Womens Only Longboard Challenge
Description
- Learn the techniques and style of traditional longboarding with one of our talented instructors Camilla Barucci
- This course is for all women who are keen to learn the art of longboarding in a supportive and easy going environment. Your instructor will be with you every step of the way to help you achieve your surfing goals.
- 2 surfing levels to choose from, advanced beginner and intermediate (please see level descriptions below for reference)
- Our intermediate program will consist of 4 x 1.5hour sessions. This course will span over 8 weeks to ensure we are running in optimal conditions.
- Our advanced beginner course will be 6 weeks, and comprise of 6 x 1.5hour sessions, with 1 session per week at the same time and day each week for 6 weeks.
Levels
Advanced beginner
Introduction to catching green water waves and learning basic longboarding technique. (1 – 2 blocks of 6 week challenges before progressing to Intermediate Longboard Level recommended)
6 week course
EXPECTED ABILITY BEFORE JOINING ADVANCED BEGINNER
- Completed Beginner Level 1 course with us, OR Previous surfing experience (minimum 3 consecutive months)
WHAT TO EXPECT
- Longboard fundamentals
- Learning the correct way to paddle back out after catching a wave
- How to manage surfing in a crowded line-up
- Correct positioning in a surfing line-up
- Where to sit when paddling out the back and why
- Learning and understanding surf safety and surf etiquette
- Learning different entry and exit points in the surf
- Learning to paddle through waves and manage a bigger board
Intermediate
Becoming comfortable and confident surfing out the back and learning how to cross step, while incorporating style and correct techniques
4 x sessions will span an 8 week period to ensure we are running in optimal conditions
EXPECTED ABILITY BEFORE JOINING INTERMEDIATE
- To be able to paddle with correct technique.
- Ability to react (turn and go) quickly while maintaining board control.
- Previous experience paddling out the back
- confident catching small unbroken waves unassisted
- Min 6 months previous surfing experience
WHAT TO EXPECT
- Longboarding technique and style
- Learning how to cross step
- Surfing with style
- How to read surf forecasts
- Learning what type of waves/equipment suit longboard surfing
- How to deal with crowded line-ups
- Learning surf safety and surf etiquette
Details
Where
Currumbin Alley Carpark. Meet opposite the volunteer marine rescue building. Look for the big surf school truck with the Currumbin Alley Surf School Logo. See map here
When
See below for available session days/times
What
Lessons will be adapted according to the level of the group. Your instructor will provide feedback and support while also giving you the information and tips you need in order to progress. Over the course of the program we will cover a range of topics that will help you develop confidence in the water as well as a greater understanding of surf safety and surfer etiquette.
What to bring
You will just need swimming bottoms, sunscreen and a towel. We supply the wetshirts, wetsuits (if needed) and safe, soft surfboards.
Who
Females that are keen to get into surfing or learn the art of longboarding with a female instructor in a supportive environment
More people
Want to book in all your friends, add each participant to your cart one at a time. Select the level and choose the time that works for you all.
Where
Currumbin Alley Carpark. Meet opposite the volunteer marine rescue building. Look for the big surf school truck with the Currumbin Alley Surf School Logo. See map here
When
See below for available session days/times
What
Lessons will be adapted according to the level of the group. Your instructor will provide feedback and support while also giving you the information and tips you need in order to progress. Over the course of the program we will cover a range of topics that will help you develop confidence in the water as well as a greater understanding of surf safety and surfer etiquette.
What to bring
You will just need swimming bottoms, sunscreen and a towel. We supply the wetshirts, wetsuits (if needed) and safe, soft surfboards.
Who
Females that are keen to get into surfing or learn the art of longboarding with a female instructor in a supportive environment
More people
Want to book in all your friends, add each participant to your cart one at a time. Select the level and choose the time that works for you all.
*Please note our cancellation policy: we require at least 24 hrs notice if your
booking is to be cancelled/postponed. If cancellation is made at least 24 hrs
before the scheduled booking, we can reschedule your session. If cancellation
is made within 24 hrs of your booking, we cannot offer any credit.