LEVELS:

Advanced Beginner Longboarding

6 week course

Some experience, want to learn more about longboarding.

Introduction to catching green water waves. (1 – 2 blocks of 6 week challenges before progressing to Intermediate Longboard Level recommended)

Expected ability before joining this course: Completed Beginner Level 1 course with us, OR Previous surfing experience (minimum 3 consecutive months)

What to expect

1. Longboard fundamentals
2. Where to sit when paddling out the back and why
3. Learning the correct way to paddle back out after catching a long wave
4. Learning and understanding surf safety and surf etiquette
5. How to manage surfing in a crowded line-up
6. Learning different entry and exit points in the surf
7. Correct positioning in a surfing line-up
8. Learning to paddle through waves and manage a bigger board

Intermediate Longboarding

4 week course*

Becoming comfortable and confident surfing out the back and learning how to cross step, while incorporating style and correct techniques.

*The 4 week course will span 8 weeks to ensure we are running in optimal conditions

Expected ability before joining this course: 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 and confident catching small unbroken waves unassisted Min 6 months previous surfing experience

What to expect

1. Longboarding technique and style
2. Learning how to cross step
3. Surfing with style
4. How to read surf forecasts
5. Learning what type of waves/equipment suit longboard surfing
6. How to deal with crowded line-ups
7. Learning surf safety and surf etiquette

These sessions will be conducted in a fun and supportive environment and will include one filming session with each surfer being sent a broken-down analysis that will be sent to you via email.