ADVANCED COACHING WEEKS
Do you share our passion and dedication to surfing? Want to build your repertoire? This is our intensive, tailored surf course. Assess your current abilities, set new goals and advance with the fundamentals of good surfing.
WHO'S THE WEEK FOR?
A week of tailored sessions for ambitious intermediate and advanced surfers looking to master new goals. Find and catch the best possible waves in beautiful locations whilst receiving expert coaching. Anyone joining must be able to surf unbroken waves, go right and left and demonstrate basic turns in waves up to shoulder high.
ABOUT THE WEEK
We want you to get the best possible sessions whether that’s at sunrise or sunset, and at river mouth, point or beach breaks. At this level sessions will be tailored to target your individual personal goals. After an assessment on the first day each surfer will receive a personal development plan for the week. Your water skills will be fast tracked with a combination of video coaching supported by practical theory, forecasting, location selection and equipment analysis sessions.
TEACHING METHODS
- 1:4 coach to student ratio
- Personalised program for each surfer’s requirements
- Surf theory classes
- In-water coaching
- Video coaching
- I-Pads for direct beach feedback
- Muscle memory training
- On land carving skate sessions
- Surf-inspired yoga sessions
WEEK OBJECTIVES
- Paddling: Technique, posture, efficiency
- Body position: At every stage of riding the wave
- Cut backs: When and where to initiate on the wave
- Floaters: Timing, clearing sections
- Video Coaching: Every day where possible
- Ocean Knowledge: Reading conditions & finding the best waves at the right time
- Surf Forecasts: Mastering the art of predicting where the best waves will be
- Boards: Understanding board design & explore a range of different styles and shapes of hard boards
CONDITIONS & WAVES
Spring and autumn bring great swell, low wind and quiet beaches here meaning great sessions for you! We’re located close to a large range of beaches on both the south coast - with swell from the Gulf of Cádiz, and the South West coast - with swell from the North Atlantic Ocean. A variety of breaks at a variety of angles including beach, point and rivermouth breaks combined with Tariq’s intricate knowledge of the area and dedication to getting you out at peak condition times each day mean you’ll get the best possible sessions!
TYPICAL DAY
"On our first day we hit the surf early to catch the best conditions. A great dawnie and clean waves at a spot about half an hour’s drive away. The coaches took us through the first session finding out each person’s aims for the week and catching video footage to analyse later. We were back at the lodge in time for a well deserved hearty breakfast before our theory session, which included going through the morning’s video footage, breaking down each technical element to create a clear route forward for the week. Afterwards we headed out for a skateboard session testing out position and balance theory. The day wrapped up with time by the pool followed by a delicious two course meal and time to relax around the fire."
— Dale, 2016
INCLUDED
- 5 carefully structured days surfing with our ISA level 2 coaches based around your individual surfing goals
- Your own surf coach for the week, teaching in a 1 to 4 coach to student teaching ratio or less
- Daily video coaching or surf theory sessions
- All the surf equipment you'll need
- Transport to the best beaches each day
- 5 beach picnics on your days at the beach
- 5 delicious 2 course evening meals at our lodge from our in house chef
- 7 healthy breakfasts
- Accommodation of your choice - forget surf camps and think luxury ski chalet!
- 1 surf inspired yoga session
- Surf Skate session(s)
- Wifi available in all bedrooms
- Daily tea, coffee & cakes back at the lodge after your surf sessions
- Use of all surf lodge facilities including the pool, jacuzzi and garden
- Optional deep tissue massage to relax and restore
- Tiny Whale's experienced team on hand
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