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Learn to Surf - Beginner Level

 

Entry level course for those people wanting to learn to surf.

Ideally you should have completed or have good knowledge of the Level 1 Surf Safety and Awareness course.

This beginners surfing program is split into two levels. Get a taste for the surfing experience by only completing level 2. Or do Levels 2 and 3 and be eligible for a full beginners program certificate.

All information is contained in the Academy of Surfing Instructors “Learn to Surf for Beginners manual or DVD.

Beginners Surfing Program

Level

Competences

Aim

  • Trim along on broken or peeling waves up to 1 ˝ feet (˝ metre)

Conditions
  • Sandy beach, with even gradient, free from rocks and rips/sweeps, white water / peeling waves up to 1˝ feet (˝ metre), wind less than 20 kph, water depth of chest deep or less

Level 2
  • Identify the types of waves suitable for surfing

  • Apply personal surfing safety techniques

  • Identify surfing hazards

  • Choose a safe surfing location

  • Identify suitable weather conditions for surfing

  • Choose a safe place to enter the water

  • Negotiate small waves using a variety of techniques

  • Paddle the board in trim

  • Turn the surfboard in a sitting position

  • Identify ways to get off the surfboard safely

  • Wipe-out safely

  • Determine your leading foot

  • Demonstrate correct stance

  • Identify common mistakes beginners make

  • Apply surf safety when selecting waves to catch

  • Catch and ride a wave

Level 3
  • Angle across the wave

  • Trim along on a wave

  • How to turn on a wave

  • The “dropping in” rule

  • Snaking

  • Give-way rule

  • Apply good surfing ethics

  • Types and parts of the board

  • Choosing a beginners surfboard

  • Waxing, caring, carrying and storing your board

  • Identify types of wetsuits and surf clothing and when you would wear these

  • How to look after the surfing environment

Qualification
Now You're Cruising!

 

 

 

 

 


 

 

 


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