Our surf courses with RipCurl School of Surf
Our progressive surfing lessons are for everyone. The beginner program, developed by Ripcurl, will teach you how to paddle into waves, stand up, and finally glide across the wave. Our goal is to have you catch your first wave and stand up on the first day. In a week the Beginner Package aims to give you all the skill and knowledge necessary to start your life as a surfer. And don’t worry, you will have a blast while you are learning!
Course overview
Below you will find our 4 different courses with RipCurl. Level 1 and Level 2 course are for novice surfers and the Level 3 course is for intermediate surfers who wants to take their surfing to another level. The level 3 course and our “little ripper program” is on request and the pricing is slightly different. If you are interested in the Level 3 course or the little ripper program, just let us know and we will tell you more!
Level 1 – Beach surfer
If you have never surfed before or are still a beginner this course will set you up with some essential knowledge. You’ll learn the art of riding ocean waves with the fundamentals to take your surfing to the next level. The course focuses on basic surfing technique, paddling, popping-up, wave riding stance, turning your board on the wave, ocean knowledge and safety. After taking this course you’ll be surfing beach break waves, feeling comfortable in the ocean and know the correct surfing etiquette.
Level 2 – Reef surfer
So you can ride waves but want to smooth out those sketchy cut backs and bottom turns? Push yourself to control the extra power of reef break waves and learn how to stay safe. This course teaches you about using natural channels to get out back, reading ho
w a wave breaks, wave take-off positioning and improving manoeuvres like botto
m turns, carving and cutbacks. See for yourself when and where you are going wrong with video analysis of your session, and by the end of this course you’ll know exactly how to keep improving your technique.
Level 3 – Power surfer (on request)
You’re already pushing the limits of your surfing and are now ready to throw yourself in the deep end. This course is designed to help you to step up your game. Learn how to drive off your bottom turn to slash the lip of a wave, master fast rail-to-rail surfing and smoothly link your manoeuvres. Borrowing elements of the Rip Curl Team Rider Manual, this specialised course will make sure you can really nail those manoeuvres and tricks that you’ve been working on.
Little Ripper – Under 13 year program (on request)
Give your grom the best head start to become a little ripper with a course designed specifically for kids. With one-on-one tuition with one of our coaches your kid will get answers to all their surfing questions and always be under close supervision. It also allows for a lesson to be adapted specifically for your child’s ability. The course is all about getting your little ones stoked to surf, through confidence building, skill improvement and having lots of fun.
Not sure which course is the right one for you?
We know it can be difficult to know your level sometimes. Contact us and we will help you fint the course that is best suited for you