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SURFING INSTRUCTORS & SURF COURSES - ST. FRANÇOIS, GUADELOUPE
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All the surfing instructors at the Guadeloupe Surf School are qualified FFS Fédération Française de Surf professionals. This French surfing federation accreditation ensures that you are taught by qualified surf instructors using proven teaching techniques and that all the courses follow the latest safety guidelines for accredited surf schools.
The FFS is governed by the French ministry of sports and is a European Surfing Federation and International Surfing Association member. |
SURFING INSTRUCTORS
The surf school is also a member of the École Française de Surf the governing body for accredited surf schools in France.
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The instructors have years of experience as surfers & surfing instructors and are accustomed to coaching at different levels. They have all the necessary skills & experience to help newbies & beginners to progress to a level where they can become independant surfers. The instructors are multi-lingual & speak French as well as a good level of English. |
SURFING FOR NEWBIES, BEGINNERS, INTERMEDIATES & EXPERIECED SURFERS
The Surf Lessons and Surf Courses have a low student to instructor ratio for safety and to ensure you get the attention you need on dry land and in the water. All participants are placed with an instructor who specializes in teaching at a particular level.
The training program is specifically developed to guarantee success in surfing and includes, muscle specific exercises surfing different wave types and surfing in different conditions. This will help you develop confidence and improve your surfing.
Quick links: Newbies/beginners | Intermediates | Advanced & experienced | Surfaris | Equipment & Safety | The team
NEWBIES & BEGINNERS
As a beginner you will be taught all the basics you need to know.
Rough course outline for beginner surfers
• Maneuvering the board
• Positioning and paddling
• Sitting on your board and turning techniques
• Duck diving techniques
• Paddling out
• Catching broken waves or white water
• Catching 'green waves' to shore
• Standing up on the surfboard
• Surfing safety and priority rules
Besides the practical aspects mentioned above you will also learn the theory you need to understand wave types, swell and wind conditions, currents & rips, the difference between reef, point and shore breaks, etc.
Note: See the package deal here: Surfing + accommodation.
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INTERMEDIATE SURFERS
To be on this group you don't need to be Kelly Slater. You just need to know the basics. This course is aimed at those who have surfed before or followed a beginner course at some time. This way you don't have to go through all the basics again.
The focus of this group is on your individual surfing. Once you have learnt how to take off on a wave, you start to develop your own style and this is when timely error correction will ensure that your surfing develops quickly and properly.
Learn and practice the bottom turn, start to aim for the top section of a wave, finding the pocket and the cut back.
Rough course Outline for intermediate surfers
• Brief surfer diagnoses
• Quick review of surfing basics
• Techniques for paddling and turning for waves (tricks and tips)
• Priority rules (review)
• How a surfboard works
• Types of waves and approach to apply to each of them
• The 'Bottom turn' and its importance for wave riding success
• The importance of the upper body for bottom turning.
• 'Duck dive' techniques
• The 'off the lip'
• The 'cutback'
• General surf manoeuvres
Note: See the package deal here: Surfing + accommodation.
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ADVANCED SURFERS
If you're a competant surfer looking to spend some quality time in the water surfing breaks with few crowds then why not join one of our Guadeloupe surfaris - let a local surf guide search for, and drive you to, a break that matches your surfing ability. The surf guides are there to make your trip run as smoothly as possible and will always try to be helpful and informative.
On Surfari you will surf at several different breaks depending on your ability, waves/tides and wind. Usually Surfaris run from 9.30 am - 6pm.
The surf guides services include:
• Finding the best available surf in the area.
• Pointing out the ins-and-outs, hazards, channels etc.
• Take care of all the driving, so you can sit back and relax.
• Advising you on activities in the area, tips on bars, restaurants etc.
Note: See the package deal here: Surfari + accommodation.
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SURFING EQUIPMENT & SAFETY
The Surfboards and Wetsuits used by the Guadeloupe Surf School are specifically designed for beginners and intermediates with safety being the key factor.
Beginners will use boards specifically designed for both stability and safety. Intermediates will use boards which provide a good blend of stability, manouverability and performance.
The instructors will select a board suitable for your size, weight and ability. All the surfing equipment is checked and maintained on a regular basis to ensure you have the best material at your disposal.
The surf school have an entire range of ®BIC boards, an assortment of ®SURFTECH boards and a range of customs ®FISHBONE boards by local Gwada shaper).
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MEET THE TEAM
Olivier owns and runs the suf school and personally oversees the lessons when he is not teaching himself to ensure that you get the maximum attention and care.
Peyo is knows the island like the back of his hand and will be your guide on surfari. His surf taxi will get you to the best spots, on time, everytime!
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