Adult Beginner Lesson - Level 1
Description:
These lessons take place in the bay of the Cove, in the take-off zone, making full use of the wave potential this session can produce. The bay offers very accessible waves: low power, slow, knee-height (0.5m), perfect for beginner surfers to learn, practise and have fun in a safe and controlled environment.
Technique & Practice
- Adaptation to the ocean environment and equipment
- Paddling techniques and different levels of intensity
- Controlling the board’s reaction in different situations
- Performing a safe, smooth take-off in one fluid movement into the base position
- Maintaining a balanced stance with proper weight distribution on the board
- Having a correct surfing base position
- Riding straight towards the beach
- Frontside and backside turns (in the white water)
- Performing the drop and take-off at the lip
General Knowledge & lineup Reading
- Understanding the equipment used for surfing
- Being able to identify the line up and the take off zone
- Having autonomy in wave selection and identifying the best place to paddle out through the line up
Safety
- Understanding and respecting basic safety rules in and out of the water
- Avoiding collision paths
- Returning to the beach and catching white water using bodysurfing techniques
- Maintaining a preventive attitude
- Controlling falls and handling the impact zone when passing through breaking waves
Suitable for: People who have never surfed before or surfers looking to develop or refine their core techniques.
Wave height: Knee-high (0.5m)
Get ready ahead of time: Arrive before the briefing starts to familiarise yourself with our surf safety guidelines, session objectives and warm-up.
If you’re still unsure which lesson is right for you, a member of our team will be happy to help.
Book: booking.surferscove.com/surf-lessons
Call us
+351 123 456 789
Surfers Cove, estrada nacional XPTO
Call us
+351 123 456 789
Surfers Cove, estrada nacional XPTO
