(Workshop) Level 1 Surfing Instructor

Algarve Surf Camp 
Rua Mestre António Galhardo 8650-384 Sagres Portugal

Accommodation options available at surf camp.  website

This 2 day workshop is an intensive format that allows you to complete most of the written and practical course requirements.

Beach and surf time is maximised to ensure you gain practice with delivery and technical skills.

Your only post workshop training is to complete practical on-the-job experience, provide 1 surfing video/surfing assessment.

Early Bird Rate 
Enrol and pay early to receive lower course fees.

Schedule Course          
Level 1 Surfing Instructor                    
Sat-Sun. 4-5 September 2021.   9am to 5pm  (2 days)

Hosting 
Algarve Surf School are providing local support for the ASI Surfing Instructor workshops, providing a wealth of local area knowledge.  

Practical Hours
Algarve Surf School can also provide on-the-job practical experience.  Contact the trainer for more information.

Surf Rescue 
Complete your surf rescue at the same time. 
Enrol in the ASI combined workshop course.   Date: Fri. 3 September 2021

First Aid
Complete your First Aid  training at the same time as your instructor training. 

You need a first aid certificate to obtain your ASI Level 1 surfing instructor certificate, but it can be provided up to 12 months after the instructor training.  

Delivered by Cristovão Catarino, Pura Vida Divehouse & Camp  
Payment and enrolment is separate to ASI.

To enrol please contact on
Email: puravidadivehouse@gmail.com  Ph: +351 913210716 / +351 918426721

Emergency First Response First Aid 
Wed-Thurs 1-2 September 2021 (2 days).

IMPORTANT INFORMATION

(1) 
Read the course information and requirements before enrolling. 

(2) 
Within 12 months for attending the workshop, instructors must submit a:
-Surf Rescue Certificate  
-Senior First Aid certificate

You can obtain a surf rescue certificate from organisations such as surf lifesaving.
Your surfing instructor certificate will not be issued until these are received.

(3)  
After the workshop you will complete practical hours experience.

Alex Rista  Biography
Fluent in speaking and writing Italian (first language), Portuguese and English, French, Spanish

Email: training@academyofsurfing.com

Instructor Training Centre: Algarve Surf School

Sagres Guesthouse  Fully renovated, rooms with views of ocean, balcony, share kitchen & bathroom. Located in the centre of Sagres. 5 mins walk to training venue.  Ph +351 926 825 898 website

Algarve Surf School Central Reservations to book a range of accommodation -  camps, hostel, hotels, villas in Sagres.  Prices from 18€.   

Email: info@algarvesurfschool.com   Tel:+351 962846771 

Transport Pick up and drop offs to our hostels (Sagres and Lagos) from Lagos train station and bus stations.  From 10.00h am - 22.00h pm.  15€ for Sagres hostel, 5€ for Lagos hostel, each way.

• Algarve Surf Camp Hostel.  Prices June Share rooms (4/6) 18€/pax.  Double room  25€/pax  for bed and breakfast
• Sagres Hostel. Rua Mestre Antonio Glahardo, 8560-384 Sagre +351 962846771
• Lagos Hostel. Urb. Cerro das Mós, Lote 55, 600-917 Lagos. +351 927988171

Puravida Divehouse Sagres Dorm rooms, private rooms, private self contained studio. (5 mins walk to training venue).   website

Memmo Baleeira Hotel Sagres, Sítio da Baleeira, Sagres, 8650-357, Portugal   website  (training held at this hotel)
Special room rates including full buffet breakfast
Triplo - vista mar lateral: 35€/pax. Vista mar frontal: 40€/pax
Duplo - vista mar lateral: 45€/pax.  Vista mar frontal: 55€/pax
Single - vista mar lateral: 60€/pax

Closest Airport:   

Faro Airport –  is closest to Sagres  - 113km from airport  (1 hour drive).  
Car hire:  available at airport.
Private transfer:   Yellow Fish  website    €100  each way
Transfer with other people:   Algarve Shuttle Transfers  website   Up to 2 hours, as stopping along the way.   €35 each way
Taxi:  From Faro airport  to Sagres.  Approx. 107€ / 137€ .

Lisbon Airport  (3 hour drive).  
Car hire: available at airport. Very good motorways.
Public bus to Lagos.  From bus station about 10 mins dirve from airport. Approx.  €20 (comfortable, usually wifi enabled)

Closest Bus Station:
Sagres station. From airport take the bus to Lagos and change bus to go to Sagres.

Closest Train Station:   
Lagos station.  No direct train;  From Faro airport, train to Lagos,  then get a bus to Sagres.

Please bring to the workshop: 

• A fibreglass surfboard to demonstrate intermediate surfing skills
• A beginner softboard to practice lesson delivery for beginners and practice rescue skills
• Suitable clothing for surfing  
• Lunch each day

Beginner softboards can be rented for Euro € 10 per day (for use in workshops only)

Fibreglass boards and wetsuits may also be rented for a small fee.
 
To organise rentals, please contact Jose at Algarve Surf School  Email: jose@algarvesurfschool.com 

Sagres is one of Portugal’s most historic towns.

The town is on a headland overlooking a picturesque harbour and surrounded by protected national park.

It is an area of unspoiled beaches and parkland and dramatic cliffs.   Due to its position on a headland, you can see the sun rise over the ocean and also set over the ocean.   The sunrise and sunsets are spectacular.

The town itself is small with many cafes and restaurants and hangout surf shacks.  There is an abundance of surfing locations to choose from.

The area has an average of 300 sunny days per year.