ZOCO Travel | Stand Up Paddle (SUP) Surfing Courses in Corralejo, Fuerteventura

Stand Up paddle (SUP) surfing HOLIDAYs IN FUERTEVENTURA

Stand up paddle surfing is taking the world by storm. Whether you call it paddle surfing, stand up paddle boarding or beach boy surfing, you are entering a new addition to the waterman lifestyle.

Stand up paddle (SUP) surfing, is a traditional Hawaiian sport which promotes balance, strength and general fitness. The modern practice of SUP, or Stand-Up-Paddle, is excellent for surfers and non-surfers alike, as it provides an isometric workout that strengthens your core muscle groups, while giving you a fun and exiting way to view the natural surroundings.

More and more cross-over athletes are training with SUP and many surfers have converted because of the versatility of the 'new' sport. Stand up paddle boarding offers surfers the ability to catch more waves in a set, as well as offering a better view of incoming sets. You'll now see SUP surfers in lineups around the world.

This summer (2009) we will be offering lessons to help you learn this unique sport.

Stand Up Paddle Surf Lessons

Flat Water Paddling: This is lesson is an introduction to stand up paddling. Our goal is to provide you with the basic techniques needed to safely paddle a stand up board. You will leave the lesson all the skills necessary to paddle with confidence and safety.

In this lesson you will learn correct stroke technique, how to turn the board using four different paddle strokes, foot placement and stance, and, importantly, how to self rescue. We will also discuss how to lift and transport the board without destroying your back or expensive paddle equipment.

You can expect to paddle between two and four miles in your ninety minute lesson.

The entire lesson is conducted in calm, flat waters. It is important for new paddlers to begin in relatively tranquil conditions. These conditions allow us to focus on the important elements of board, paddle and stroke. As a beginner, you can never get enough flat water paddle time. The more you paddle the better you get!

Prices from: £ - | € 489 | Currency converter

KEY POINTS

• Location: Corralejo (Fuerteventura, North)
• Airport: Puerto del Rosario
• Transfer Time from Airport: 30-45 Minutes
• Out of Hours Transfers: Yes
• Join a Surf Course: Any day of the week
• Surf Course Duration: 5 days/5 Hours Daily
• Course Start Time: 10:30 am
• Course location: El Cotillo and Playa Esquinzo - Beach Breaks
• Student to Instructor Ratio: Low
• Pickup Points: Corralejo, Lajares and El Cotillo
• Pickup Times: between 9:30 and 10:00am

SPECIAL OFFER

Get up to £105/€150 discount on your holiday!
If more than 2 people book & have the same arrival & departure dates.
2 people - £35/€50 Discount | 3 People - £70/€100 Discount
4 people - £105/€150 Discount

Prices 2009: ALL-GIRL SURFing & Yoga holiday

Prices quoted are per person and in Pounds Sterling (£ GBP) and Euros (€ EUR). We accept payment in either of these currencies.

Price Guide
Girls-Only Surfing Holidays

Shared
Accommodation

Private
Accommodation

1 week Surf Camp + Budget SURF HOSTEL accommodation

Per person (bed & breakfast)

£ - | € 489

£ - | € -

Non participants (bed & breakfast)

£ - | € -

£ - | € -

1 week Surf Camp + Town APARTMENT accommodation

Per person (self catering)

£ - | € -

£ - | € -

Non participants (self catering)

£ - | € -

£ - | € -

Please note: Prices do not include airfare, please see our Getting There guide for more information on flights to Fuerteventura.

DATES 2009: GIRLs ONLY SURF & YOGA HOLIDAY

Our All Girl Surfing & Yoga holidays are available from the end of June to the end of September during the following weeks:
9th - 19th June
30th June to 9th July
1st - 22nd of September
Please note: Prior registration is essential and numbers are limited.

A TYPICAL SURFING DAY

The base for the camp is the main resort of Corralejo the start of a 20 km stretch of coastline littered with reef and beach breaks. The Surf School is mobile and backed by a fleet of off road vehicles to ensure you surf the best spots during your stay. The outline below will give you a rough idea of what your day on the Surf Camp in Fuerteventura might be like:

08:30-09:30 Continental breakfast at the Surf Hostel.

09:30- 10:00 Accommodation pick-up.

10:00-10:30 The search begins in 4x4 land rovers to find the beach with the best surf conditions. Unload the equipment and setup camp on the beach.

10:30-11:00 Discuss lesson plan for different levels. Theory, safety and practice on the beach.

11:00-11:30 Warm-up, stretching and simple exercises on the beach.

11:30-13:00 In the water! Surfing under the personal supervision of the surf instructors offering encouragment and correcting any mistakes/bad habits.

13:00-13:30 Review the morning session. Refuel with a picnic lunch on the beach and top up your tan.

13:30-15:00 More stretching in preparation for the 2nd surf session. Back in the water to practice everything you learned from the morning sesssion and perfect your surfing technique.

15:30 Muster up a final bit of energy to help stack all the boards on the Land Rover and head home.

16:00+ Chill out in your accommodation and recover from a hard days surfing. Later head into town for some grub and party the night away recounting tales of catching the wave of the day ;-)

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