Course Overview

Trim on broken or peeling waves up to 1 ½ feet (½ metre) 

• White water or peeling waves up to 1½ feet (½ metre)
• Water depth of chest deep or less 
• Sandy beach, with even gradient, free from rocks and rips/sweeps and hazards.
• Wind less than 20 kph

Assistant surfing instructor / outdoor activities assistant - surfing or outdoor recreation industry. 
Industry job roles that require surfing knowledge (e.g. sales rep, retail).

Surfing Environment:
Identify surfing hazards
Identify suitable weather conditions for surfing
Identify the types of waves suitable for surfing
Choose a safe surfing location
Identify how to look after the surfing environment

Equipment: 
How to choose a beginners surfboard
Wax, care, carry and store your board
Identify types of wetsuits and surf clothing, when to wear these

Surfing Skills: 
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
Use safe wipe-out and dismount techniques
Identify correct surfing etiquette (drop in rule, snaking, good surfing ethics)

Surfing Manoeuvres:
Ride a broken or green wave on an angle (trimming) 
Perform small turns

Have surf safety and awareness skills
Swim 200 metres, without stopping
Tread water for 5 minutes  

Attend sessions at the beach

Attend the surfing sessions
Practice skills
Understand theory 

ASI Learn to Surf for Beginners DVD and 
ASI Learn to Surf for Beginners student workbook or logbook

The following equipment is provided in your surfing sessions: 

• Beginners softboard with fins and leash
• Rashshirt
• Wetsuit (optional) 

Please bring: 

• Surf water clothing
• Clothing to change into after session
• Towel
• Hat and sunscreen
• Drinking water 
   

ASI Beginner Surfer Level 3 Participation Certificate

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