Surfing Lessons Pembrokeshire, Wales
BEGINNER SURFING LESSONS IN PEMBROKESHIRE, WALES
Beginner surf lessons in Pembrokeshire is a great way to learn the basics of Surfing. The lessons are aimed to develop an understanding of how to catch waves, stand up & to be safe in the sea. Improver surf courses move on from catching white water to catching green waves, improving surf technique & surfing different types of waves. Outer Reef Surf Shop is based in Pembroke & our School is located at Freshwater West, Manorbier & Newgale. Our Surfing instructors are all fully qualified Surf Coaches & beach SLSGB lifeguards, who can coach you & your family though all levels of surfing & will be happy to run you through all the stages of learning how to surf in Pembrokeshire.
Beginner Surf Courses In West Wales
cover everything from building confidence in white water and learning to control your surfboard to introducing you to the surfing basics and developing good techniques that work for you.
Your first surf lesson is also important for us to learn about your surfing experience and personal goals so we can help you progress through our program confidently, having fun all the way.
Your lesson will include a quick health and safety briefing every time you surf, a quick land lesson including warm up activities & then maximize the water time
Surf Lessons in Pembrokeshire For All Abilities
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Surfing lessons in Pembrokeshire
Learn to surf in Pembrokeshire at your own pace with your own surf instructor is the best way to develop existing skills or be introduced to new ones & to the sport of kings! So come & enjoy the Pembrokeshire coastline with us....
Beginner Surfing Lesson
- The wetsuit – putting on and taking off
- Leash Secured around the board, fin toward the body.
- Leash attachment – under or over wetsuit, cord pointing outward.
- Warm up – 5 minute simple stretching
- Attack & control; head up & board straight.
- Turning board in waves -back towards waves.
- Lying on the board (Prone) – showing correct trim.
- Catching the wave – toboggan or paddling.
- Riding the wave (prone) – all the way to the beach: showing correct trim & control.
- Wave
- Stopping – slide to the side, holding rails.
- Trimming – small adjustments to correct prone trim.
- Awareness – look left & right whilst riding wave.
- Bottom, fin, leash and rails.
- Leash – why do we use a leash.
- Flags – identifying swimming, surfing & red flag areas.
- Signals – Understanding the instructor's signals.
- Responding to signals – show quick response and understanding of.
- Distress signal – demonstration and when to use it.
- Falling off – protecting your head, eyes, nose, mouth and ears.
- Buddy system – teaming up & showing awareness.
- Leaving water – inform the instructor when you go and when you return.
- Press up – on toes and hands for three seconds.
- Sitting -face beach, sitting on board.
- Airplane – prone position, with arms stretched outwards (wing dips).
- Buddy Boarding – catch the same wave as buddy, at least board length apart.
OUTER REEF SURF SCHEME
SURF LESSONS PEMBROKESHIRE
BEGINNER SURF LESSON
Catch waves Waist depth broken waves. Putting on the wetsuit Carrying the board – 2 people Attaching the leash to ankle
Warming up & stretches Carrying the board through broken waves & turning the board in the surf
Lying on the board - trim Catching waves – toboggan or paddling method & Steering the board – lying down Stopping the board Trimming & awareness of other water users
BEGINNER SURF LESSON, OUTER REEF BRONZE AWARD PART 2
Up and riding Waist/chest depth broken waves with good board contol
SURFING LESSON THEORY AND INFORMATION
Parts of the board Lifeguard flag & Signals from instructor & Simple emergency actions Understanding basic water currents – rips Avoiding other water users – basic rules and rights of way & care for the environment
SURF LESSON BEACH SAFETY AND RESCUE
Quick response to signals & the Distress signal Covering your head – taking action on wipe-out
Buddy system & Action on leaving the water
BEGINNER SURF LESSON
FREESTYLE SURFING MANOEUVRES
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Outer Reef SILVER AWARD Pt1 |
SILVER AWARD Pt2 |
GOLD AWARD |
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Improving techniques |
Unbroken waves and intro to hard boards |
Advanced technique |
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Chest depth broken waves |
Deeper water broken & green waves |
Deeper water green waves |
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Choosing a safe surfing area Identifying potential hazards Checking your equipment Warm up stretches |
Introduction to hard board – general handling & waxing |
Board preparation and care Identifying surfing areas – wave peaks safe, beginners area |
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Paddling over small waves – broken Quicker take-off |
Soft board:- Paddling – board trim Introduction to duck dives |
Hard board :- |
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Weight distribution – front foot and back foot Steering – riding across wave in front of white water |
Soft board:- (no knees) |
Steering – bottom turn / top turn and snake across face Kick-out Pumping |
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Wave types and formations Emergency action – dialling 999!! Rips – how to recognise one and where they are likely to be |
Board types and uses Weather patterns – forecasting surfing conditions |
Weather pattern scenarios Cut back Pumping |
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General safety awareness – as for level 2 |
General safety awareness |
General safety awareness Healthy lifestyle |
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Switch foot |
Combinations Visual awareness Competition |
Competitions |
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Fitness for Outer Reef levels 4 & 5 Terminology Care if environment |
Fitness – maximising performance Care of the environment
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Competitions Surfing sub-culture Squad training Terminology |
Suitable For All Ages & Abilities
Surf Lessons In Pembrokeshire Wales
SURFING COURSES IN PEMBROKESHIRE WALES
Beginner surfing courses are a great way to learn the basics of Surfing.
INTERMEDIATE SURF LESSONS IN PEMBROKESHIRE WALES
Feeling happy with prone & standing, have a good board control including steering and trimming.
ADVANCED SURF COACHING IN PEMBROKESHIRE WALEES
Catching more waves, surfing better in bigger waves, making more speed, and getting a bigger spray.
TOP SURF COACHING COURSES IN PEMBROKESHIRE, WALES
Surf Equipment Hire in Pembrokeshire. Foamie’s are fantastic boards, the perfect boards for learning the foundations of surfing.Foam boards are very buoyant, with lots of volume and a soft construction.
Discussion Topic
- Outer Reef Surf Scheme - benefit of membership.
- Outer Reef Surf Scheme – the next step.
- Surfing terms – ‘Grommet’ and others.
- Fitness – warm up exercise, 5 minutes routine.
We run Surf Lessons at Freshwater West| Surf Lessons Manorbier | Surf Lessons BroadHaven | Surf Lessons Newgale
Learn to Paddle Boarding at Stackpole Quay,| Paddle Boarding at Barafundle Bay
Outer Reef run the ultimate surf school in Pembrokeshire. Join our surf lesson, we'll take you to the best beaches with perfect learning waves and will have you riding in no time.
Before your surf lesson you will be met by your friendly Outer Reef Guide and meet the rest of your surf group where you will be whisked away to the best beach (the exact beach depends on the conditions on the day) where the waves are ideal for learning to surf.
Daily Morning (10am-12pm) and Afternoon Lessons (2-4pm)
Lesson times are subject to availability, season and weather conditions.
Price per person £35 includes: 2 hours, all equipment provided, fully qualified Surf coaches