BRAZILIAN SURFING LESSONS, CLINICS AND COACHING
The surf school was founded in 1997 and based on the official teaching program of the Australian Surfriding Association.
Whenever possible all surfing technique is taught on the beach, as pure body movement, then when you've mastered the movement and are executing it with fluidity, you will practice on a long board in 'broken' waves (white water). Once you have mastered the techniques in 'broken' waves you will paddle out to real surf where you can practice all the previously learned techniques, with ease and grace.
Quick links: Surf school programme | Learn-2-surf course | Surf Clinics
Surf school Programme for your surfing holiday in Brazil:
To encourage friendly competion and to create a fun dynamic, the surf lessons are always taught in small groups. However the surf instruction is always level specific and each student is coached according to their ability. If necessary, groups will be split and sent to different beaches that best match the skills of the group. The course location and schedule are decided on a daily basis, the instructor takes into account your safety, sea and weather conditions and the students skills.
Variety is the spice of life and this certainly applies to surfing. Your instructors will also try to ensure that you surf at different locations and different conditions while you're in Itacaré.
• The surf school provides level-specific coaching in small groups
• Guaranteed instructors/student ratio of 1:3 in beach classes
• Professional surf-instructors and surfing tuition
• Advanced team-work techniques
• Video-feedback in all beach classes & daily video analysis
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Course Outline for Newbie & beginner surfers
The surf courses for beginners cover all the basics including:
• paddling
• sitting on the board
• quick turning while sitting
• paddling turns
• diving under board (turtle diving)
• 'emergency brake' just before taking off
• wipe out survival
• paddling techniques
• standing up and surfing 'broken' waves to shore
• controlled turning on 'broken' waves
• complete sea-condition appraisal sessions
During the second half of the beginners course, the recently learnt techniques are applied in real wave situations (outside), with vigilant observation and assistance of the surf instructors and the camcorders.
In the evenings, informal seminars are given covering topics such as wave patterns, currents, tides, potentially dangerous situations, priority rules, and much more.
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Course Outline for Intermediate & Advanced surfers
Intermediate and advanced students follow individual training-programs whose aim is the systematic improvement of technique through the application of specific exercises and individual coaching, as well as video analysis.
Entry requirements: If you're a competant surfer looking to sharpen your cut-back, gain more speed out of the wave or land that floater... you will get all the coaching and tips you need on a surf Clinic. The minimum entry requirement for this Surf Clinic is that you can take-off on green waves and can bottom turn.
The Surf Clinics have a low student to instructor ratio to ensure you get the attention you need in the water. All participants are placed with an instructor who specializes in teaching at a particular level. The training program has been specifically developed to guarantee success in surfing and includes video analysis, error correction and coaching at your level. The opportunity to surf different wave types in different conditions, alongside your instuctor will help you develop confidence and improve your surfing.
Each day the surf instructor will take you to a break that matches your surfing ability. They will constantly evaluate your progress and offer tips and advice on improving your all-round ability. The instructors are there to make your trip run as smoothly as possible and will always try to be helpful and informative.
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