I am a regular”
Diego Fernando Cortez Rodriguez, 23 / Colombia / RMIT Student (April 2010)
“Alba Surf Club is not just a club – it is a new house, with beautiful people. Many thanks Alba’s because you are teaching people how we can enjoy the waves. Como dice especial amiga que adoro y quiero tu pones el resto. =) xoxoxoxoxo”
Tim Lane, 23 / Australia / Degree in Economics (April 2010)
“Hey Alba I had to run to work as soon as we arrived in South Yarra yesterday but I wanted to say thank you very much for a great day. I really enjoyed it and think you have built a really special club. It feels nice to have my mind filled was memories of beautiful waves can’t wait to come again soon hopefully this coming weekend.”
Alana Rincon, 24 / Spain / Degree in Psychology (April 2010)
“Durante mi estancia en Australia he vivido una experiencia fantástica que tu hiciste más especial. Las olas te dan energía pero tu pones el resto, te admiro! Gracias de todo corazón.”
Mathew Galt, 30 / Australia / Sales & Business Development Manager (April 2010)
“Hey Alba, Thanks for an awesome weekend – I had such a good time! All you guys are great, and especially you and Ingo – you really organised a special time. I made heaps of new friends, and was happy to share Easter with you all. I’m looking forward to catching some waves again with you all some time soon! My bests to you!”
Mark Sampson, 37 / UK / Design Engineer (April 2010)
“Hey Alba & Ingo, great Easter long weekend, thanks for organising such a cool house : ) I have a bruised arse and leg after my long board wipe out..! ha ha. See you in the surf soon, maybe Lorne on Sunday with the new swell and southerly winds? Cheers.”
Rodrigo Miranda, 32 / Brazil / Consultant (January 2010)
“You are just awesome girl. We need more people like you in this world. I’m very happy over here working at Oracle Company allocated in Aviation Industry but the life is not always perfect, based on this there is no surf club like yours. I hope to see you soon and also on the surf comp’s … What about Alba’s surf trip to South America? Waiting for you guys in Brazil. Aloha, Rodrigo Miranda.”
Richard Proudlove, 38 / UK / Business Owner / Consultant (December 2009)
“Alba’s Surf Club is run partly voluntarily by Alba Ruiz Leon & Ingo Lippitsch as a way for Melbourne based surfers to meet, surf and socialize with other surfers. The club started out as just a group of mates but has grown to more than 100 members. At the moment it has new members signing in daily basis. The members range from beginners to those that are more experienced and include a mix of Victorians and travelers from all over the world. I think you will agree that Alba has setup something that is pretty special.”
Pauline Rouyer, 21 / France / Engineer (October 2008)
“I just came from France and I never thought I’d make such good friends so quickly. I am so happy I found your sports club and got to know such wonderful people.”
Christian Kraus_Germany_25_Aerospace Engineer (June 2008)
“…we joined Alba Surf Club. Alba is a Spanish PhD student who lives in Melbourne. She is passionate about surfing. She started a club where people mostly students from abroad; France, Germany, Spain, New Zealand, China…. can join and share cars to reduce cost of driving to the Surf Coast. Most of the people are beginners or intermediate surfers but there are some advanced surfers (like Alba) and even a World Qualifying Series surfer joined a few times.” Read the complete publications at the link below:
http://chris-blogs.blogspot.com/2008/06/going-out-with-albas-surf-club.html
