Discover Surfing

Surfing is perhaps the purest of all the extreme sports, with an iconic status and a proud history. There is a certain romance connected with surfing stemming for many years, as the organic feel of harnessing some of the world's most beautiful and powerful natural forces endeared many to this great sport. Millions of people around the world surf and it isn't as hard to learn as you may think. You need to learn the basics correctly from the start and then it's all practice, practice, practice. Our Discover Surfing experience is a half day introduction to surfing and will give you an idea of what the sport is really like. We have selected some of the UK's finest surfing locations and with our British Surfing Association qualified coaches, you can expect to receive the best possible instruction to ensure that you will progress as fast as possible. This course is also suitable for people who have had surfing experience as the instructor will tailor the tuition to your needs.

Agenda

Once you have arrived and been welcomed to the centre your day will begin with a safety briefing covering all aspects of surfing and the dangers involved. The course will start off with you being issued a wetsuit and being introduced to the board, you will then be taught the principles of surfing on the beach with the instructor covering paddling, pop (standing up) stance and the all important timings. You will then hit the water where you will start putting the theory into practice. This half day experience is great fun as well as extremely useful for your development as a surfer. If you feel competent after the Half Day Course we highly recommend trying the Full Day Course to further your skills.

Restrictions
Minimum age is 8 (Under 18's must be accompanied by an adult)
You must be comfortable in the water and able to swim.
In Cornwall this experience requires a minimum of 4 people.

Duration
Allow three hours for your experience with around 2 - 2.5 hours actual surf time.

What to Wear / Equipment
You will be provided with a wetsuit and surf board. You will need to bring a swim suit & towel, bring sun block if it is hot and a change of warm clothes if it's not. Feel free to take your own wetsuit if you own one.

Group Size / Spectators
There will be a maximum of 10 students per instructor.
Spectators are welcome.

Weather
Surfing courses can be weather dependent and in extreme circumstances the course may be affected. Please check with the centre prior to arrival.

Availability
Surfing is available all year (it's cold in the winter though!)

• Bournemouth (Dorset)
• Bridgend (Glamorgan)
• Ryde (Isle of Wight)
• Perranporth (Cornwall)
• Bude (Cornwall)
• Swansea (Carmarthenshire)
• Broadstairs (Kent)