Beginner Surfer ProgrammeThe Wave

You’ll cover all the basics to get you started. Here are the details:

• Pre-surf online yoga video to prepare your mind and body for your session.
• Individual goal setting with expert instructors with your personal surf progression log book to enable you to plot your learning journey.
• 1 x surf session of your choice on either the left or right hand wave with in water coaching and support (you can book more than 1 session if you would like).
• In-depth video analysis of your surf sessions with demonstrations and move-by-move breakdowns to help you progress onto the next stage of your surfing journey.
• 1 x surf inspired yoga session to help your muscles stretch out after your time in the water.
• An optional one-hour Intro to Surf Skate lesson (£25pp).
• Board and wetsuit hire for the duration of the programme
• Professional photo and footage package of your surfing to take home with you.
• Changing facilities and warm showers.
• An invite to our evening social to enjoy a drink with wonderful new friends!
• Post course, stretch out routine supplied on video to help your muscles to repair after surfing.

The one day surf camp at The Wave is all about you, so we want you to enjoy it, and get everything out of it that you hope to. We’ll have a chat at the start of the day about what your motivations are for coming, work with you individually to set personalised goals, and give you encouragement and feedback on every wave and wipeout! If your goal is simply to have fun, don’t worry, we can go easy on the coaching elements. However, if you want to maximise your progression and learn new skills, then this is perfectly designed to help you on that journey.

Whatever your ability and experience in the surf, we’ve got you covered as your tuition is tailored to suit your ability perfectly. Your sessions are zero pressure, lots of fun and your female instructors are all qualified lifeguards and are fully insured, so you’ll be in safe hands!

This one-day surf programme gives you the perfect introduction to surfing in a safe and supportive environment. With practical instruction in the water and in-depth video analysis session back on land, this will give your surfing skills a great boost! Here’s what you can expect to learn:

• Basic safety
• Getting to know the parts of a surfboard
• Handling and controlling the board
• How the wave pool works
• What happens when it’s your turn
• How to position yourself on the wave
• Riding whitewater waves lying on the board
• Catching broken waves
• Getting to your feet (and staying up!)
• Working on your pop up and take off
• Body positioning on the board
• Stalling and accelerating
• Basic paddling techniques

Every waking minute of the day will revolve around you and your fellow guests; ensuring everyone has a great time, is getting personalised coaching to help them reach their goals. Sprinkle in lots of fun, friendship and female support along the way, and you have a recipe for a fantastic and memorable day.

Your surf session will be filmed by a photographer on the pier and a member of the team in-water with the Go-Pro! These photos and videos will be used for detailed video analysis feedback sessions to fast-track progression. The opportunity to have footage of yourself analysed is the quickest way to learn, as it increases your self awareness, quickly spot errors and helps you visualise what to do to take your performance to the next level. You’ll have access to all of your photographs and videos after the weekend via the easy to use online gallery platform that will be shared with you.

Why not join an optional Surf Skate Workshop to kick start the day? We are offering an optional one hour surf skate workshop at the beginning of the day for £25pp. This session will provide foundational skills and movements that you will be able to replicate on your board in the water.

No matter your surfing experience level, surf skating is an invaluable tool to develop the dynamic body movements you require during surfing. It helps you improve your balance, generate speed and navigate through turns. It’s also amazing fun and we guarantee that you’ll get the feel for it after just one lesson.

While maximising safety, your instructors will deliver a series of drills that enable you to practise toe and heel control, opening your shoulders and using your arms to draw clean lines through your turns. These lessons will increase your time spent on a board simulating these manoeuvres. Which in turn, will increase your balance, strengthen your muscle memory and increase your rate of progression on a surfboard.

It’s great fun and super safe! Many previous guests have used this session as a springboard to start surf skating themselves and practice in their own time.

There are limited places to surf skate, to book, just add to your booking when selecting your weekend during the checkout process. You’ll even receive a discount of 10% at Flavour Skate shop in Newquay should you want to buy one yourself.

The Clubhouse at The Wave has a great variety of food and drink on offer throughout the day. Remember to bring a reusable water bottle, you will have regular opportunities to refill when you need to.