Learn to Surf - Intermediate Surfer


Start learning more about the waves, surf culture and some manoeuvres. The intermediate surfing program is split into three levels. Each level is defined by the manoeuvres you can perform.

Everything you need to know is in ASI's Learn to Surf - Intermediate level manual.

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Intermediate Surfer


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Aim

Demonstrate ability to control the surfboard and link intermediate level surfing manoeuvres.


Conditions

Peeling (unbroken) waves of 3 feet (1 metre). Short or long board.


Prerequisite

Have the skills and knowledge at the ASI beginner surfer level


Level 4

  • Interpret weather, swell, tides, wind direction and speed information to work out surf conditions
  • Select a surfing location for the intermediate surfer
  • How surfers use rips to their advantage
  • Techniques to negotiate broken and unbroken waves including the duck dive
  • How to exiting water at different types of surf breaks
  • Choose suitable waves to ride
  • Identify the take-off position
  • Techniques for turning
  • Methods to get off the wav

 
Surfing Manoeuvres

  • Trim on forehand and backhand
  • Top turn (forehand)
  • Bottom turn (with spray, forehand)

Level 5

  • Identify how parts of your board affect performance
  • Identify the different types of fins and fin systems
  • Identify surfboard damage
  • Choose a surfboard for the intermediate surfer based on personal style and the surfing conditions
  • Identify surfing safety and assistance clothing

Surfing Manoeuvres

  • Top and bottom turn (backhand)
  • Cut-back (forehand)
  • Re-entry (forehand)
  • Linking manoeuvres

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

  • Cut-back (backhand)
  • Re-entry (backhand)
  • Linking manoeuvres

Qualification

ASI Intermediate Surfer Achievement Certificate for each level

OR

Australian Nationally Recognised Training (NRT)  Statement of Attainment (completion of all levels 4 to 6)

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