LEARNING

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Cressey's Surf Academy offers
excellent tuition for beginners of all
ages and levels of fitness. Whether this
is your first time on a board, or you're
still developing the skill to catch small
waves standing up or for longer than a
few seconds, then beginners level
coaching is for you.

All equipment is provided, although
you are welcome to bring your own
wetsuit if you have one. Beginners tend
to learn on 'soft' foam surf boards
which are larger and heavier than
normal boards, offering you more of a
chance to practice balancing on the waves and get to standing more quickly. These boards are specially designed for novice surfers due to their buoyancy, making them much easier to catch waves on.

Each coaching session contains a mix of teaching both on land and in the water, and starts with a gentle beach warm up to get your muscles moving and ready for action! Before you get in the water your Surf Coach will make sure you understand the basics such as how to use and carry your board safely, paddling techniques, and health and safety.

Your Surf Coach will then demonstrate what you've just learnt in the water, then guide you through each aspect again as you have a go yourself and practice your new skills. Once you're confident in catching waves, we'll get you back on the beach and teach you techniques for standing. We aim to get you standing up in the water for a short amount of time on your first session.

Beginners sessions will teach you:

  how to use and carry your surfboard
  techniques for paddling and catching waves
  basic surf knowledge and health and safety essentials
  how to stand for the first time or for longer time
  ways to warm up and warm down before and after your surf
  to have fun and enjoy the freedom surfing can give you!