Intermediate Surfing Program |
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Perform top and bottom turns, light cut-backs and light re-entries in surf up to 3 feet (1 metre).
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Waves of up to 3 feet (1 metre), peeling, unbroken waves. Short or long board.
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Have the skills and knowledge at the level
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| Level 4 |
Interpret weather, swell, tides, wind direction and speed information to work out surf conditions Identify different types of surf breaks Identify different water conditions Select a surfing location for the intermediate surfer Identify suitable weather conditions for surfing Choose a suitable place for entering the water How to surfers use rips to their advantage Negotiating broken and unbroken waves - duck dive Paddling out protocol Exiting water at different types of surf breaks Waiting for waves Choosing the correct waves to ride The take-off position Riding fore-hand and back-hand Understanding use of body weight and speed Turning your board Methods to get off the wave Wiping out safely at the intermediate level
Surfing Manoeuvres
Trim on forehand and backhand Top and bottom turn (forehand)
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| Level 5 |
Parts of your board and performance Fins and fin systems Surfboard damage Choosing a surfboard for the intermediate surfer Surfing safety and assistance clothing
Surfing Manoeuvres
Top and bottom turn (backhand) Light cut-back (forehand) Light re-entry (forehand) Linking manoeuvres
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| Level 6 |
Experience surfing at a beach break Experience surfing at a reef break Experience surfing at a point break Experience surfing at a river mouth
Surfing Manoeuvres
Light cut-back (backhand) Light re-entry (backhand) Linking manoeuvres
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| Qualification |
Achievement Certificate for each level OR
Australian (NRT)
Statement of Attainment - completion of all levels 4 to 6
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Now You're Styling !
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