ROXY WOMEN'S ADVANCED SURF CAMP
Our women only intermediate surf course features dedicated tuition for those ready to hone their skills. Surf the Algarve’s stunning coastline and learn new skills & techniques to last a lifetime.
WHO'S THE WEEK FOR?
If you’d like to make serious improvements to your surfing skills and can already pop up and ride left and right on unbroken waves without being guided, this course is for you! Aimed more at intermediate surfers who've been on a number of surf holidays or honed their skills at home, after an initial assessment we'll build a personalized plan that suits which ever level you're at and the specific skills you need to learn.
EXPERT TUITION
Your dedicated coach will create a tailored plan for the week based on your current skills and goals. The theory, forecasting, equipment and safety lessons combined with hours of practice time in the water will have you surfing better, for longer with icreased confidance. Check out the what’s included on the course and more info on the course designer below.
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
- Get out back: How to spot and use channels & rips
- Paddling: Technique, posture, speed & control
- Ride down the line: Angled take offs, going left & right
- Turns: Top & bottom turns, cutbacks
- Video coaching: Every day where possible
- Ocean knowledge: Reading conditions, catch more waves
- Surf forecasts: Reading surf reports
- Boards: Design, try a range of different hard boards
- Independence: Feel confident surfing on your own
CONDITIONS & WAVES
Portugal’s spring and autumn bring prime surfing conditions with clean waves, low wind, and quiet beaches. Tiny Whale is perfectly located to take advantage of swell from the Gulf of Cádiz on the south coast and from the North Atlantic Ocean on the west. We will monitor the conditions with you each day aiming for the clean, waist to chest high waves and making sure you experience the best waves possible on your course.
TYPICAL DAY
“Having studied the forecast the night before with Seb, we knew the waves would be perfect around lunchtime at the beach we’d chosen. After a healthy breakfast we went through a positioning and balance theory session and tried out techniques on skateboards then we headed out for the beach. Our spot was about half an hour’s drive away. When we arrived Seb took us through goals for the day then we were out on our boards practicing whilst she took video footage of our session. The waves were just the right size to practice what we had learnt so far, feeling more in control was exhilarating! Back at the lodge Inês took us through the afternoon’s footage, explaining each technical aspect of our session. Then we chilled and the day wrapped up relaxing around the fire after a well-deserved two course dinner."
— Katie, 2016
INCLUDED
- 5 carefully structured advanced days coaching with our ISA level 2 coaches
- 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 surf inspired yoga sessions
- Active SUP tour in the lake & Coastal Hike
- Surf Skate Session(s)
- 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!
- WiFi available in all bedrooms
- Use of all surf lodge facilities including the pool, jacuzzi and sauna
- Daily tea, coffee & cakes back at the lodge after your surf sessions
- Optional deep tissue massage to relax and restore
- Tiny Whale's experienced team on hand
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