Catching your first wave is an experience you’ll never forget, and knowing the correct technique will have you up on your feet and surfing in no time. Our coaches will assess your ability and show you how to improve. From theory in the classroom to practice of the beach, our surfing syllabus covers everything you need to make the most of your surf sessions and get you stoked.
In a set of 5 x 2hours course period of theory, practice, practical, our “Beach Surfer” program allow a total novice to master the key surfing skill quickly and easily. The course focuses on basic surfing technique, paddling, popping-up, wave riding stance, turning your board on the wave, ocean knowledge and safety, using natural channels to get out back, generating board speed from the wave, transitional turns (cutbacks), compression and extensions (top & bottom turn). After taking this course you’ll be surfing beach break waves, feeling comfortable in the ocean and know the correct surfing etiquette.
Pickup included
If you have never surfed before or are still a beginner this course will set you up with essential knowledge. You’ll learn the art of riding ocean waves with the fundamentals to take your surfing to the next level. The program are for 5 days of lessons including theory, practice and practical, with 2 hour lessons everyday. Courses are scheduled daily at 8 am, 10 am, 1 pm and 3 pm at Rip Curl School of Surf. Different disciplines and levels may require different tides, wave size and wind conditions. We will make every effort to schedule your course accordingly. Be prepared for early mornings as often this time often offers the best conditions. Our school facilities include the latest range of Rip Curl surf wear, changing rooms, personal lockers, private bathrooms, fresh water showers, towel and loads of off street parking. Chill out area with cold drinks, good tunes, tables and chairs. If your bringing a friend or family member along, then all location are adjacent to great restaurants where they can relax in style and enjoy a meal. Rip Curl School of Surf photographers will take photos during the lesson, which will be for sale to the guest on completion of the program.
You can choose to be picked up from a list of locations, or alternatively, have the choice to make your own way to the meeting points
Please arrive at the pick up point 60 minutes before departure time.