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LAGOS SURF CAMP - SURF INSTRUCTORS & LESSONS
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All the surfing instructors at the Lagos Surf Camp are qualified FPS Federação Portuguesa de Surf professionals. This accreditation ensures that the surf lessons are run by qualified surf instructors using proven teaching techniques and that all the courses follow the latest safety guidelines for accredited surf schools. |
SURF COURSES & SURFING LESSONS/TUITION
The Lagos Surf Camp offer courses and lessons aimed at all levels of surfers including:
• Newbies & beginners: learn to surf in a fun and safe environment
• Intermediates: improve an aspect of your surfing or style with a surf clinic
• Experienced surfers: Join our daily surfari to the best surf spots
NEWBIES & BEGINNERS
On the beach, you’ll learn basic theory including water safety and be shown the fundamentals of surfing including paddling technique and the 'pop up'. You'll then hit the water to practice what you've learnt and to gain confidence with the equipment and the ocean. The first lessons take place in shallow water catching 'broken' waves. Each day you go a little deeper into the ocean, closer to the unbroken or 'green' waves and by the end of the course you should be catching and riding green waves to the shore.
The crew always have a watchful eye on the newbies and beginners from the beach and one instructor will always be in the water as well. The instructor in the water will keep checking with you to make sure you’re not panicked, not too exhausted or to give you encouragement and tips on improving your surfing.
INTERMEDIATE & EXPERIENCED SURFERS
The surf camp is also a perfect base for experienced surfers who'll find that the western Algarve offers a huge variety of waves and surf conditions from small, glassy beach breaks to epic peeling point breaks and sucky, hollow reefs. Winter usually produces bigger swells and more powerful surf but summer has its classic periods. You can use the boards and suits provided by the school or feel free to bring your own quiver See our 'What to bring' page for board and wetsuit recommendations.
EQUIPMENT & SAFETY
All the equipment used is specifically designed for beginners and intermediates with safety being the key factor. Beginners 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 equipment is checked and maintained on a regular basis to ensure you have the best material at your disposal. The surf school also provide a wide range of good quality wetsuits and rash vests.
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