WHO'S THE WEEK FOR?

If you can pop up and ride unbroken waves without being guided, you’re ready for this course! Build your water confidence, read surf forecasts well, understand 'trimming' and learn your first proper turns and cutbacks. Intermediates-only weeks are all about progressing and learning new skills to help you get most out of surfing.

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HIGH LEVEL COACHING

Coaching is broken down into easy to digest detailed chunks. Learning and progression are the goals and you can expect a variety of teaching methods including theory lessons, carving skate sessions, muscle memory exercises, in water instruction and a large chunk of video coaching.  

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TEACHING METHODS

• 1:4 coach to student ratio
• A personalized program for each surfer’s requirements
• Surf theory classes
• In-water coaching
• Video coaching
• I-Pads for direct beach feedback
• Muscle memory training
• On land carving skate sessions
• Surf-inspired yoga sessions
  

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WEEK OBJECTIVES

• Get out back: How to spot and use channels & rips
• Paddling: Technique, posture, speed & control
• Ride down the line: Angled take offs, going left & right
• Turns: Top & bottom turns, cutbacks
• Video coaching: Every day where possible
• Ocean knowledge:  Reading conditions, catch more waves
• Surf forecasts: Reading surf reports
• Boards: Design, try a range of different hard boards
• Independence: Feel confident surfing on your own

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CONDITIONS & WAVES

Spring and autumn bring great swell, low wind, and quiet beaches here meaning great sessions for you! We’re located close to a large range of beaches on both the south coast - with swell from the Gulf of Cádiz, and the South West coast - with swell from the North Atlantic Ocean. A variety of breaks at a variety of angles including beach, point, and rivermouth breaks combined with Tariq’s intricate knowledge of the area and dedication to getting you out at peak condition times each day mean you’ll get the best possible sessions!

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TYPICAL DAY

“The tide is looking just right later in the day so we started with a leisurely breakfast before getting into theory sessions. Next we had a forecasting lesson and reviewed the previous day’s video footage while our coach dished out advice and tips for the session ahead. Then we were off to put our video feedback into practice. Just as predicted there’s perfect clean green waves at the beach we’ve chosen. After making the most of the waves it was back to the lodge for warm showers and a healthy dinner before settling down for a well deserved drink by the fire.”

— Lisa, 2017

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WHAT'S INCLUDED

Surfing & coaching experience

• 5 carefully structured days with our qualified coaches based on your individual surfing goals
• Your own surf coach for the week, teaching in a 1 to 4 coach to student ratio or less
• 3 one to one & 2 group video coaching sessions back at the lodge
• 2 Surf skate sessions, also with video coaching
• Presentations from our coaching team on a choice of over 20 of our surf theory sessions
• All the surf equipment you'll need: board, wetsuit, changing poncho, ruck sack, surf skate & surf skate protection
• Transport with your coach to the best beaches  
• A huge amount of new surf knowledge & experience to use in all your future surf sessions
• Memory folder with recap video of the week, photos & clips of all your waves to keep

Food & drinks during your stay

• Welcome dinner & wine tasting evening on your arrival day
• Post surf, pre dinner aperitif before each evening meal at the surf lodge
• 3 delicious 3-course evening meals at our lodge from our professional chef
• 7 healthy buffet breakfasts & 5 delicious lunches
• Daily tea, coffee, fruit, cakes & snacks at our surf lodge
• End of the week bbq & close the week ceremony

What's not included

• Dinner on your hosted night in Lagos on Tuesday
• Wednesday's lunch & dinner on your rest day from surfing
• Your own personal travel insurance
• Transfers to us from Faro or Lisbon airport (bookable with our bookings team)

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