1ST WAVE SURFING LESSON AND PACKAGES
1st Wave Surf School - Learn To Surf at Main Beach, Gold Coast
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GIVE IT A GO LESSON' - 1 Lesson
'Great fun ... $50'
Spend a morning Learning to Surf on the fabulous Gold Coast Beach. The 1st Wave beginners lesson is for those who want to experience the thrill of Surfing and have a lot of FUN and catch your 1st Wave!!
Includes basic surfing techniques including paddling, catching waves and standing up.
GREAT ACTIVE HEALTHY FUN ON THE BEACH!
YOU WILL stand and surf in this 2 hour lesson - all equipment provided including soft beginner surfboard, identifiable surf school rash shirt, wetsuit, sun cream, refreshments.
Awesome FUN suitable for children & adults. Scroll down to check out the lesson structures and other packages.
SURFING INTRODUCTION PACKAGE - 2 Lessons
'More time on the surfboard... $95.00'
Benefit from what you learnt in your first surfing lesson with this follow up lesson. We take you straight into your standing and surfing style and work on skills that will have you surfing waves all the way to the beach. This lesson is very beneficial and is when all the skills you learnt in your 1st lesson start to come together.
SURFING PROGRESSION PACKAGE
4 Lessons PLUS 2 extra surfboard hire practice sessions
'Recommended .. Our most popular package ...$185.00'
Our most popular package, if you are really keen to Learn To Surf we recommend this progression. You will develop your skills, gain surf awareness, catch heaps of waves and have a lot of FUN.
Over 4 lessons you will learn surf survival and safety, how to spot and understand rips and currents, how the tide and wind effects the surfing conditions, the parts of the surfboard, surfing etiquette, paddling techniques, wave selection, catching waves, standing up and surfing style. You will develop skills including trimming the surfboard, changing the angle progressing to turns, paddling through the break and building confidence in deeper water.
Plus we will discuss local surfing conditions and surf breaks and assist you in purchasing the correct size surfboard for your ability.
You WILL learn all the beginner stages that will help you progress with your surfing.
To allow you to progress your skills and get the most out of your surfing lessons we give you 2 extra practice sessions. This allows you to progress and fine tune your skills and then your surfing instructor can offer you more advice during your progression.
The Surfing Progression Package is an open ended use of 4 lessons. You may take your lessons 4 days in a row, one a week or one a month, basically whatever you desire to suit your lifestyle and schedule. We recommend using a practice session after your second lesson.
PRIVATE LESSONS
'Learn to surf 1 on 1 ... $95'
If you are looking for that little bit more personal attention then a private lesson is the way to go. Private lessons are structured specifically for your needs and skills.
Private lessons are suitable for total beginners or surfers who have had a couple of lessons but need a bit of help to fine tune their skills. We also recommend private lessons for intermediate surfers who have purchased a new surfboard and are starting to paddle through the break zone to the back breaking waves.
Consult one of our coaches before purchasing your surfboard, to progress your surfing it is very important to make sure you are surfing the right size and shape surfboard for your ability, our coaches will make sure you get the right board and will then teach you how to surf it.
Beginners and Intermediate welcome 1.5 Hour lessons, Soft Surfboards, Wet Shirt and Wetsuit provided. Intermediate surfers may use their own gear.
Preferred lesson time 7.30am. Also Check out the 1st Wave Ultimate Surf Package at the bottom of the page.
BOOK your private lesson today!
LESSON STRUCTURES - WHAT YOU WILL LEARN
LESSON 1.
- Surf safety and awareness
- Understanding rips, currents and tides
- Parts of the surfboard
- Body positioning and lying on the surfboard
- Catching and riding broken waves (lying down)
- Paddling technique and paddling onto white water waves
- Standing up and surfing broken waves
LESSON 2.
- Standing up and Surfing Style
- Wave selection and surf etiquette
- Trimming the Surfboard on broken waves
- Changing the angle while surfing broken waves
LESSON 3.
- Standing up and Surfing Style continued
- Trimming and Changing the angle developing to turns
- Introduction to Paddling through the break zone
LESSON 4.
- Standing up, Surfing Style and turning
- Paddling through the break zone (Subject to surfing conditions)
- Confidence building and Surfboard control in deep water
- Introduction to catching unbroken waves
EXTRA'S
- Surfboard shapes, designs and equipment
- Basic fitness for surfing
- Surfing conditions and the local area
- Surfing clubs and associations
- Share the experience and make new friends
Progression (Lessons 1- 4)
We Recommend
Introduction (Lessons 1- 2)
For those that are really keen
Give It a Go (Lesson 1)
.Basic techniques and heaps of Fun
BOOK your lesson today.
SPECIAL GROUP LESSONS
SCHOOLS, CONVENTION GROUPS, WORKPLACE REWARDS, TEAM BUILDING, SOCIAL CLUB OUTINGS, INDUSTRY DAYS, UNIVERSITIES.
Our special group surf lessons are 1st Class. We can provide from 4 to 40 participants and are flexible enough to work with your schedule and special group requirements.
Whether you are a small workplace, school/college or major convention group we can look after you.
Our location offers: Surf School Shop (meeting place with secure Storage),change rooms and showers, ample free parking (buses OK), Lifeguard patrolled beach, adjacent shaded parklands with free BBQs and a beach kiosk. PLUS the Southport Surf Lifesaving Club which is newly renovated with a huge new deck overlooking the fabulous beachfront.
Enquire about our surf lesson and lunch packages.
We provide 1 to 2 hour surf lessons with all equipment including soft beginner surfboards, identifiable rash shirts, wetsuits if required, drinking water and suncream. We also have hire boards to cater for any participants who are experienced surfers and will provide at least 1 coach for every 8 participants you have.
To receive a detailed quote for your requirements Please contact with participant numbers and details - Small and large groups welcome.
CONTACT us today with your Group Enquiries!
SAFE SURFING CERTIFICATE PROGRAM
Suitable for Schools Groups
A progression of surfing skills and knowledge'
The Surfing Australia Safe Surfing Certificate Program has 5 levels of surfing. It is endorsed by the Australian Sports Commission and is designed to teach basic techniques to beginner surfers and then encourage them to continue surfing with a progression of surf, sun and environmental awareness, surfing knowledge, plus skill and technique development.
1st WAVE ULTIMATE SURFING PACKAGE
Join the lifestyle'
This package is designed for those who really want to join the lifestyle of surfing. It includes Learning to Surf plus getting your 1st surfboard and all the gear to get you out there.
YOU Recieve
- Surfing Progression (4 x 2 hr Lessons)
- 2 x 2 hour hire/ practice sessions (Test Ride different Surfboards, Surf next to a lesson and an instructor is available to offer tips and safety)
- Your very own surfboard... plus all the equipment including a protective surfboard bag, leg rope and surfboard wax.
The Ultimate Surfing Package is awesome value and the ideal introduction to the surfing lifestyle.
Check out SURF LESSON PRICES here.
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